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PMA20108 - Certificate II in Process Plant Operations (Release 3)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
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Supersedes and is equivalent to PMA20102 - Certificate II in Process Plant Operations 10/Nov/2010
Is superseded by and equivalent to PMA20113 - Certificate II in Process Plant OperationsNew pathway for metalliferous processing/refining included. All other sector pathways remain equivalent. 23/Jun/2013

Releases:
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3 (this release) 26/Jul/2012
(View details for release 2) 11/Nov/2011
(View details for release 1) 11/Nov/2010

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PMASMELT269A - Operate cell tending equipmentOperate cell tending equipmentSupersededN/A
PMASMELT268B - Vertical direct castingVertical direct castingSupersededN/A
PMASMELT267B - Cast aluminium ingotsCast aluminium ingotsSupersededN/A
PMASMELT266B - Deliver molten metalDeliver molten metalSupersededN/A
PMASMELT265B - Operate reduction cellsOperate reduction cellsSupersededN/A
PMASMELT264B - Start up reduction cellsStart up reduction cellsSupersededN/A
PMASMELT263B - Spray carbon anodesSpray carbon anodesSupersededN/A
PMASMELT262B - Clean and strip anode rodsClean and strip anode rodsSupersededN/A
PMASMELT261B - Bake carbon anodesBake carbon anodesSupersededN/A
PMASMELT260B - Form carbon anodesForm carbon anodesSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 711911 Chemical Production MacHine Operator 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 9219-15 Chemical Plant Labourer 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0303 Process And Resources Engineering 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Chemical, Hydrocarbon and Oil Refining,Raw Material Manufacturing 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Petroleum Pump System Operator,Hydrocarbons Extraction Plant Operator,Wellhead Pumper,Hydrocarbons Transmission Plant Operator,Gas Distribution Process Plant Operator,Pump Operator,Petroleum and Gas Process Operator,Chemical Process Operator,Gas Compressor Process Plant Operator 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 711911 Chemical Production MacHine Operator 25/Jun/2009 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 9219-15 Chemical Plant Labourer 25/Jun/2009 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0303 Process And Resources Engineering 25/Jun/2009 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 11/Nov/2010 
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Modification History

Release 3 - MEM elective unit code corrected: MEM11011B

Release 2 - Addition of new elective: PMASUP244A

Description

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

Job roles/employment outcomes 

The Certificate II in Process Plant Operations 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 Certificates II are available for production support employees at this level, such as MSA20107 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing. This certificate should be used where the job requirements do not allow for the development of competency in sufficient technical units of competency. The Certificate II in Competitive Manufacturing MCM20205 is also 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 prepare new employees or develop existing workers performing an operational role in the chemical, hydrocarbons or refining sectors.

Operators may specialise 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.

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 MSA10207 Certificate I in Process Manufacturing in the MSA07 Manufacturing Training Package 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 PMA30110 Certificate III in Process Plant Operation, MSA30107 Certificate III in Process Manufacturing, MSA31108 Certificate III in Competitive Manufacturing, MSA30208 Certificate III 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.

An industry specialisation does not change the title of the qualification although RTOs may choose to record the specialisation.

MSA20107 Certificate II in Process Manufacturing from 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.

MSA21108 Certificate II 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 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
  • complete logs and reports
  • use technical information and manufacturer's information
  • collect, analyse & organise information
  • communicate ideas and information
  • effective use of 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 related to a plant item.
  • determine problems needing priority action.
  • refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes.
  • seek information and assistance as required to solve problems.
  • solve problems within area of responsibility related to plant items.
  • 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 equipment/plant item
  • make adjustments to improve equipment/item performance
  • anticipate the impact of the process on the product
  • determine problems needing action
  • recommend required action
  • report problems outside area of responsibility
  • distinguish between causes of faults

Planning and organising
  • plan own work requirements
  • plan scope of equipment/plant item checks
  • plan and organise activities
  • identify tasks to achieve team goals.
  • organise allocation of tasks.
  • monitor completion of allocated tasks
  • organise work according to 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

Technology
  • operation and adjustment of processes
  • start up and shut down equipment/plant items
  • set up equipment/plant items
  • monitor product/process quality
  • function and operating principles of equipment, machine components
  • maintain workplace records

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate II in Process Plant Operations competency must be achieved in sixteen (16)  units of competency:

  • five (5)   core units of competency
  • eleven (11)  elective units of competency 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

MSAPMOHS110A

Follow emergency response procedures

MSAPMOHS200A

Work safely

MSAPMSUP100A

Apply workplace procedures

MSAPMSUP102A

Communicate in the workplace

Elective units of competency 

Select eleven (11)  units as specified below:

  • A minimum of four (4)  from Group A
  • The remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B and C (with a maximum of five (5)  from Group C) to bring the total number of electives to eleven (11). 

Note that 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 available at Certificate II.

Group A – Specialist electives 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

FDFPHGMP2B

Implement Good Manufacturing Practice procedures

MSAPMOPS200A

Operate equipment

MSAPMOPS212A

Use enterprise computers or data systems

PMAOPS201B

Operate fluid flow equipment

PMAOPS202B

Operate fluid mixing equipment

PMAOPS203B

Handle goods

PMAOPS204B

Use utilities and services

PMAOPS205B

Operate heat exchangers

PMAOPS206B

Operate separation equipment

PMAOPS207B

Operate powered separation equipment

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

Co-requisite unit

PMAOPS221B

PMAOPS223B

Operate and monitor valve systems

PMAOPS224B

Provide fluids for utilities and support

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

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

UEPOPS319A

Operate and Monitor Gas Production Plant

One (1)  unit may be chosen from Group A in PMA30108 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations

Group B 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MEM05012C

Perform routine manual metal arc welding

MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

MEM16005A

Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

MSACMS201A

Sustain process improvements

MSACMT230A

Apply cost factors to work practices

MSACMT231A

Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements

MSACMT240A

Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment

MSACMT250A

Monitor process capability

MSACMT251A

Apply quality standards

MSACMT260A

Use planning software systems in manufacturing

MSACMT270A

Use sustainable energy practices

MSACMT271A

Use sustainable environmental practices

MSACMT280A

Undertake root cause analysis

MSACMT281A

Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy

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

MSAPMPER200C

Work in accordance with an issued permit

MSAPMPER201A

Monitor and control work permits

MSAPMPER202A

Observe permit work

MSAPMPER200C

MSAPMPER205C

Enter confined space

MSAPMPER200C

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

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

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

RIIOHS204A

Work safely at heights

RIIRIS201A

Conduct local risk control

TLID1007C

Operate a forklift

Group C  

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

FDFPHGMP1A

Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice

MEM11011B

Undertake manual handling

MSAPMOHS100A

Follow OHS procedures

MSAPMOPS100A

Use equipment

MSAPMOPS102A

Perform tasks to support production

MSAPMSUP101A

Clean workplace or equipment

MSAPMSUP106A

Work in a team

MSAPMSUP172A

Identify and minimise environmental hazards

PMAOPS101C

Read dials and indicators

PMAOPS105C

Select and prepare materials

Up to three (3)  relevant units may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available at Certificate II.

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