Qualification details

To be awarded the PMA30116 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations competency must be achieved in twenty-one (21)  units of competency:

• five  (5 ) core units of competency
• sixteen  (16 ) elective units of competency, chosen as specified below:

• a minimum of two  (2 ) units of competency 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 : Four  (4 ) 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.

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.

Unit code 

Unit title 

MSMENV272

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSMSUP100

Apply workplace context to own job

MSMSUP102

Communicate in the workplace

MSMWHS110

Follow emergency response procedures

MSMWHS200

Work safely

ELECTIVE UNITS 

Group A – Technical electives 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

FDFPHGMP3A

Monitor the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practice procedures

MEM18011C

Shut down and isolate machine/equipment

MSMBLIC001

License to operate a standard boiler

MSMBLIC002

License to operate an advanced boiler

NWP357B

Monitor, operate and control reverse osmosis and nano-filtration processes

PMAOMIR305

Operate panel during an emergency

PMAOPS305

PMAOPS300

Operate a production unit

PMAOPS301

Operate a distillation unit

PMAOPS302

Operate reactors and reaction equipment

PMAOPS303

Operate furnaces to induce reaction

PMAOPS304

Operate and monitor compressor systems and equipment

PMAOPS305

Operate process control systems

PMAOPS307

Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility

PMAOPS308

Organise storage and logistics of general materials

PMAOPS309

Operate solids handling/storage equipment

PMAOPS312

Undertake ship loading/unloading operations

PMAOPS319

Adjust batch

PMAOPS320

Conduct artificial lift

PMAOPS321

Undertake well management

PMAOPS323

Operate and monitor heating furnace

PMAOPS324

Operate a gas turbine

PMAOPS325

Generate electrical power

PMAOPS326

Operate gas absorption unit

PMAOPS327

Operate fixed bed adsorption unit

PMAOPS329

Operate liquid extraction unit

PMAOPS330

Communicate and monitor pipeline activities

PMAOPS333

Operate wells and gathering systems

PMAOPS335

Conduct pipeline pigging

PMAOPS340

Operate cryogenic processes

PMAOPS350

Match and adjust colour

PMAOPS360

Operate a metalliferous kiln/furnace

PMAOPS361

Operate a smelting furnace

PMAOPS362

Operate a blast furnace

PMAOPS364

Operate an electrochemical process

PMAOPS365

Operate pelletising equipment

PMAOPS366

Operate sintering equipment

PMAOPS390

Operate a biochemical process

UEPOPL001A

Licence to operate a steam turbine

One  (1) unit may be chosen from Group A in PMA40116 Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology

Group B – Support electives 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

HLTAID003

Provide first aid

MEM09003B

Prepare basic engineering drawing

MEM09002B

MSL973001

Perform basic tests

MSMPER300

Issue work permits

MSMWHS201

MSMSUP300

Identify and apply process improvements

MSMSUP301

Apply HACCP to the workplace

MSMSUP303

Identify equipment faults

MSMSUP309

Maintain and organise workplace records

MSMSUP310

Contribute to development of workplace documentation

MSMSUP330

Develop and adjust a production schedule

MSMSUP382

Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace

MSMSUP383

Facilitate a team

MSMSUP390

Use structured problem-solving tools

MSMWHS300

Facilitate the implementation of WHS for a work group

MSMWHS200

PMAOMIR301

Undertake initial rescue

MSMWHS216

MSMWHS217

HLTAID003

PMAOMIR302

Respond to a helideck incident

PMAOMIR317

Facilitate search and rescue operations

PMAOMIR320

Manage incident response information

PMAOMIR321

Manage communication systems during an incident

PMAOMIR346

Assess and secure an incident site

PMASUP305

Operate Offshore Cranes

PMASUP311

Operate communications hub

PMASUP341

Monitor and maintain instrument and control systems

MSMPER300

PMASUP342

Monitor and maintain electrical systems

MSMPER300

PMASUP343

Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems

PMASUP344

Monitor and control repairs and modifications on operational pipe

PMASUP345

Monitor vibration

PMASUP346

Control corrosion

PMASUP347

Undertake corrosion inspection on process plant

PMAWHS310

Investigate incidents

PMAWHS311

Lead emergency teams

PMAWHS312

Command the operation of survival craft

PMAWHS320

Provide advanced first aid response

HLTAID003

PMAWHS321

Provide first aid response in remote and/or isolated area

HLTAID003

PSPGEN015

Work effectively with diversity

TAEASS301

Contribute to assessment

TAEDEL301

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 packaged in a Certificate III or IV.

Group C – Other electives 

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

MSL952001

Collect routine site samples

MSMENV172

Identify and minimise environmental hazards

MSMOPS100

Use equipment

MSMOPS102

Perform tasks to support production

MSMOPS200

Operate equipment

MSMOPS212

Use organisation computers or data systems

MSMPER200

Work in accordance with an issued permit

MSMPER201

Monitor and control work permits

MSMPER202

Observe permit work

MSMPER205

Enter confined space

MSMPER200

MSMSUP101

Clean workplace or equipment

MSMSUP106

Work in a team

MSMSUP200

Achieve work outcomes

MSMSUP204

Pack products or materials

MSMSUP205

Transfer loads

MSMSUP210

Process and record information

MSMSUP240

Undertake minor maintenance

MSMSUP273

Handle goods

MSMSUP280

Manage conflict at work

MSMSUP291

Participate in continuous improvement

MSMSUP292

Sample and test materials and product

MSMWHS100

Follow WHS procedures

MSMWHS201

Conduct hazard analysis

MSMWHS205

Control minor incidents

MSMWHS210

Undertake first response to non-fire incidents

MSMWHS212

Undertake first response to fire incidents

MSMWHS216

Operate breathing apparatus

MSMWHS217

Gas test atmospheres

MSMWHS218

Control the risks of falls

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

PMAOMIR210

Control evacuation to muster point

PMAOPS101

Read dials and indicators

PMAOPS105

Select and prepare materials

PMAOPS201

Operate fluid flow equipment

PMAOPS202

Operate fluid mixing equipment

PMAOPS204

Select and use utilities and services

PMAOPS205

Operate heat exchangers

PMAOPS208

Operate chemical separation equipment

PMAOPS210

Operate solids handling equipment

PMAOPS211

Operate manufacturing extrusion systems

PMAOPS213

Package product/material

PMAOPS216

Operate local control system

PMAOPS217

Operate wet milling equipment

PMAOPS220

Monitor chemical reactions in the process

PMAOPS221

Operate and monitor prime movers

PMAOPS222

Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment

PMAOPS221 OR 

PMAOPS324

PMAOPS223

Operate and monitor valve systems

PMAOPS224

Provide fluids for utilities and support

PMAOPS226

Monitor and operate flare systems

PMAOPS230

Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment

PMAOPS231

Control gas odourisation

PMAOPS232

Operate filtration equipment

PMAOPS233

Monitor wells and gathering systems

PMAOPS234

Monitor and operate low pressure compressors

PMAOPS236

Monitor continuous process plant

PMAOPS240

Store fluids in bulk

PMAOPS241

Operate Joule-Thomson effect device

PMAOPS242

Moor ships for transfer of bulk processed particulates or fluids

PMAOPS246

Operate separation equipment

PMAOPS247

Operate powered separation equipment

PMAOPS260

Conduct screening operations

PMAOPS261

Operate bulk solids loading equipment

PMAOPS262

Operate digestion equipment

PMAOPS263

Operate leaching equipment

PMAOPS264

Operate solvent extraction equipment

PMAOPS265

Operate magnetic/electrical separation equipment

PMAOPS280

Interpret process plant schematics

PMAOPS290

Operate a biotreater

PMASMELT260

Form carbon anodes

PMASMELT261

Bake carbon anodes

PMASMELT262

Clean and strip anode rods

PMASMELT263

Spray carbon anodes

PMASMELT264

Start up reduction cells

PMASMELT265

Operate reduction cells

PMASMELT266

Deliver molten metal

PMASMELT267

Cast ingots

PMASMELT268

Operate vertical direct casting process

PMASMELT269

Operate cell tending equipment

PMASMELT270

Supply product from reduction cells

PMASUP236

Operate vehicles in the field

PMASUP237

Undertake crane, dogging and load transfer operations

PMASUP241

Maintain pipeline easements

PMASUP242

Monitor pipeline civil works

PMASUP243

Monitor and maintain pipeline coatings

PMASUP244

Prepare and isolate plant

PMASUP245

Break and make flanged joints using hand tools

PMASUP246

Disconnect and reconnect non-flared tube fitting joints

PMAWHS211

Prepare equipment for emergency response

PMAWHS213

Undertake fire control and emergency rescue

PMAWHS214

Undertake helicopter safety and escape

PMAWHS215

Apply offshore facility abandonment and sea survival procedures

PMAWHS221

Maintain first aid resources and records

PMC552002C

Operate equipment to blend/mix materials

PMC552003C

Operate grinding equipment

PMC552008B

Operate crushing equipment

PMC562070B

Move materials

TLID2010

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 packaged in a Certificate II or III.