Diploma of Process Plant Technology
PMA50116
ManufacturingDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
10Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
7Training providers
May 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (PMA50116, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsCareers this can lead to
This course is a recognised way into 2 careers. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Chemical, Hydrocarbons, Refining Operations CoordinatorChemical, Hydrocarbons, Refining Process Development TechnicianChemical, Hydrocarbons, Refining Senior Plant Technician
Industries
Chemical, Hydrocarbon and Oil RefiningRaw Material Manufacturing
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for PMA50116 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 10 units: 4 core plus 6 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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MSL954004Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMENV472Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMOPS400Optimise process/plant area
MSMOPS401Trial new process or product
MSMPER300Issue work permits
MSMPER400Coordinate permit process
MSMSUP200Achieve work outcomes
MSMSUP210Process and record information
MSMSUP390Use structured problem-solving tools
MSMSUP400Develop and monitor quality systems
MSMSUP404Coordinate maintenance
MSMSUP405Identify problems in fluid power system
MSMSUP406Identify faults in electronic control
MSMWHS200Work safely
MSMWHS400Contribute to WHS management system
MSMWHS401Assess risk
MSMWHS503Maintain WHS management system
MSMWHS510Manage risk
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
MSS404054Apply statistics to operational processes
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
PMAOMIR407Audit incident preparedness and established response systems
PMAOMIR418Coordinate incident response
PMAOMIR424Develop and maintain community relationships
PMAOMIR430Conduct and assess incident exercises
PMAOMIR444Develop incident containment tactics
PMAOMIR512Establish incident response preparedness and response systems
PMAOPS280Interpret process plant schematics
PMAOPS350Match and adjust colour
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
PMAOPS500Optimise production systems
PMAOPS501Provide operational expertise to a project team
PMAOPS505Control the process during abnormal situations
PMAOPS511Determine energy transfer loads
PMAOPS512Determine mass transfer loads
PMAOPS520Manage utilities
PMAOPS521Plan plant shutdown
PMAOPS522Coordinate plant shutdown
PMASUP410Develop plant documentation
PMASUP420Minimise environmental impact of process
PMASUP440Commission/recommission plant
PMASUP441Decommission plant
PMASUP444Plan plant preparation and isolation
PMASUP445Participate in HAZOP studies
PMASUP520Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process
PMASUP540Analyse equipment performance
PMAWHS502Contribute to safety case
PMAWHS511Manage emergency incidents
TAEASS401Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402Assess competence
TAEASS403Participate in assessment validation
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the PMA50116 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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