Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
The Advanced 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, hydrocarbons or refining industries
Job roles /employment outcomes
The Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology is intended for process plant 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 process plant technologist will analyse performance and failure in equipment and products and will assist in the development on new and modified products.
The Advanced Diploma of in Competitive Manufacturing MCM60104 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 manufactured mineral products 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
The Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology offers advanced technical training to people who have completed PMA50110 Diploma of 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 PMA70108 Graduate Certificate in Surface Coatings, MSA60108 Advanced Diploma of Manufacturing Technology, MSA61108 Advanced Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing or other relevant qualifications, including appropriate vocational graduate qualifications.
Additional qualification advice
MSA61108 Advanced 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 |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology competency must be achieved in fifteen (15 ) units of competency:
- four (4 ) 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
Code |
Title |
Prerequisite /s |
MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSAPMOHS200A |
Work safely |
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MSAPMSUP200B |
Achieve work outcomes |
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MSAPMSUP210A |
Process and record information |
Elective units of competency
Select eleven (11 ) units as specified below:
- A minimum of one (1 ) from Group A
- A minimum of one (1 ) from Group B
- The remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B, C and D (with a maximum of seven (7 ) from Group D) to bring the total number of electives to eleven (11 ).
Note that three (3 ) elective units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses as specified in Groups C and D.
Group A
Code |
Title |
Prerequisite /s |
PMAOPS600C |
Modify plant |
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PMAOPS601A |
Debottleneck plant |
Group B
Code |
Title |
Prerequisite /s |
MSACMC610A |
Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations |
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MSACMC611A |
Manage people relationships |
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MSACMC612A |
Manage workplace learning |
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MSACMT630A |
Optimise cost of product |
MSACMT631A |
MSACMT640A |
Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environment |
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MSACMT641A |
Implement a continuous improvement system |
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MSACMT650A |
Determine and improve process capability |
MSACMT452A |
MSACMT660A |
Develop the application of enterprise systems in manufacturing |
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MSACMT661A |
Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes |
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MSACMT670A |
Develop and manage sustainable energy practices |
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MSACMT671A |
Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices |
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MSACMT681A |
Develop a proactive maintenance strategy |
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MSAENV672B |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability |
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MSAPMOHS601A |
Establish workplace OHS management system |
MSAPMOHS503A |
MSL936001A |
Maintain quality system and continuous improvement processes within work/functional area |
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PMAOMIR622B |
Build partnerships to improve incident response capacity |
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PMAOMIR650B |
Manage a crisis |
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PMASUP620B |
Manage environmental management system |
PMASUP520B |
PSPMNGT604B |
Manage change |
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PSPMNGT605B |
Manage diversity |
Group C
Code |
Title |
Prerequisite /s |
MSAPMOHS503A |
Maintain the workplace OHS management system |
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MSAPMOHS510A |
Manage risk |
MSAPMOHS401A |
PMAOHS502B |
Contribute to safety case |
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PMAOHS511A |
Manage emergency incidents |
PMAOMIR320B |
PMAOMIR512B |
Establish incident response preparedness and response systems |
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PMAOMIR523B |
Manage corporate media requirements in a crisis |
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PMAOMIR575B |
Coordinate welfare support activities in response to an incident |
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PMAOPS500A |
Optimise production systems |
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PMAOPS501A |
Provide operational expertise to a project team |
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PMAOPS505A |
Control the process in abnormal situations |
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PMAOPS511B |
Determine energy transfer loads |
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PMAOPS512B |
Determine mass transfer loads |
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PMAOPS520C |
Manage utilities |
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PMAOPS521C |
Plan plant shutdown |
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PMAOPS522A |
Coordinate plant shut down |
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PMAOPS550B |
Develop a colour formulation |
PMAOPS350B PMAOPS450B |
PMASUP520B |
Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process |
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PMASUP540B |
Analyse equipment performance |
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Up to one (1 ) relevant unit may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where that unit is available for inclusion at Diploma or above. |
Group D
Code |
Title |
Prerequisite /s |
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MSACMC411A |
Lead a competitive manufacturing team |
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MSACMC413A |
Lead team culture improvement |
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MSACMS401A |
Ensure process improvements are sustained |
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MSACMT430A |
Improve cost factors in work practices |
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MSACMT440A |
Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment |
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MSACMT441A |
Facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing |
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MSACMT450A |
Undertake process capability improvements |
MSACMT452A |
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MSACMT451A |
Mistake proof a production process |
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MSACMT452A |
Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing |
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MSACMT460A |
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing |
MSACMT260A |
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MSACMT481A |
Undertake proactive maintenance analyses |
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MSACMT482A |
Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy |
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MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSAPMOHS400A |
Contribute to workplace OHS management system |
MSAPMOHS300A |
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MSAPMOHS401A |
Assess risk |
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MSAPMOPS400A |
Optimise process/plant area |
MSAPMSUP390A |
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MSAPMOPS401A |
Trial new process product |
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MSAPMOPS404A |
Co-ordinate maintenance |
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MSAPMOPS405A |
Identify problems in fluid power system |
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MSAPMOPS406A |
Identify problems in electronic control systems |
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MSAPMPER400A |
Coordinate permit process |
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MSAPMSUP400A |
Develop and monitor quality systems |
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MSL954001A |
Obtain representative samples in accordance with a sampling plan |
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PMAOHS420B |
Develop first aid procedures and manage resources |
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PMAOMIR320B |
Manage incident response information |
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PMAOMIR407B |
Audit incident preparedness and established response system |
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PMAOMIR418B |
Coordinate incident response |
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PMAOMIR424B |
Develop and maintain community relationships |
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PMAOMIR430B |
Conduct and assess incident exercises |
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PMAOMIR444B |
Develop incident containment tactics |
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PMAOMIR449B |
Monitor legal compliance obligations during incidents |
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PMAOPS350B |
Match and adjust colour |
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PMAOPS402A |
Respond to abnormal process situations |
MSAPMSUP390A |
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PMAOPS405A |
Operate complex control systems |
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PMAOPS410B |
Monitor remote production facilities |
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PMAOPS411B |
Manage plant shutdown and restart |
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PMAOPS450B |
Solve colour problems |
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PMASUP410B |
Develop plant documentation |
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PMASUP420B |
Minimise environmental impact of process |
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PMASUP432B |
Coordinate pipeline projects |
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PMASUP440B |
Commission/recommission plant |
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PMASUP441B |
Decommission plant |
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PMASUP445A |
Participate in HAZOP studies |
PMAOPS280A |
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TAEASS401A |
Plan assessment activities and processes |
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TAEASS402A |
Assess competence |
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TAEASS403A |
Participate in assessment validation |
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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 for inclusion at Certificate IV or above. |