PMA30113 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations

Release 3

PMA30113 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations

Modification History

Release 3 - inclusion of 3 new electives in Group C.

Description

The PMA30113 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations has been developed as a technical qualification for use in the PMA08 Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The PMA30113 Certificate III in Process Plant Operation is intended for advanced operators and operations technicians who use production equipment to directly produce products. At this level, operators/technicians would undertake more advanced operations, typically of integrated plant units in accordance with the operating procedures, and would apply their knowledge to anticipate problems. They would be expected to solve a range of foreseen and unforeseen problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution, or a solution recorded in the procedures.

The MSA30107Certificate III in Process Manufacturing is available for production support employees at this level and should be used where the job requirements do not allow for the development of competency in sufficient technical units of competency. The Certificate III in MSA31108 Competitive Manufacturing is available for employees 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 an advanced operational role that includes an ability to work independently and conduct technical problem solving according to the needs of the work in the chemical, hydrocarbons or refining sectors.

Operators may specialise in one of the following areas:

fine chemicals

heavy chemicals

petrochemicals

polymer manufacture

hydrocarbon extraction

hydrocarbon transmission

hydrocarbon processing/refining

minerals processing/refining

metalliferous processing/refining

metals smelting/processing

other related areas.

Specialisations must be reflected by the selection of units identified for specialised streams.

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 Information

Pathways into the qualification

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed MSA20107 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing, PMA20113 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations or other relevant qualifications. Credit for this qualification may also include units contained within relevant skill sets.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include PMA40110 Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology, MSA41108 Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing or MSA40108 Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology or other relevant qualifications.

Additional qualification advice

An industry specialisation should include a range of units (typically production or other units relevant to the specialisation) that focus more on the industry speciality than a generic qualification.

MSA30107 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing, in the MSA07 Manufacturing Training Package is available for production support employees at this level and should be used where the job requirements do not allow for the development of competency in sufficient technical units of competency.

MSA31108 Certificate III in Competitive Manufacturing is available for employees at this level who already possess technical skills and who require additional manufacturing practice skills above those available in this qualification.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

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.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	maintain communication about multiple subjects and with multiple audiences complete incident and other reports use technical information and manufacturer's information collect, analyse and organise information communicate ideas and information use and contribute to workplace documentation maintain workplace records
Teamwork	identify and describe own role and role of other work within a team resolve conflicts between team members teamwork strategies
Problem-solving	recognise a problem or a potential problem in a plant unit, system or area determine problems needing priority action refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes identify appropriate theory base for problem seek information and assistance as required to solve problems solve problems within area of responsibility for plant unit, system or area follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred identify and isolate faults in equipment use a range of formal problem solving techniques
Initiative and enterprise	identify the most appropriate process conditions for unit, system or area make adjustments to improve performance of unit, system or area anticipate the impact of the process on the product and other process areas determine problems needing action recommend required action report problems outside area of responsibility distinguish between causes of faults
Planning and organising	priortise actions to achieve required outcomes for unit, system or area plan own work requirements and assist others to plan theirs plan scope of unit, system or plant area checks plan and organise activities identify tasks to achieve team goals organise allocation of tasks monitor completion of allocated tasks develop and adjust a production schedule
Self-management	plan own work requirements from production requests operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures plan to ensure effective production apply workplace procedures identify resource requirements, document and monitor recognise limitations and seek timely advice
Learning	ask questions to gain information identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding participate in improvement procedures participate in development of continuous improvement strategies helps others develop competency
Technology	operation and adjustment of unit, system or plant area processes start up and shut down unit, system or plant area set up unit, equipment or plant area monitor product/process quality function and operating principles of unit, system or plant area maintain workplace records

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the PMA30113 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations competency must be achieved in twenty one (21) units of competency chosen: five (5) core units of competency sixteen (16) elective units of competency 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
MSAPMOHS110A	Follow emergency response procedures
MSAPMOHS200A	Work safely
MSAPMSUP100A	Apply workplace procedures
MSAPMSUP102A	Communicate in the workplace
Elective units of competency
Select sixteen (16) units 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 twelve (12) from Group C) to bring the total number of electives to sixteen (16). Note that up to four (4) of the elective units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in Groups B and C.
Group A – Specialist electives
Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
PMAOMIR305A	Operate panel during an emergency	*
PMAOPS300B	Operate a production unit
PMAOPS301B	Produce products by distillation	*
PMAOPS302B	Operate reactors and reaction equipment
PMAOPS303B	Operate furnaces to induce reaction
PMAOPS304B	Operate and monitor compressor systems and equipment	*
PMAOPS305B	Operate process control systems
PMAOPS307B	Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility	*
PMAOPS308B	Organise storage and logistics of general materials
PMAOPS309B	Operate particulates handling/ storage equipment
PMAOPS312B	Undertake ship loading/unloading operations
PMAOPS319A	Adjust batch
PMAOPS320B	Conduct artificial lift
PMAOPS321B	Undertake well management
PMAOPS323A	Operate and monitor heating furnace
PMAOPS324A	Operate a gas turbine
PMAOPS325B	Generate electrical power
PMAOPS326B	Produce product using gas absorption
PMAOPS327B	Produce product using fixed bed dehydration
PMAOPS329B	Produce product using liquid extraction
PMAOPS330B	Communicate pipeline control centre operations
PMAOPS333A	Operate wells and gathering systems
PMAOPS335A	Conduct pipeline pigging
PMAOPS340B	Operate cryogenic processes
PMAOPS350B	Match and adjust colour
PMAOPS390B	Operate a biochemical process
PMAOPS360A	Operate a metalliferous kiln/furnace
PMAOPS361A	Operate a smelting furnace
PMAOPS362A	Operate a blast furnace
PMAOPS364A	Operate an electrochemical process
PMAOPS365A	Operate pelletising equipment
PMAOPS366A	Operate sintering equipment
PMAOPS460A	Monitor and operate tailings management facilities
FDFPHGMP3A	Monitor the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practice procedures
MEM07033B	Operate and monitor basic boiler
MEM07034A	Operate and monitor intermediate class boiler	*
MEM18011C	Shutdown and isolate machine
NWP357B	Monitor, operate and control reverse osmosis and nano-filtration processes
UEPOPS340B	Operate and monitor a steam turbine
One (1) unit may be chosen from Group A in PMA40113 Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology.
Group B
Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEM09003B	Prepare basic engineering drawing	*
MSAPMOHS300A	Facilitate the implementation of OHS for a work group	*
MSAPMPER300C	Issue work permits	*
MSAPMSUP300A	Identify and implement opportunities to maximise production efficiencies	*
MSAPMSUP301A	Apply HACCP to the workplace
MSAPMSUP303A	Identify equipment faults
MSAPMSUP309A	Maintain and organise workplace records
MSAPMSUP310A	Contribute to development of plant documentation
MSAPMSUP330A	Develop and adjust a production schedule
MSAPMSUP382A	Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace
MSAPMSUP383A	Facilitate a team
MSAPMSUP390A	Use structured problem solving tools
PMAOHS310B	Investigate incidents
PMAOHS311B	Lead emergency teams
PMAOHS312B	Command the operation of survival craft	*
PMAOHS320C	Provide advanced first aid response	*
PMAOHS321B	Provide first aid response in remote and/or isolated area	*
PMAOMIR301B	Undertake initial rescue	*
PMAOMIR302B	Respond to a helideck incident
PMAOMIR317B	Facilitate search and rescue operations
PMAOMIR320B	Manage incident response information
PMAOMIR321B	Manage communication systems during an incident
PMAOMIR346B	Assess and secure an incident site
PMASUP305A	Operate Offshore Cranes
PMASUP311A	Operate communications hub
PMASUP341B	Monitor and maintain instrument and control systems	*
PMASUP342B	Monitor and maintain electrical systems	*
PMASUP343B	Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems
PMASUP344B	Monitor and control repairs and modifications on operational pipe
PMASUP345A	Monitor vibration
PMASUP346A	Control corrosion
PMASUP347A	Undertake corrosion inspection in a petrochemical environment
MSL973001A	Perform basic tests
PSPGOV308B	Work effectively with diversity
TAEASS301B	Contribute to assessment
TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction
Up to one (1) relevant unit may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where the unit is available at Certificates III or IV.
Group C
Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
FDFPH1001A	Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice
FDFPH2001A	Apply Good Manufacturing Practice procedures
MEM04001B	Operate melting furnaces
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM09002B	Interpret technical drawing
MEM11011B	Undertake manual handling
MEM16005A	Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
MSAPMOHS100A	Follow OHS procedures
MSAPMOHS205A	Control minor incidents
MSAPMOHS210B	Undertake first response to non-fire incidents
MSAPMOHS212A	Undertake first response to fire incidents
MSAPMOHS216A	Operate breathing apparatus
MSAPMOHS217A	Gas test atmospheres
MSAPMOHS220A	Provide initial first aid response
MSAPMOPS100A	Use equipment
MSAPMOPS102A	Perform tasks to support production
MSAPMOPS200A	Operate equipment
MSAPMOPS212A	Use enterprise computers or data systems
MSAPMPER200C	Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSAPMPER201A	Monitor and control work permits
MSAPMPER202A	Observe permit work	*
MSAPMPER205C	Enter confined space	*
MSAPMSUP101A	Clean workplace or equipment
MSAPMSUP106A	Work in a team
MSAPMSUP172A	Identify and minimise environmental hazards
MSAPMSUP200A	Achieve work outcomes
MSAPMSUP201A	Receive or despatch goods
MSAPMSUP204A	Pack products or materials
MSAPMSUP205A	Transfer loads
MSAPMSUP210A	Process and record information
MSAPMSUP240A	Undertake minor maintenance
MSAPMSUP280A	Manage conflict at work
MSAPMSUP291A	Participate in continuous improvement
MSAPMSUP292A	Sample and test materials and product
MSL952001A	Collect routine site samples
MSS402002A	Sustain process improvements
MSS402030A	Apply cost factors to work practices
MSS402031A	Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements
MSS402040A	Apply 5S procedures
MSS402050A	Monitor process capability
MSS402051A	Apply quality standards
MSS402060A	Use planning software systems in operations
MSS402080A	Undertake root cause analysis
MSS402081A	Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy
PMAOHS211B	Prepare equipment for emergency response
PMAOHS213B	Undertake fire control and emergency rescue
PMAOHS214B	Undertake helicopter safety and escape
PMAOHS215B	Apply offshore facility abandonment and sea survival procedures
PMAOHS221B	Maintain first aid supplies and records
PMAOMIR210B	Control evacuation to muster point
PMAOPS101C	Read dials and indicators
PMAOPS105C	Select and prepare materials
PMAOPS201B	Operate fluid flow equipment
PMAOPS202B	Operate fluid mixing equipment
PMAOPS203B	Handle goods
PMAOPS204B	Use utilities and services
PMAOPS205B	Operate heat exchangers
PMAOPS208B	Operate chemical separation equipment
PMAOPS210B	Operate particulates handling equipment
PMAOPS211B	Operate manufacturing extruders
PMAOPS213B	Package product/material
PMAOPS216B	Operate local control system
PMAOPS217B	Operate wet milling equipment
PMAOPS220B	Monitor chemical reactions in the process
PMAOPS221B	Operate and monitor prime movers
PMAOPS222B	Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment	*
PMAOPS223B	Operate and monitor valve systems
PMAOPS224B	Provide fluids for utilities and support
PMAOPS226A	Monitor and operate flare systems
PMAOPS230B	Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment
PMAOPS231B	Control gas odourisation
PMAOPS232B	Produce product by filtration
PMAOPS233A	Monitor wells and gathering systems
PMAOPS234A	Monitor and operate low pressure compressors
PMAOPS240B	Store liquids in bulk
PMAOPS241A	Operate Joule-Thomson effect device
PMAOPS242A	Moor ships for transfer of bulk processed particulates or fluids
PMAOPS246A	Operate separation equipment
PMAOPS247A	Operate powered separation equipment
PMAOPS260A	Conduct screening operations
PMAOPS261A	Operate bulk solids loading equipment
PMAOPS262A	Operate digestion equipment
PMAOPS263A	Operate leaching equipment
PMAOPS264A	Operate solvent extraction equipment
PMAOPS265A	Operate magnetic/electrical separation equipment
PMAOPS280B	Interpret process plant schematics
PMAOPS290B	Operate a biotreater
PMASMELT260B	Form carbon anodes
PMASMELT261B	Bake carbon anodes
PMASMELT262B	Clean and strip anode rods
PMASMELT263B	Spray carbon anodes
PMASMELT264B	Start up reduction cells
PMASMELT265B	Operate reduction cells
PMASMELT266B	Deliver molten metal
PMASMELT267B	Cast aluminium ingots
PMASMELT268B	Vertical direct casting
PMASMELT269A	Operate cell tending equipment
PMASMELT270A	Supply product from reduction cells
PMASUP236B	Operate vehicles in the field
PMASUP237B	Undertake crane, dogging and load transfer operations
PMASUP241B	Maintain pipeline easements
PMASUP242B	Monitor pipeline civil works
PMASUP243B	Monitor and maintain pipeline coatings
PMASUP244A	Prepare and isolate plant
PMASUP245A	Break and make flanged joints using hand tools
PMASUP246A	Disconnect and reconnect non-flared tube fitting joints
PMC552002C	Operate equipment to blend/mix materials
PMC552003C	Operate grinding equipment
PMC552008B	Operate crushing equipment
PMC562070B	Move materials
RIIOHS204A	Work safely at heights
RIIRIS201B	Conduct local risk control
TLID2010A	Operate a forklift
UEPOPS319B	Operate and monitor gas production plant
Up to three (3) relevant units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available at Certificates II or III.

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.