Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
PMA20113
J570
Deleted
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 13/12/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
The PMA20113 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations has been developed as a technical qualification for use in the PMA08 Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The PMA20113 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations is intended for competent operators who operate production equipment or undertake similar roles directly producing products. The operator would apply a breadth and depth of knowledge to a defined range of situations and would be expected to apply this knowledge to solve a defined range of problems by applying known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
Other non-technical Certificates II are available for production support employees at this level, such as MSA20107 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing. This certificate should be used where the job requirements do not allow for the development of competency in sufficient technical units of competency. The MSA21108 Certificate II in Competitive Manufacturing is also available for employees at this level where the job requires sophisticated manufacturing practice skills rather than technical skills.
Application
This qualification is typically used to prepare new employees or develop existing workers performing an operational role in the chemical, hydrocarbons or refining sectors.
Operators may specialise in one of the following sectors:
fine chemicals
heavy chemicals
petrochemicals
polymer manufacture
hydrocarbon extraction
hydrocarbon transmission
hydrocarbon processing/refining
minerals processing/refining
metalliferous processing/refining
metals smelting/processing
other related areas.
Specialisations must be reflected by the selection of units identified for specialised streams.
Training programs for this qualification are suitable to be undertaken as part of a formal training contract with an employer under an Australian Traineeship or Apprenticeship arrangement.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the PMA20113 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations competency must be achieved in sixteen (16) units of competency:- five (5) core units of competency
- eleven (11) elective units of competency
Select eleven (11) units as specified below:
- a minimum of four (4) from Group A
- the remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B and C (with a maximum of five (5) from Group C) to bring the total number of electives to eleven (11).
Note that three (3) of the Group C units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II.
Note:
Where prerequisite units apply, these must be considered in the total number of units chosen.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8279 | MSAPMSUP100A | Apply workplace procedures | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W8281 | MSAPMSUP102A | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W8248 | MSAPMOHS110A | Follow emergency response procedures | 26 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W8249 | MSAPMOHS200A | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elevtive Units
A minimum of four (4) units to be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elevtive Units
The remainder of units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elevtive Units
A maximum of five (5) units may be choosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8280 | MSAPMSUP101A | Clean workplace or equipment | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W8247 | MSAPMOHS100A | Follow OHS procedures | 26 | Unit of competency |
| D4675 | FDFPH1001A | Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8283 | MSAPMSUP172A | Identify and minimise environmental hazards | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W7009 | MSAPMOPS102A | Perform tasks to support production | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W8838 | PMAOPS101C | Read dials and indicators | 15 | Unit of competency |
| W8839 | PMAOPS105C | Select and prepare materials | 15 | Unit of competency |
| W5466 | MEM11011B | Undertake manual handling | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W7007 | MSAPMOPS100A | Use equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W8282 | MSAPMSUP106A | Work in a team | 26 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W515 | PMA20108 | Certificate II in Process Plant Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships