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Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology
Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology
PMA60116
BAM9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 05/05/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 16/11/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 02/06/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
The PMA60115 Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology is a technical qualification for technologists or para-professionals who undertake technical projects such as plant modifications either individually or as part of a project team where they have a significant technical role. They may have worked their way up through the process plant operation/technology certificate and diploma qualifications or may have entered the industry at this level, either from another industry or trade occupation.
Other non-technical Advanced Diplomas are available at this level such as MSS60312 - Advanced Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the PMA60116 Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology competency must be achieved in fifteen (15) units of competency:- four (4) core units of competency
- eleven (11) elective units of competency, chosen as specified below:
- a minimum of one (1) from Group A
- a minimum of one (1) from Group B
- the remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B, C and D (with a maximum of seven (7) from Group D) to bring the total number of electives to eleven (11).
Note:Three (3) elective units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in Groups C and D.
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 four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC30 | MSMSUP200 | Achieve work outcomes | 52 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC28 | MSMSUP210 | Process and record information | 13 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A – Technical electives
At least one (1) unit must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXM67 | PMAOPS601 | Debottleneck plant | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AXO29 | MSMOPS601 | Design equipment and system modifications | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AXM68 | PMAOPS600 | Modify plant | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B – Support electives
At least one (1) unit must be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C – Other support electives
Up to nine (9) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D – Other electives
Up to seven (7) units may be chosen.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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