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Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology

Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology

Qualification
National Code:
PMA40116
State Code:
BAN0
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
02/06/2016
Approved Date
30/05/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
985
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
21/09/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
5.00 21/09/2022 Current Approved
4.00 29/03/2022 Replaced Approved
3.00 05/05/2021 Replaced Approved
2.00 16/11/2020 Replaced Approved
1.00 02/06/2016 Replaced Approved
Description

The PMA40116 Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology is a technical qualification for plant technicians and operations technicians who 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. 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 chemical, hydrocarbons and refining industries.

Other non-technical Certificate IV qualifications are available for production support employees at this level, such as MSM40116 Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the PMA40116 Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology competency must be achieved in twenty-six (26) units of competency:
- five (5) core units of competency
- twenty-one (21) elective units of competency, chosen as specified below:
- a minimum of one (1) unit of competency from Group A
- the remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B and C (with a maximum of eighteen (18) from Group C) to bring the total number of electives to twenty-one (21).

Note: Five(5) elective 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.

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 one (1) unit must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AXM81 PMAOPS434 Commission wells and gathering systems 40 Unit of competency
AXM83 PMAOPS411 Manage plant shutdown and restart 40 Unit of competency
AXM82 PMAOPS433 Manage wells and gathering systems 50 Unit of competency
AXM79 PMAOPS460 Monitor and operate tailings management facilities 45 Unit of competency
AXM86 PMAOPS405 Operate complex control systems 80 Unit of competency
AXM84 PMAOPS410 Operate remote production facilities 40 Unit of competency
AXO32 MSMOPS400 Optimise process/plant area 60 Unit of competency
AXM85 PMAOPS402 Respond to abnormal process situations 50 Unit of competency
AXM80 PMAOPS450 Solve colour problems 50 Unit of competency
AXO28 MSMOPS401 Trial new process or product 26 Unit of competency
3. Group B – Support electives

Up to twenty (20) units may be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWY91 TAEASS402 Assess competence 15 Unit of competency
AXN77 MSMWHS401 Assess risk 60 Unit of competency
OAS80 MSS404086 Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy 50 Unit of competency
AXN64 PMAOMIR407 Audit incident preparedness and established response systems 80 Unit of competency
AXM32 PMASUP440 Commission/recommission plant 40 Unit of competency
AXN62 PMAOMIR430 Conduct and assess incident exercises 35 Unit of competency
AXN79 MSMWHS400 Contribute to WHS management system 60 Unit of competency
AXN66 PMAOMIR418 Coordinate incident response 40 Unit of competency
AXO02 MSMSUP404 Coordinate maintenance 26 Unit of competency
AXO15 MSMPER400 Coordinate permit process 30 Unit of competency
AXM30 PMASUP441 Decommission plant 20 Unit of competency
BAJ82 MSS405052 Design an experiment 80 Unit of competency
AWY89 TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools 30 Unit of competency
AXN63 PMAOMIR424 Develop and maintain community relationships 30 Unit of competency
AWC18 MSMSUP400 Develop and monitor quality systems 50 Unit of competency
AXN61 PMAOMIR444 Develop incident containment tactics 40 Unit of competency
AXM34 PMASUP410 Develop plant documentation 30 Unit of competency
OAF92 MSS403085 Ensure process improvements are sustained 50 Unit of competency
BAK21 MSS403040 Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S 50 Unit of competency
OAS74 MSS403054 Facilitate breakthrough improvements 40 Unit of competency
BAJ96 MSS405013 Facilitate holistic culture improvement in an organisation 60 Unit of competency
BAK33 MSS403011 Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
BAK11 MSS404060 Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team 50 Unit of competency
AXO00 MSMSUP406 Identify faults in electronic control 40 Unit of competency
AXO03 MSMSUP405 Identify problems in fluid power system 40 Unit of competency
AWC68 MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
OAF31 MSS403086 Improve cost factors in work practices 50 Unit of competency
AXM33 PMASUP420 Minimise environmental impact of process 40 Unit of competency
OAF26 MSS403087 Mistake proof an operational process 50 Unit of competency
OAC47 MSL954004 Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan 40 Unit of competency
OCK96 PMAOMIR306 Operate control panel during an emergency 45 Unit of competency
AWY67 TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation 30 Unit of competency
AXM29 PMASUP445 Participate in HAZOP studies 40 Unit of competency
AWY90 TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes 35 Unit of competency
AXM28 PMASUP444 Plan plant preparation and isolation 50 Unit of competency
OAS63 MSS404085 Undertake proactive maintenance analyses 50 Unit of competency
OAF64 MSS404084 Undertake process capability improvements 50 Unit of competency
4. Group C – Other electives

Up to eighteen (18) units may be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWC30 MSMSUP200 Achieve work outcomes 52 Unit of competency
AXN07 PMAOPS319 Adjust batch 40 Unit of competency
BAK48 MSS402040 Apply 5S procedures 30 Unit of competency
OAF04 MSS402082 Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
OAL95 FBPPHM3001 Apply Good Manufacturing Practice requirements 45 Unit of competency
AXO10 MSMSUP301 Apply HACCP to the workplace 30 Unit of competency
AXM24 PMAWHS215 Apply offshore facility abandonment and sea survival procedures and practices 20 Unit of competency
BAK44 MSS402051 Apply quality standards 30 Unit of competency
AXN65 PMAOMIR346 Assess and secure an incident site 30 Unit of competency
AXM61 PMASMELT261 Bake carbon anodes 30 Unit of competency
AXM45 PMASUP245 Break and make flanged joints using hand tools 25 Unit of competency
AXM55 PMASMELT267 Cast ingots 40 Unit of competency
AXM60 PMASMELT262 Clean and strip anode rods 30 Unit of competency
AWC33 MSMSUP101 Clean workplace or equipment 26 Unit of competency
AWO36 MSL952001 Collect routine site samples 20 Unit of competency
AXM19 PMAWHS312 Command the operation of survival craft 40 Unit of competency
OCK71 PMAOPS338 Communicate and monitor pipeline activities 40 Unit of competency
OCL01 PMAOPS318 Conduct artificial lift 20 Unit of competency
AXN86 MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis 20 Unit of competency
OCK94 PMAOPS342 Conduct pipeline pigging 20 Unit of competency
AXN24 PMAOPS260 Conduct screening operations 25 Unit of competency
AWY81 TAEASS301 Contribute to assessment 10 Unit of competency
BAK39 MSS402081 Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy 30 Unit of competency
AXO06 MSMSUP310 Contribute to the development of workplace documentation 30 Unit of competency
OCK66 PMASUP350 Control corrosion 40 Unit of competency
AXN72 PMAOMIR210 Control evacuation to muster point 20 Unit of competency
AXN35 PMAOPS231 Control gas odourisation 10 Unit of competency
AWC14 MSMWHS205 Control minor incidents 26 Unit of competency
AXN78 MSMWHS218 Control the risks of falls 20 Unit of competency
AXM56 PMASMELT266 Deliver molten metal 30 Unit of competency
AXO05 MSMSUP330 Develop and adjust a production schedule 30 Unit of competency
AXM44 PMASUP246 Disconnect and reconnect non-flared tube fitting joints 25 Unit of competency
AXO17 MSMPER205 Enter confined space 30 Unit of competency
AWC21 MSMSUP383 Facilitate a team 20 Unit of competency
AXN68 PMAOMIR317 Facilitate search and rescue operations 40 Unit of competency
AXN82 MSMWHS300 Facilitate the implementation of WHS for a work group 40 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
AXM62 PMASMELT260 Form carbon anodes 40 Unit of competency
AXN80 MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres 30 Unit of competency
OCK68 PMAOPS332 Generate electrical power 30 Unit of competency
AWC26 MSMSUP273 Handle goods 30 Unit of competency
AXO09 MSMSUP300 Identify and apply process improvements 40 Unit of competency
AXO38 MSMENV172 Identify and minimise environmental hazards 20 Unit of competency
AXO08 MSMSUP303 Identify equipment faults 26 Unit of competency
AXN19 PMAOPS280 Interpret process plant schematics 20 Unit of competency
BAK50 MSS402031 Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements 30 Unit of competency
W5418 MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
AXM16 PMAWHS310 Investigate incidents 30 Unit of competency
AXO16 MSMPER300 Issue work permits 20 Unit of competency
AXM14 PMAWHS311 Lead emergency teams 20 Unit of competency
AWC69 MSMBLIC001 Licence to operate a standard boiler 40 Unit of competency
OAH45 UEPOPL001 Licence to operate a steam turbine 54 Unit of competency
AWC34 MSMBLIC002 Licence to operate an advanced boiler 60 Unit of competency
AXO07 MSMSUP309 Maintain and organise workplace records 26 Unit of competency
AXM51 PMASUP241 Maintain pipeline easements 20 Unit of competency
OCK77 PMAOMIR323 Manage communication systems during an incident 30 Unit of competency
AWC25 MSMSUP280 Manage conflict at work 20 Unit of competency
OCL03 PMAOMIR322 Manage incident response information 40 Unit of competency
AXM94 PMAOPS350 Match and adjust colour 40 Unit of competency
OCK62 PMASUP349 Monitor and control repairs and modifications on operational pipe 40 Unit of competency
AXO20 MSMPER201 Monitor and control work permits 20 Unit of competency
OCK69 PMASUP348 Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems 20 Unit of competency
AXM40 PMASUP342 Monitor and maintain electrical systems 40 Unit of competency
AXM41 PMASUP341 Monitor and maintain instrument and control systems 40 Unit of competency
AXM47 PMASUP243 Monitor and maintain pipeline coatings 20 Unit of competency
AXN37 PMAOPS226 Monitor and operate flare systems 26 Unit of competency
AXN32 PMAOPS234 Monitor and operate low pressure compressors 20 Unit of competency
AXN42 PMAOPS220 Monitor chemical reactions in the process 30 Unit of competency
AXN31 PMAOPS236 Monitor continuous process plant 35 Unit of competency
AXM48 PMASUP242 Monitor pipeline civil works 20 Unit of competency
BAK46 MSS402050 Monitor process capability 30 Unit of competency
AXM37 PMASUP345 Monitor vibration 60 Unit of competency
AXN33 PMAOPS233 Monitor wells and gathering systems 30 Unit of competency
AXN36 PMAOPS230 Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment 40 Unit of competency
OAF39 MSMPMC324 Move materials 40 Unit of competency
AXO18 MSMPER202 Observe permit work 20 Unit of competency
AXM87 PMAOPS390 Operate a biochemical process 40 Unit of competency
AVJ74 TLID2010 Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
OAH09 UEPOPS319 Operate and monitor gas production plant 27 Unit of competency
AXN41 PMAOPS221 Operate and monitor prime movers 40 Unit of competency
AXN40 PMAOPS222 Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment 40 Unit of competency
AXN39 PMAOPS223 Operate and monitor valve systems 20 Unit of competency
OCK81 PMAOPS314 Operate and troubleshoot compressor systems 30 Unit of competency
OCK65 PMAOPS341 Operate and troubleshoot cryogenic processes 40 Unit of competency
OCK97 PMAOPS310 Operate and troubleshoot distillation system 40 Unit of competency
OCK63 PMAOPS336 Operate and troubleshoot fixed-bed adsorption system 40 Unit of competency
OCK98 PMAOPS313 Operate and troubleshoot furnaces to induce reaction 40 Unit of competency
OCK99 PMAOPS334 Operate and troubleshoot gas absorption system 40 Unit of competency
OCK59 PMAOPS331 Operate and troubleshoot gas turbine system 50 Unit of competency
OCK72 PMAOPS328 Operate and troubleshoot heating furnace 40 Unit of competency
OCK87 PMAOPS337 Operate and troubleshoot liquid extraction system 40 Unit of competency
OCK74 PMAOPS315 Operate and troubleshoot process control systems 60 Unit of competency
OCK85 PMAOPS306 Operate and troubleshoot production unit 40 Unit of competency
OCL00 PMAOPS311 Operate and troubleshoot reactors and reaction equipment 40 Unit of competency
OCK95 PMAOPS339 Operate and troubleshoot wells and gathering systems 40 Unit of competency
W5547 MEM16005A Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities 18 Unit of competency
AXN81 MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus 20 Unit of competency
AXN23 PMAOPS261 Operate bulk solids loading equipment 25 Unit of competency
AXM53 PMASMELT269 Operate cell tending equipment 30 Unit of competency
AXN48 PMAOPS208 Operate chemical separation equipment 20 Unit of competency
AXM42 PMASUP311 Operate communications hub 40 Unit of competency
OAF38 MSMPMC306 Operate crushing equipment 40 Unit of competency
AXN25 PMAOPS262 Operate digestion equipment 25 Unit of competency
AWC16 MSMOPS200 Operate equipment 40 Unit of competency
OAF94 MSMPMC302 Operate equipment to blend/mix materials 30 Unit of competency
AXN34 PMAOPS232 Operate filtration equipment 40 Unit of competency
AXN52 PMAOPS201 Operate fluid flow equipment 60 Unit of competency
AXN50 PMAOPS202 Operate fluid mixing equipment 20 Unit of competency
OAF45 MSMPMC303 Operate grinding equipment 40 Unit of competency
AXN49 PMAOPS205 Operate heat exchangers 40 Unit of competency
AXN29 PMAOPS241 Operate Joule-Thomson effect device 20 Unit of competency
AXN44 PMAOPS216 Operate local control system 40 Unit of competency
W5284 MEM04001B Operate melting furnaces 36 Unit of competency
AXM43 PMASUP305 Operate offshore cranes 80 Unit of competency
AXN26 PMAOPS247 Operate powered separation equipment 15 Unit of competency
AXM57 PMASMELT265 Operate reduction cells 60 Unit of competency
AXN27 PMAOPS246 Operate separation equipment 15 Unit of competency
AXN47 PMAOPS210 Operate solids handling equipment 20 Unit of competency
AXN09 PMAOPS309 Operate solids handling/storage facility 40 Unit of competency
AXN21 PMAOPS264 Operate solvent extraction equipment 25 Unit of competency
AXM50 PMASUP236 Operate vehicles in the field 20 Unit of competency
AXM54 PMASMELT268 Operate vertical direct casting process 60 Unit of competency
AXN43 PMAOPS217 Operate wet milling equipment 40 Unit of competency
OCL04 PMAOPS316 Organise storage and logistics of general materials 20 Unit of competency
AXO14 MSMSUP204 Pack products or materials 26 Unit of competency
AXN45 PMAOPS213 Package product/material 20 Unit of competency
AWC23 MSMSUP291 Participate in continuous improvement 26 Unit of competency
OAC76 MSL973013 Perform basic tests 80 Unit of competency
W5294 MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
AWC67 MSMOPS102 Perform tasks to support production 30 Unit of competency
AXM46 PMASUP244 Prepare and isolate plant 30 Unit of competency
W5419 MEM09003B Prepare basic engineering drawing 72 Unit of competency
AXM23 PMAWHS211 Prepare equipment for emergency response 20 Unit of competency
AWC28 MSMSUP210 Process and record information 13 Unit of competency
AXM17 PMAWHS320 Provide advanced first aid response 20 Unit of competency
AXO04 MSMSUP382 Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AXN38 PMAOPS224 Provide fluids for utilities and support 30 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
AXN54 PMAOPS101 Read dials and indicators 15 Unit of competency
AXN69 PMAOMIR302 Respond to a helideck incident 30 Unit of competency
AXO11 MSMSUP292 Sample and test materials and product 40 Unit of competency
AXN53 PMAOPS105 Select and prepare materials 15 Unit of competency
AXN51 PMAOPS204 Select and use utilities and services 40 Unit of competency
W5554 MEM18011C Shut down and isolate machines/equipment 18 Unit of competency
AXM59 PMASMELT263 Spray carbon anodes 40 Unit of competency
AXM58 PMASMELT264 Start up reduction cells 60 Unit of competency
AXN30 PMAOPS240 Store fluids in bulk 30 Unit of competency
AXM52 PMASMELT270 Supply product from reduction cells 30 Unit of competency
BAK54 MSS402002 Sustain process improvements 40 Unit of competency
OCK89 PMAOPS343 Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility 50 Unit of competency
AXO13 MSMSUP205 Transfer loads 26 Unit of competency
AXM49 PMASUP237 Undertake crane, dogging and load transfer operations 40 Unit of competency
AXM22 PMAWHS213 Undertake fire control and emergency rescue 15 Unit of competency
AXN83 MSMWHS212 Undertake first response to fire incidents 26 Unit of competency
AXN84 MSMWHS210 Undertake first response to non-fire incidents 26 Unit of competency
AXM26 PMAWHS214 Undertake helicopter safety and escape 30 Unit of competency
AXN73 PMAOMIR301 Undertake initial rescue 60 Unit of competency
W5466 MEM11011B Undertake manual handling 18 Unit of competency
AWC09 MSMSUP240 Undertake minor maintenance 26 Unit of competency
BAK40 MSS402080 Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
OCK78 PMAOPS317 Undertake ship transfer operations 40 Unit of competency
OCL02 PMAOPS322 Undertake well management 40 Unit of competency
AXO37 MSMOPS100 Use equipment 30 Unit of competency
AWC66 MSMOPS212 Use organisation computers or data systems 26 Unit of competency
OAE95 MSS402083 Use planning software systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
AWC19 MSMSUP390 Use structured problem-solving tools 40 Unit of competency
AWV87 PSPGEN015 Work effectively with diversity 20 Unit of competency
AWC31 MSMSUP106 Work in a team 26 Unit of competency
AWC65 MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J571 PMA40113 Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

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