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PMA50108 - Diploma of Process Plant Technology (Release 2)

Summary

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Superseded
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Supersedes and is equivalent to PMA50102 - Diploma of Process Plant Technology 10/Nov/2010
Is superseded by and equivalent to PMA50116 - Diploma of Process Plant TechnologySupersedes and is equivalent to PMA50108 Diploma of Process Plant Technology 01/Jun/2016

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 24/Jun/2013
(View details for release 1) 11/Nov/2010

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Units of competency

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PMAOHS511A - Manage emergency incidentsManage emergency incidentsSupersededN/A
MSAPMOHS401A - Assess riskAssess riskSupersededN/A
PMAOPS505A - Control the process during abnormal situationsControl the process during abnormal situationsSupersededN/A
MSS404082A - Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategyAssist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategySupersededN/A
PMAOHS502B - Contribute to safety caseContribute to safety caseSupersededN/A
TAEASS403B - Participate in assessment validationParticipate in assessment validationSupersededN/A
PMASUP440B - Commission/recommission plantCommission/recommission plantSupersededN/A
PMAOMIR424B - Develop and maintain community relationshipsDevelop and maintain community relationshipsSupersededN/A
PMAOPS402A - Respond to abnormal process situationsRespond to abnormal process situationsSupersededN/A
MSS404052A - Apply statistics to operational processesApply statistics to operational processesSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 133512 Production Manager (Manufacturing) 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4987-01 Supervisor, Chemical, Petroleum And Gas Plant Operators 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0303 Process And Resources Engineering 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 421 Diploma 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Chemical, Hydrocarbon and Oil Refining 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Chemical, Hydrocarbons, Refining Senior Plant Technician,Chemical, Hydrocarbons, Refining Operations Coordinator,Chemical, Hydrocarbons, Refining Process Development Technician 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 133512 Production Manager (Manufacturing) 25/Jun/2009 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4987-01 Supervisor, Chemical, Petroleum And Gas Plant Operators 25/Jun/2009 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0303 Process And Resources Engineering 25/Jun/2009 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 421 Diploma 11/Nov/2010 
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Modification History

Release 2 - addition of one new elective in Group A

Description

The 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, hydrocarbon and refining industries

Job roles /employment outcomes 

The Diploma of Process Plant Technology is intended for 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 technologist will analyse performance and failure in equipment and products and will assist in the development on new and modified products.

The Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing MCM50104 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 chemical, hydrocarbons or refining 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 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. The Diploma of Process Plant Technology also offers advanced technical training to people who have completed PMA40110 Certificate IV in 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 PMA60110 Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology, MSA60108 Advanced Diploma of Manufacturing Technology, MSA61108 Advanced Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing or other relevant qualifications, including appropriate vocational graduate qualifications.

Additional qualification advice 

MSA51108 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.

Pathways Information

Not applicable.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication
  • communicate with stakeholders
  • complete all required reports and records
  • advise stakeholders of the outcome
  • interpret workplace procedures and work instructions
  • communicate information about tasks/processes/events
  • identify and communicate with all relevant personnel
  • communicate with all relevant personnel, management and administration
  • undertake interactive workplace communication
  • undertake verbal and/or written reports where required

Teamwork
  • working with technicians as part of a larger project
  • work autonomously or as part of a team
  • identify own role and responsibility within a team
  • undertake appropriate and effective communication with team members

Problem-solving
  • evaluate and modify as required
  • apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes
  • check performance of equipment and make approved adjustments
  • make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity
  • clarifying and addressing potential issues
  • use material and process knowledge to solve problems

Initiative and enterprise
  • make adjustments to improve equipment/plant performance
  • anticipate the impact of the process on the product
  • determine problems needing action
  • recommend required action
  • recognise problems in systems and documentation
  • critically analyse information
  • develop continuous improvement strategies
  • investigate, rectify and report non-conformance
  • use analytical and decision making skills
  • recommend corrective and/or optimization actions
  • monitor and adjust schedules in response to operational variations

Planning and organising
  • implement within appropriate time constraints and relevant to the job
  • organise trials
  • develop and monitor quality systems
  • monitor and maintain product quality
  • recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control methods
  • identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment checks
  • identify most efficient and appropriate equipment
  • analyse equipment performance

Self-management
  • operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards
  • select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures
  • identify resource requirements, document and monitor
  • consistent performance should be demonstrated

Learning
  • research and evaluate equipment and plant
  • ask questions to gain information
  • identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding
  • recognise limits of own professional expertise and consult specialists as necessary
  • participate in improvement procedures
  • access manufacturer's manuals/specifications to expand knowledge

Technology
  • differentiate between products and materials based on their properties and uses
  • analyse response to changes in process conditions
  • apply the results of the analyses to typical applications
  • analyse equipment performance
  • determine theoretical performance
  • determine variation between theoretical and actual performance.
  • application principles to the design and use of equipment.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the 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 from Groups A and B, chosen as specified below.

Note 

Where prerequisite units apply, these must be considered in the total number of units chosen.

Core units of competency 

Unit code 

Unit title 

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAPMOHS200A

Work safely

MSAPMSUP200A

Achieve work outcomes

MSAPMSUP210A

Process and record information

Elective units of competency 

Select six  (6 ) units from Groups A, B and C, 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 that 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.

Group A - Specialist electives 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

PMAOPS500A

Optimise production systems

PMAOPS501A

Provide operational expertise to a project team

PMAOPS505A

Control the process in abnormal situations

PMAOPS511B

Determine energy transfer loads

PMAOPS512B

Determine mass transfer loads

PMAOPS520C

Manage utilities

PMAOPS521C

Plan plant shutdown

PMAOPS522A

Coordinate plant shut down

PMAOPS550B

Develop a colour formulation

PMAOPS350B

PMAOPS450B

PMAOPS560A

Plan and design tailings management facilities

Up to one  (1 ) specialist elective unit may be chosen from Group A in PMA60108 Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology

Group B 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MSAPMOHS503A

Maintain the workplace OHS management system

MSAPMOHS510A

Manage risk

MSAPMOHS401A

MSAPMOHS601A

Establish workplace OHS management system

MSAPMOHS503A

PMAOHS502B

Contribute to safety case

PMAOHS511A

Manage emergency incidents

PMAOMIR320B

PMAOMIR512B

Establish incident response preparedness and response systems

PMAOMIR523B

Manage corporate media requirements in a crisis

PMAOMIR575B

Coordinate welfare support activities in response to an incident

PMASUP520B

Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process

PMASUP540B

Analyse equipment performance

Group C 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MSS403011A 

Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices 

MSS403013A 

Lead team culture improvement

MSS403002A

Ensure process improvements are sustained

MSS403030A

Improve cost factors in work practices

MSS403040A

Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S

MSS403041A

Facilitate breakthough improvements

MSS404050A

Undertake process capability improvements

MSS404052A

MSS403051A

Mistake proof an operational process

MSS404052A

Apply statistics to operational processes

MSS404060A

Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team

MSS404081A

Undertake proactive maintenance analyses

MSS404082A

Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy

MSAENV472B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAPMOHS400A

Contribute to workplace OHS management system

MSAPMOHS300A

MSAPMOHS401A

Assess risk

MSAPMOPS400A

Optimise process/plant area

MSAPMSUP390A

MSAPMOPS401A

Trial new process product

MSAPMOPS404A

Co-ordinate maintenance

MSAPMOPS405A

Identify problems in fluid power system

MSAPMOPS406A

Identify problems in electronic control systems

MSAPMPER400A

Coordinate permit process

MSAPMSUP400A

Develop and monitor quality systems

MSL954001A

Obtain representative samples in accordance with a sampling plan

PMAOHS420B

Develop first aid procedures and manage resources

PMAOMIR320B

Manage incident response information

PMAOMIR407B

Audit incident preparedness and established response system

PMAOMIR418B

Coordinate incident response

PMAOMIR424B

Develop and maintain community relationships

PMAOMIR430B

Conduct and assess incident exercises

PMAOMIR444B

Develop incident containment tactics

PMAOMIR449B

Monitor legal compliance obligations during incidents

PMAOPS350B

Match and adjust colour

PMAOPS402A

Respond to abnormal process situations

MSAPMSUP390A

PMAOPS405A

Operate complex control systems

PMAOPS410B

Monitor remote production facilities

PMAOPS411B

Manage plant shutdown and restart

PMAOPS450B

Solve colour problems

PMASUP410B

Develop plant documentation

PMASUP420B

Minimise environmental impact of process

PMASUP432B

Coordinate pipeline projects

PMASUP440B

Commission/recommission plant

PMASUP441C

Decommission plant

PMASUP445A

Participate in HAZOP studies

TAEASS401B

Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402B

Assess competence

TAEASS403B

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 available at Certificate IV or above.

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