Diploma of Process Plant Technology - PMA50116

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $2420

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Average Course Duration: 9 Months

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Diploma) are most often employed as:

32.2%

Technicians and Trades Workers

27.4%

Professionals

9.5%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Diploma) are most often employed in:

19.3%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

13.4%

Mining

12%

Manufacturing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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VET Student Loans

This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $16,788.

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Career Information

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Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Career Pathway

Diploma of Process Plant Technology is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining.

Stream

Chemical

Hydrocarbons

Refining

Certificate II

Chemical Process Plant Operator

CSG Sector Process Plant Operator

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Process Plant Operations Manager

Process Plant Operations Manager

Process Plant Operations Manager

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Australian Apprenticeships

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Units & Packaging

To be awarded the PMA50116 Diploma of Process Plant Technology competency must be achieved in ten (10) units of competency: four (4) core units of competency six (6) elective units of competency, chosen as specified below: a minimum of two (2) from Group A the remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B and C (with a maximum of two (2) from Group C) to bring the total number of electives to six (6). Note: Two (2) elective units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in Group C. Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification. Core units of competency Complete all four(4) units from the following list.
Unit code	Unit title
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMSUP200	Achieve work outcomes
MSMSUP210	Process and record information
MSMWHS200	Work safely
ELECTIVE UNITS Group A – Technical electives
Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
PMAOPS500	Optimise production systems
PMAOPS501	Provide operational expertise to a project team
PMAOPS505	Control the process during abnormal situations
PMAOPS511	Determine energy transfer loads
PMAOPS512	Determine mass transfer loads
PMAOPS520	Manage utilities
PMAOPS521	Plan plant shutdown
PMAOPS522	Coordinate plant shutdown
Up to one (1) technical elective unit may be chosen from Group A in PMA60116 Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology
Group B – Support electives
Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MSMWHS503	Maintain WHS management system
MSMWHS510	Manage risk
PMAOMIR512	Establish incident response preparedness and response systems
PMASUP520	Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process
PMASUP540	Analyse equipment performance
PMAWHS502	Contribute to safety case
PMAWHS511	Manage emergency incidents
Group C – Other electives
Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MSL954004	Obtain representative samples in accordance with sampling plan
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMOPS400	Optimise process/plant area
MSMOPS401	Trial new process or product
MSMPER300	Issue work permits	MSMWHS201
MSMPER400	Coordinate permit process	MSMPER300
MSMSUP390	Use structured problem-solving tools
MSMSUP400	Develop and monitor quality systems
MSMSUP404	Coordinate maintenance
MSMSUP405	Identify problems in fluid power system
MSMSUP406	Identify faults in electronic control
MSMWHS400	Contribute to WHS management system
MSMWHS401	Assess risk
MSS403085	Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSS403011	Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices
MSS405013	Facilitate holistic culture improvement in an organisation
MSS403086	Improve cost factors in work practices
MSS403040	Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S
MSS403054	Facilitate breakthrough improvements
MSS403087	Mistake proof an operational process
MSS404084	Undertake process capability improvements	MSS404052
MSS404060	Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team
MSS404085	Undertake proactive maintenance analyses
MSS404086	Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
MSS404054	Apply statistics to operational processes
PMAOMIR407	Audit incident preparedness and established response systems
PMAOMIR418	Coordinate incident response
PMAOMIR424	Develop and maintain community relationships
PMAOMIR430	Conduct and assess incident exercises
PMAOMIR444	Develop incident containment tactics
PMAOPS280	Interpret process plant schematics
PMAOPS350	Match and adjust colour
PMAOPS402	Respond to abnormal process situations	MSMSUP390
PMAOPS405	Operate complex control systems
PMAOPS410	Operate remote production facilities
PMAOPS411	Manage plant shutdown and restart
PMAOPS433	Manage wells and gathering systems
PMAOPS434	Commission wells and gathering systems
PMAOPS450	Solve colour problems
PMAOPS460	Monitor and operate tailings management facilities
PMASUP410	Develop plant documentation
PMASUP420	Minimise environmental impact of process
PMASUP440	Commission/recommission plant
PMASUP441	Decommission plant
PMASUP444	Plan plant preparation and isolation
PMASUP445	Participate in HAZOP studies	PMAOPS280
TAEASS401	Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402	Assess competence
TAEASS403	Participate in assessment validation
Up to two(2) relevant units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are packaged in a Certificate IV or above.

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