Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Process Plant Operations

Certificate III in Process Plant Operations

Qualification
National Code:
PMA30198
State Code:
C150
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
31/08/1998
Approved Date
09/12/1999
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
570
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/08/1998
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 31/08/1998 Current Archived
Description
Schedule
1. CORE

Level 1 core competencies

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0862 PMAQUAL100A Contribute to quality processes 20 Unit of competency
C0861 PMAPLAN100A Follow established work plan 10 Unit of competency
C0860 PMAOH&S100A Follow OH&S policies and procedures 20 Unit of competency
C0858 PMAENV100A Identify and minimise environmental hazards 20 Unit of competency
C0917 PMAPROC101A Make measurements 15 Unit of competency
C0856 PMACOM100A Relay and respond to information 10 Unit of competency
C0918 PMAPROC102A Undertake housekeeping operations 15 Unit of competency
2. ELECTIVE

And two Level 2 core competencies

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0857 PMACOM200A Process and record information 20 Unit of competency
C0859 PMAHAZ200A Respond to an emergency situation 20 Unit of competency
3. ELECTIVE

And one Level 3 core competency

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0863 PMAQUAL300A Initiate continuous improvement 40 Unit of competency
4. ELECTIVES

PLANT OPERATOR IN A CONTINUOUS PROCESSING COMPANY ELECTIVES And select five process support or further process competencies

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0921 PMAPROC200A Operate an item of equipment 20 Unit of competency
C0922 PMAPROC201A Operate fluid flow equipment 60 Unit of competency
C0923 PMAPROC202A Operate fluid mixing equipment 20 Unit of competency
C0926 PMAPROC205A Operate heat exchangers 40 Unit of competency
C0925 PMAPROC204A Use utilities and services 40 Unit of competency
5. ELECTIVE

And select two different 300 series process competencies

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0933 PMAPROC300A Operate a production unit 40 Unit of competency
C0935 PMAPROC302A Operate reactors and reaction equipment 40 Unit of competency
6. ELECTIVE

And four additional competencies chosen from process, process support or business support

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S0744 TDTD1097A Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
C0938 PMAPROC305A Operate process control systems 40 Unit of competency
C0025 BSATEM101A Participate in a team to achieve designated tasks 10 Unit of competency
C0946 PMAHAZ201A Prepare equipment for emergency response 20 Unit of competency
S0689 TDTA1797A Product knowledge applied to organise work operations 40 Unit of competency
C0947 PMAMAIN201A Undertake minor maintenance 20 Unit of competency
7. ELECTIVES

OR PLANT OPERATOR IN THE HYDROCARBONS(EXTRACTION) SECTOR OF THE INDUSTRY ELECTIVES And select five Hydrocarbons support or further process competencies

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0864 PMAHYD200A Operate & monitor production/processing equipment 20 Unit of competency
C0865 PMAHYD201A Operate and monitor prime movers 40 Unit of competency
C0868 PMAHYD204A Operate and monitor process support systems 20 Unit of competency
C0866 PMAHYD202A Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment 40 Unit of competency
C0867 PMAHYD203A Operate and monitor valve systems 20 Unit of competency
8. ELECTIVE

And select two different 300 series Hydrocarbons competencies

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0885 PMAHYD300A Conduct artificial lift 20 Unit of competency
C0886 PMAHYD301A Undertake well management 40 Unit of competency
9. ELECTIVE

And four additional competencies chosen from process, process support or business support

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0956 PMAQUAL200A Apply quality processes 20 Unit of competency
C0889 PMAHYD304A Correct product deviations 20 Unit of competency
C0950 PMAOH&S200A Implement and monitor OH&S policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
C0943 PMAENV200A Monitor and control environmental hazards 20 Unit of competency
C0929 PMAPROC208A Operate chemical separation equipment 15 Unit of competency
C0930 PMAPROC210A Operate particulates handling equipment 20 Unit of competency
C0928 PMAPROC207A Operate powered separation equipment 15 Unit of competency
C0888 PMAHYD303A Operate process control systems 20 Unit of competency
C0927 PMAPROC206A Operate separation equipment 15 Unit of competency
C0037 BSATEM201A Participate in allocation and completion of team tasks 20 Unit of competency
C0946 PMAHAZ201A Prepare equipment for emergency response 20 Unit of competency
C0920 PMAPROC104A Prepare materials for production 10 Unit of competency
C0919 PMAPROC103A Select and assemble materials 10 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
6543 10571SA Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (Chemical and Oil) Accredited course
VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES

This training program is a representation of the qualification PMA30198 taken
from the Chemicals,
Hydrocarbons and oil Refining Training Package PMA30198, which should be
consulted for full
descriptions of requirements. PMA98 is endorsed until 12/01/2001.

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 the CMS by the Central Metropolitan
College of TAFE on 07/12/99.

4. The total course hours can range from 490 to 650 (The maximum hours if
competency units of maximum
duration are selected).
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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