Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
PMA40116
ManufacturingCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
26Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
13Training providers
Sep 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (PMA40116, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Chemical, Hydrocarbons, Refinery Plant Technician
Industries
Raw Material ManufacturingChemical, Hydrocarbon and Oil Refining
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for PMA40116 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 26 units: 5 core plus 21 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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FBPPHM2001Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
FBPPHM3001Apply Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
MEM04001BOperate melting furnaces
MEM05012CPerform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM09002BInterpret technical drawing
MEM09003BPrepare basic engineering drawing
MEM11011BUndertake manual handling
MEM16005AOperate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
MEM18011CShut down and isolate machines/equipment
MSL952001Collect routine site samples
MSL954004Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
MSL973013Perform basic tests
MSMBLIC001Licence to operate a standard boiler
MSMBLIC002Licence to operate an advanced boiler
MSMENV172Identify and minimise environmental hazards
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMENV472Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMOPS100Use equipment
MSMOPS102Perform tasks to support production
MSMOPS200Operate equipment
MSMOPS212Use organisation computers or data systems
MSMOPS400Optimise process/plant area
MSMOPS401Trial new process or product
MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER201Monitor and control work permits
MSMPER202Observe permit work
MSMPER205Enter confined space
MSMPER300Issue work permits
MSMPER400Coordinate permit process
MSMPMC302Operate equipment to blend/mix materials
MSMPMC303Operate grinding equipment
MSMPMC306Operate crushing equipment
MSMPMC324Move materials
MSMSUP100Apply workplace context to own job
MSMSUP101Clean workplace or equipment
MSMSUP102Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106Work in a team
MSMSUP200Achieve work outcomes
MSMSUP204Pack products or materials
MSMSUP205Transfer loads
MSMSUP210Process and record information
MSMSUP240Undertake minor maintenance
MSMSUP273Handle goods
MSMSUP280Manage conflict at work
MSMSUP291Participate in continuous improvement
MSMSUP292Sample and test materials and product
MSMSUP300Identify and apply process improvements
MSMSUP301Apply HACCP to the workplace
MSMSUP303Identify equipment faults
MSMSUP309Maintain and organise workplace records
MSMSUP310Contribute to the development of workplace documentation
MSMSUP330Develop and adjust a production schedule
MSMSUP382Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace
MSMSUP383Facilitate a team
MSMSUP390Use structured problem-solving tools
MSMSUP400Develop and monitor quality systems
MSMSUP404Coordinate maintenance
MSMSUP405Identify problems in fluid power system
MSMSUP406Identify faults in electronic control
MSMWHS100Follow WHS procedures
MSMWHS110Follow emergency response procedures
MSMWHS200Work safely
MSMWHS201Conduct hazard analysis
MSMWHS205Control minor incidents
MSMWHS210Undertake first response to non-fire incidents
MSMWHS212Undertake first response to fire incidents
MSMWHS216Operate breathing apparatus
MSMWHS217Gas test atmospheres
MSMWHS218Control the risks of falls
MSMWHS300Facilitate the implementation of WHS for a work group
MSMWHS400Contribute to WHS management system
MSMWHS401Assess risk
MSS402002Sustain process improvements
MSS402031Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSS402040Apply 5S procedures
MSS402050Monitor process capability
MSS402051Apply quality standards
MSS402080Undertake root cause analysis
MSS402081Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy
MSS402082Apply cost factors to work practices
MSS402083Use planning software systems in operations
MSS403011Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices
MSS403040Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S
MSS403054Facilitate breakthrough improvements
MSS403085Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSS403086Improve cost factors in work practices
MSS403087Mistake proof an operational process
MSS404060Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team
MSS404084Undertake process capability improvements
MSS404085Undertake proactive maintenance analyses
MSS404086Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
MSS405013Facilitate holistic culture improvement in an organisation
MSS405052Design an experiment
PMAOMIR210Control evacuation to muster point
PMAOMIR301Undertake initial rescue
PMAOMIR302Respond to a helideck incident
PMAOMIR306Operate control panel during an emergency
PMAOMIR317Facilitate search and rescue operations
PMAOMIR322Manage incident response information
PMAOMIR323Manage communication systems during an incident
PMAOMIR346Assess and secure an incident site
PMAOMIR407Audit incident preparedness and established response systems
PMAOMIR418Coordinate incident response
PMAOMIR424Develop and maintain community relationships
PMAOMIR430Conduct and assess incident exercises
PMAOMIR444Develop incident containment tactics
PMAOPS101Read dials and indicators
PMAOPS105Select and prepare materials
PMAOPS201Operate fluid flow equipment
PMAOPS202Operate fluid mixing equipment
PMAOPS204Select and use utilities and services
PMAOPS205Operate heat exchangers
PMAOPS208Operate chemical separation equipment
PMAOPS210Operate solids handling equipment
PMAOPS213Package product/material
PMAOPS216Operate local control system
PMAOPS217Operate wet milling equipment
PMAOPS220Monitor chemical reactions in the process
PMAOPS221Operate and monitor prime movers
PMAOPS222Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment
PMAOPS223Operate and monitor valve systems
PMAOPS224Provide fluids for utilities and support
PMAOPS226Monitor and operate flare systems
PMAOPS230Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment
PMAOPS231Control gas odourisation
PMAOPS232Operate filtration equipment
PMAOPS233Monitor wells and gathering systems
PMAOPS234Monitor and operate low pressure compressors
PMAOPS236Monitor continuous process plant
PMAOPS240Store fluids in bulk
PMAOPS241Operate Joule-Thomson effect device
PMAOPS246Operate separation equipment
PMAOPS247Operate powered separation equipment
PMAOPS260Conduct screening operations
PMAOPS261Operate bulk solids loading equipment
PMAOPS262Operate digestion equipment
PMAOPS264Operate solvent extraction equipment
PMAOPS280Interpret process plant schematics
PMAOPS306Operate and troubleshoot production unit
PMAOPS309Operate solids handling/storage facility
PMAOPS310Operate and troubleshoot distillation system
PMAOPS311Operate and troubleshoot reactors and reaction equipment
PMAOPS313Operate and troubleshoot furnaces to induce reaction
PMAOPS314Operate and troubleshoot compressor systems
PMAOPS315Operate and troubleshoot process control systems
PMAOPS316Organise storage and logistics of general materials
PMAOPS317Undertake ship transfer operations
PMAOPS318Conduct artificial lift
PMAOPS319Adjust batch
PMAOPS322Undertake well management
PMAOPS328Operate and troubleshoot heating furnace
PMAOPS331Operate and troubleshoot gas turbine system
PMAOPS332Generate electrical power
PMAOPS334Operate and troubleshoot gas absorption system
PMAOPS336Operate and troubleshoot fixed-bed adsorption system
PMAOPS337Operate and troubleshoot liquid extraction system
PMAOPS338Communicate and monitor pipeline activities
PMAOPS339Operate and troubleshoot wells and gathering systems
PMAOPS341Operate and troubleshoot cryogenic processes
PMAOPS342Conduct pipeline pigging
PMAOPS343Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility
PMAOPS350Match and adjust colour
PMAOPS390Operate a biochemical process
PMAOPS402Respond to abnormal process situations
PMAOPS405Operate complex control systems
PMAOPS410Operate remote production facilities
PMAOPS411Manage plant shutdown and restart
PMAOPS433Manage wells and gathering systems
PMAOPS434Commission wells and gathering systems
PMAOPS450Solve colour problems
PMAOPS460Monitor and operate tailings management facilities
PMASMELT260Form carbon anodes
PMASMELT261Bake carbon anodes
PMASMELT262Clean and strip anode rods
PMASMELT263Spray carbon anodes
PMASMELT264Start up reduction cells
PMASMELT265Operate reduction cells
PMASMELT266Deliver molten metal
PMASMELT267Cast ingots
PMASMELT268Operate vertical direct casting process
PMASMELT269Operate cell tending equipment
PMASMELT270Supply product from reduction cells
PMASUP236Operate vehicles in the field
PMASUP237Undertake crane, dogging and load transfer operations
PMASUP241Maintain pipeline easements
PMASUP242Monitor pipeline civil works
PMASUP243Monitor and maintain pipeline coatings
PMASUP244Prepare and isolate plant
PMASUP245Break and make flanged joints using hand tools
PMASUP246Disconnect and reconnect non-flared tube fitting joints
PMASUP305Operate offshore cranes
PMASUP311Operate communications hub
PMASUP341Monitor and maintain instrument and control systems
PMASUP342Monitor and maintain electrical systems
PMASUP345Monitor vibration
PMASUP348Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems
PMASUP349Monitor and control repairs and modifications on operational pipe
PMASUP350Control corrosion
PMASUP410Develop plant documentation
PMASUP420Minimise environmental impact of process
PMASUP440Commission/recommission plant
PMASUP441Decommission plant
PMASUP444Plan plant preparation and isolation
PMASUP445Participate in HAZOP studies
PMAWHS211Prepare equipment for emergency response
PMAWHS213Undertake fire control and emergency rescue
PMAWHS214Undertake helicopter safety and escape
PMAWHS215Apply offshore facility abandonment and sea survival procedures and practices
PMAWHS310Investigate incidents
PMAWHS311Lead emergency teams
PMAWHS312Command the operation of survival craft
PMAWHS320Provide advanced first aid response
PSPGEN015Work effectively with diversity
TAEASS301Contribute to assessment
TAEASS401Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402Assess competence
TAEASS403Participate in assessment validation
TAEASS502Design and develop assessment tools
TAEDEL301Provide work skill instruction
TLID2010Operate a forklift
UEPOPL001Licence to operate a steam turbine
UEPOPS319Operate and monitor gas production plant
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the PMA40116 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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