Modification History
Release 4. 10 PMASMELT coded units reinstated into the elective group. Equivalent.
Release 3. 16 low use units removed from elective bank as determined at December 2020 AISC meeting in response to Skills Ministers' objectives. Equivalent.
Release 2. Elective unit codes and titles updated. Supersedes and equivalent to PMA20116 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations (Release 1).
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMA20113 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations.
Qualification Description
The PMA20116 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations is a technical qualification for operators in the hydrocarbons, petrochemical, chemical, metal/ore processing and related process manufacturing industry sectors. It is intended for competent operators who operate production equipment or undertake similar roles directly producing products. The operator would apply a breadth and depth of knowledge to a defined range of situations and would be expected to apply this knowledge to solve a defined range of problems by applying known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
Other non-technical Certificate II qualifications are available for production support employees at this level, such as MSM20116 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the PMA20116 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations competency must be achieved in sixteen (16 ) units of competency:
Note : Three (3 ) of the Group C units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are packaged in a Certificate II. 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 five (5) units from the following list. |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSMSUP100 |
Apply workplace context to own job |
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MSMSUP102 |
Communicate in the workplace |
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MSMWHS110 |
Follow emergency response procedures |
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MSMWHS200 |
Work safely |
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ELECTIVE UNITS Group A – Technical electives |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
FBPPHM3001 |
Apply Good Manufacturing Practice requirements |
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MEM04001B |
Operate melting furnaces |
MEM13004B |
MSMOPS200 |
Operate equipment |
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MSMOPS212 |
Use organisation computers or data systems |
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PMAOPS201 |
Operate fluid flow equipment |
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PMAOPS202 |
Operate fluid mixing equipment |
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PMAOPS204 |
Select and use utilities and services |
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PMAOPS205 |
Operate heat exchangers |
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PMAOPS208 |
Operate chemical separation equipment |
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PMAOPS210 |
Operate solids handling equipment |
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PMAOPS213 |
Package product/material |
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PMAOPS216 |
Operate local control system |
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PMAOPS217 |
Operate wet milling equipment |
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PMAOPS220 |
Monitor chemical reactions in the process |
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PMAOPS221 |
Operate and monitor prime movers |
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PMAOPS222 |
Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment |
PMAOPS221 or PMAOPS331 |
PMAOPS223 |
Operate and monitor valve systems |
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PMAOPS224 |
Provide fluids for utilities and support |
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PMAOPS226 |
Monitor and operate flare systems |
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PMAOPS230 |
Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment |
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PMAOPS231 |
Control gas odourisation |
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PMAOPS232 |
Operate filtration equipment |
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PMAOPS233 |
Monitor wells and gathering systems |
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PMAOPS234 |
Monitor and operate low pressure compressors |
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PMAOPS236 |
Monitor continuous process plant |
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PMAOPS240 |
Store fluids in bulk |
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PMAOPS241 |
Operate Joule-Thomson effect device |
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PMAOPS246 |
Operate separation equipment |
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PMAOPS247 |
Operate powered separation equipment |
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PMAOPS260 |
Conduct screening operations |
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PMAOPS261 |
Operate bulk solids loading equipment |
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PMAOPS262 |
Operate digestion equipment |
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PMAOPS264 |
Operate solvent extraction equipment |
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PMAOPS280 |
Interpret process plant schematics |
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PMAOPS331 |
Operate and troubleshoot a gas turbine system |
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PMASMELT260 |
Form carbon anodes |
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PMASMELT261 |
Bake carbon anodes |
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PMASMELT262 |
Clean and strip anode rods |
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PMASMELT263 |
Spray carbon anodes |
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PMASMELT264 |
Start up reduction cells |
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PMASMELT265 |
Operate reduction cells |
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PMASMELT266 |
Deliver molten metal |
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PMASMELT267 |
Cast ingots |
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PMASMELT268 |
Operate vertical direct casting process |
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PMASMELT269 |
Operate cell tending equipment |
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PMASMELT270 |
Supply product from reduction cells |
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MSMPMC302 |
Operate equipment to blend/mix materials |
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MSMPMC303 |
Operate grinding equipment |
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MSMPMC306 |
Operate crushing equipment |
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MSMPMC324 |
Move materials |
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UEPOPS319 |
Operate and monitor gas production plant |
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One (1 ) unit may be chosen from Group A in PMA30116 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations |
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Group B –Support electives |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
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MEM05012C |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
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MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
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MEM16005A |
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities |
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MSL952001 |
Collect routine site samples |
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MSMPER200 |
Work in accordance with an issued permit |
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MSMPER201 |
Monitor and control work permits |
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MSMPER202 |
Observe permit work |
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MSMPER205 |
Enter confined space |
MSMPER200 |
MSMSUP200 |
Achieve work outcomes |
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MSMSUP204 |
Pack products or materials |
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MSMSUP205 |
Transfer loads |
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MSMSUP210 |
Process and record information |
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MSMSUP240 |
Undertake minor maintenance |
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MSMSUP273 |
Handle goods |
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MSMSUP280 |
Manage conflict at work |
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MSMSUP291 |
Participate in continuous improvement |
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MSMSUP292 |
Sample and test materials and product |
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MSMWHS201 |
Conduct hazard analysis |
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MSMWHS205 |
Control minor incidents |
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MSMWHS210 |
Undertake first response to non-fire incidents |
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MSMWHS212 |
Undertake first response to fire incidents |
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MSMWHS216 |
Operate breathing apparatus |
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MSMWHS217 |
Gas test atmospheres |
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MSMWHS218 |
Control the risks of falls |
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MSS402002 |
Sustain process improvements |
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MSS402082 |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
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MSS402031 |
Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements |
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MSS402040 |
Apply 5S procedures |
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MSS402050 |
Monitor process capability |
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MSS402051 |
Apply quality standards |
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MSS402083 |
Use planning software systems in operations |
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MSS402080 |
Undertake root cause analysis |
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MSS402081 |
Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy |
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PMAOMIR210 |
Control evacuation to muster point |
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PMASUP236 |
Operate vehicles in the field |
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PMASUP237 |
Undertake crane, dogging and load transfer operations |
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PMASUP241 |
Maintain pipeline easements |
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PMASUP242 |
Monitor pipeline civil works |
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PMASUP243 |
Monitor and maintain pipeline coatings |
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PMASUP244 |
Prepare and isolate plant |
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PMASUP245 |
Break and make flanged joints using hand tools |
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PMASUP246 |
Disconnect and reconnect non-flared tube fitting joints |
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PMAWHS211 |
Prepare equipment for emergency response |
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PMAWHS213 |
Undertake fire control and emergency rescue |
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PMAWHS214 |
Undertake helicopter safety and escape |
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PMAWHS215 |
Apply offshore facility abandonment and sea survival procedures and practices |
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TLID2010 |
Operate a forklift |
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Group C – Other electives |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
FBPPHM2001 |
Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice requirements |
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MEM11011B |
Undertake manual handling |
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MSMOPS100 |
Use equipment |
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MSMOPS102 |
Perform tasks to support production |
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MSMSUP101 |
Clean workplace or equipment |
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MSMSUP106 |
Work in a team |
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MSMENV172 |
Identify and minimise environmental hazards |
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MSMWHS100 |
Follow WHS procedures |
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PMAOPS101 |
Read dials and indicators |
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PMAOPS105 |
Select and prepare materials |
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Up to three (3) relevant units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are packaged in a Certificate II. |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 4. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMA20116 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations (Release 3). 10 PMASMELT units reinstated into elective group.
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMA20116 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations (Release 2).
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMA20116 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations (Release 1).
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMA20113 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=9fc2cf53-e570-4e9f-ad6a-b228ffdb6875