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Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
PMA20102
C648
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
Packaging Rules
To be awarded a Certificate II in Process Plant Operations, competency must be achieved in a total of 16 units of competency comprised of:- all 5 core units
- at least 4 operations units from the OPS2XX series
- sufficient other units to make up the required total. These must include at least 2 units from the 2XX series of PMA02, and may include a maximum of 2 relevant units from other endorsed Training Packages.
1.
To be awarded a Certificate II in Process Plant Operations, competency must be achieved in a total of 16 units of competency comprised of:
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:
Learners to complete at least (4) four operations units from the OPS2XX series listed below.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5936 | PMAOPS200A | Operate an item of equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C5953 | PMAOPS222A | Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C5944 | PMAOPS208A | Operate chemical separation equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C5937 | PMAOPS201A | Operate fluid flow equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C5941 | PMAOPS205A | Operate heat exchangers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C5942 | PMAOPS206A | Operate separation equipment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C5940 | PMAOPS204A | Use utilities and services | 40 | Unit of competency |
3.
ELECTIVES GROUP 2:
Learners to complete sufficient other units to make up the required total. These must include at least (2) two units from the 2XX series of PMA02, and may include a maximum of (2) two relevant units from other endorsed Training Packages.
For futher information please refer to page (81) of the Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Oil refining Training Package PMA02.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6034 | PMASUP130A | Follow established work plan | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C6027 | PMAPER201B | Monitor and control work permits | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C5966 | PMAOPS305A | Operate process control systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C1424 | BSATEM101B | Participate in a team to achieve designated tasks | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C6011 | PMAOHS211A | Prepare equipment for emergency response | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C6036 | PMASUP210A | Process and record information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C5933 | PMAOPS101A | Read dials and indicators | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C5934 | PMAOPS102A | Undertake housekeeping operations | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C6040 | PMASUP240A | Undertake minor maintenance | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C5562 | PMBCOMP201B | Use computers in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| C5932 | PMAOPS100A | Use equipment to procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
4.
For institutional based delivery for VET in Schools students, please complete the following modules for Supervised Skills Practice.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y0299 | Supervised Skills Practice 1 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0300 | Supervised Skills Practice 2 | 40 | Module | |
| Y0315 | Supervised Skills Practice 3 | 40 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C149 | PMA20198 | Certificate II in Process Plant Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W515 | PMA20108 | Certificate II in Process Plant Operations | 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 24/03/2004.
4. The operation units chosen for this certificate cannot be counted towards the achievement of a second qualification at this certificae level under this Training Package. A diferent set of operation units must be chosen for this purpose.
5. Holders of a Certificate I in Process Plant Skills will need an additional 8 units of competency to those already recognised by the Certificate I. These additional 8 units of competency must be chosen so that the total units, including those carried forward from a lower level qualification, comply with the rules of this qualification.
Entry Requirements
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