Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
PMA40108
W517
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 26/07/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
The Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology has been developed as a technical qualification for use in the Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package (PMA08).
Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology is intended for plant technicians.
The technician will typically be involved in solving complex problems which require theoretical knowledge, combined with an understanding of the production process and equipment across the plant.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop employees performing a technical role that includes an ability to work independently and conduct technical problem solving according to the needs of the work in the manufactured mineral products industries.
Non-technical team leaders, coordinators and supervisors may be better served by a qualification in competitive manufacturing. The Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing MCM40104 is available for team leaders at this level where the job requires sophisticated manufacturing practice skills rather than technical skills.
People with this qualification may be expected to work in one of the following sectors:
fine chemicals
heavy chemicals
petrochemicals
polymer manufacture
hydrocarbon extraction
hydrocarbon transmission
hydrocarbon processing/refining
minerals processing/refining
metals smelting/processing
other related areas.
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 Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology competency must be achievedin twenty six (26) units of competency:
- five (5) core units of competency
- twenty one (21) elective units of competency hosen as specified below.
Elective units of competency
Select twenty one (21) units as specified below:
-A minimum of one (1) from Group A
-The remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B and C (with a maximum of twelve (12) from Group C) to bring the total number of electives to twenty one (21).
Note that up to five (5) units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in Groups B and C.
1. Mandatory units
Select all five (5) units from this list.
Note: Units marked with ('P') have one or more prerequisite requirements (refer to the unit for details).
| 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. Elective units
Select twenty one (21) units as specified:
- A minimum of one (1) from Group A
- The remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B and C (with a maximum of twelve (12)
from Group C) to bring the total number of electives to twenty one (21).
Note that up to five (5) units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package,
other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in Groups B and C.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8891 | PMAOPS411B | Manage plant shutdown and restart | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8890 | PMAOPS410B | Monitor remote production facilities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8889 | PMAOPS405A | Operate complex control systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W8269 | MSAPMOPS400A | Optimise process/plant area | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W8888 | PMAOPS402A | Respond to abnormal process situations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W8892 | PMAOPS450B | Solve colour problems | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W8270 | MSAPMOPS401A | Trial new process or product | 26 | Unit of competency |
3.
Group 3A - Other elective units.
Select up to twenty (20) units from this Group 3A.
4.
Group 3B - Other elective units. Select a maximum of eighteen (18) units from this Group 3B.
The units listed below are a sample of units listed from the Training Package qualification. Please refer to the Training Package to view the full list of electives.
Up to five (5) relevant units packaged at Certificate III or above may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages or from other qualifications in this Training Package.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C652 | PMA40102 | Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J571 | PMA40113 | Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600 or Email: sales@atpl.net.au
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the METS CSSN on 16/12/2008.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships