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Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
PMA40102
C652
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/11/2002 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
Example of a single level program. The training identified is that which someone who already has Certificate III in Process Plant Operations may need to achieve. Holders of the Certificate III in Process Plant Operations will need an additional 5 units of competency to those already recognised by the Certificate III, if they have achieved competence in all required prerequisites. These additional 5 units of competency must be chosen so that the total units, including those carried forward from a lower level qualification, comply with the above rules. People entering at this level must also achieve competence in any required prerequisite units, and these will be counted towards the 26 units.
CORE: Learners to complete all 5 (five) core units listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6031 | PMASUP100A | Apply workplace procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6033 | PMASUP120A | Follow environmental work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6009 | PMAOHS200A | Participate in workplace safety procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6032 | PMASUP110A | Relay and respond to information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6008 | PMAOHS110A | Respond to emergency situation | 20 | Unit of competency |
2.
ELECTIVES GROUP 1: OPERATION/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES.
Learners to complete at least 1 operations unit from the OPS4XX series listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5984 | PMAOPS411A | Manage plant shutdown and restart | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C5983 | PMAOPS410A | Monitor remote production facilities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C5981 | PMAOPS400A | Optimise operating systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| C5982 | PMAOPS401A | Trial new process/product | 40 | Unit of competency |
3.
ELECTIVES GROUP 2: SUPPORT COMPETENCIES
Learners to complete other units to make up the required total. These must include at least 2 units from the 4XX series of PMA02 and a further 2 units from either the 3XX or 4XX series of PMA02, and may include a maximum of 5 relevant units from other endorsed Training Packages.
For further information please refer to pages (92 - 94) of the Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Oil Refining Training Package PMA02.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W517 | PMA40108 | Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Central TAFE on 01/04/2004.
4. The nominal hours if using the Cert III nested within the Cert IV may range from 260 - 950.
Entry Requirements
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