Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology
Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology
PMA60108
W519
Deleted
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 24/06/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
The Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology has been developed as a technical qualification for use in the Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package (PMA08). This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced technical and para-professional operations within the chemical, hydrocarbons or refining industries
Job roles/employment outcomes
The Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology is intended for process plant technologists or para-professionals who may have worked their way up through the chemical, hydrocarbons or refining certificate qualifications or who have entered the industry at this level, either from another industry or trade occupation.
The process plant technologist will analyse performance and failure in equipment and products and will assist in the development on new and modified products.
The Advanced Diploma of in Competitive Manufacturing MCM60104 is available for team leaders and managers at this level where the job requires sophisticated manufacturing practice skills rather than technical skills.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop employees performing a highly technical role that includes an ability to lead others and conduct technical problem solving according to the needs of the work in the manufactured mineral products industries.
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.
Pathways into the qualification
The Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology offers advanced technical training to people who have completed PMA50110 Diploma of Process Plant Technology or other relevant qualifications, or who have significant relevant industry experience without formal qualifications. Credit for this qualification may include units contained within relevant skill sets.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include PMA70108 Graduate Certificate in Surface Coatings, MSA60108 Advanced Diploma of Manufacturing Technology, MSA61108 Advanced Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing or other relevant qualifications, including appropriate vocational graduate qualifications.
Additional qualification advice
MSA61108 Advanced Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing is available for team leaders and managers at this level who already possess technical skills and who require additional manufacturing practice skills above those available in this qualification.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, in some jurisdictions some units of competency in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the 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.
Elective units of competency
Select eleven (11) units 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 that 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.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8284 | MSAPMSUP200A | Achieve work outcomes | 52 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W8288 | MSAPMSUP210A | Process and record information | 13 | Unit of competency |
| W8249 | MSAPMOHS200A | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8903 | PMAOPS601A | Debottleneck plant | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W8902 | PMAOPS600C | Modify plant | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least one (1) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
The remainder of units may be chosen from Group C .
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D Elective Units
A maximum of seven (7) units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C654 | PMA60102 | Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships