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Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
PMA20116
BAN1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 21/09/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 05/05/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 16/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 02/06/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
The PMA20116 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations is a technical qualification for operators in the hydrocarbons, petrochemical, chemical, metal/ore processing and related process manufacturing industry sectors. It 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 Certificate II qualifications are available for production support employees at this level, such as MSM20116 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the PMA20116 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, chosen as specified below:
a minimum of four (4) units of competency 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: 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 packaged in a Certificate II.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
1. Core units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC36 | MSMSUP100 | Apply workplace context to own job | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AWC20 | MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AWC06 | MSMWHS110 | Follow emergency response procedures | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A – Technical electives
At least four (4) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B –Support electives
Up to seven (7) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C – Other electives
Up to five (5) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC33 | MSMSUP101 | Clean workplace or equipment | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AXN85 | MSMWHS100 | Follow WHS procedures | 26 | Unit of competency |
| OAL62 | FBPPHM2001 | Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AXO38 | MSMENV172 | Identify and minimise environmental hazards | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC67 | MSMOPS102 | Perform tasks to support production | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXN54 | PMAOPS101 | Read dials and indicators | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AXN53 | PMAOPS105 | Select and prepare materials | 15 | Unit of competency |
| W5466 | MEM11011B | Undertake manual handling | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AXO37 | MSMOPS100 | Use equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWC31 | MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | 26 | Unit of competency |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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