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Qualification details

PMA60108 - Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
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Supersedes and is equivalent to PMA60102 - Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology 10/Nov/2010
Is superseded by and equivalent to PMA60116 - Advanced Diploma of Process Plant TechnologySupersedes and is equivalent to PMA60108 Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology 01/Jun/2016

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

Training packages that include this qualification

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Units of competency

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PMAOPS600C - Modify plantModify plantSupersededN/A
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
MSACMT440A - Lead 5S in a manufacturing environmentLead 5S in a manufacturing environmentSupersededN/A
MSACMC610A - Manage relationships with non-customer external organisationsManage relationships with non-customer external organisationsSupersededN/A
PMAOHS502B - Contribute to safety caseContribute to safety caseSupersededN/A
PMAOMIR622B - Build partnerships to improve incident response capacityBuild partnerships to improve incident response capacitySupersededN/A
PMASUP440B - Commission/recommission plantCommission/recommission plantSupersededN/A
MSACMT450A - Undertake process capability improvementsUndertake process capability improvementsSupersededN/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 411 Advanced Diploma 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Chemical, Hydrocarbon and Oil Refining 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Chemical, Hydrocarbons, Refining Process Plant Technologist,Petroleum Products Distribution Manager,Chemical, Hydrocarbons, Refining Operations Manager,Chemical, Hydrocarbons, Refining Senior Production 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 411 Advanced Diploma 11/Nov/2010 
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Modification History

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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 

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

  • verify with appropriate people.
  • determine modification requirements
  • liaise with personnel
  • complete all reports.
  • communicate with stakeholders
  • obtain 'sign off' from all relevant persons.
  • communicate with production personnel
  • ensure project records are complete

Teamwork

  • work autonomously or as part of a team
  • liaise and cooperate with other team members
  • identify own role and responsibility within a team
  • undertake appropriate and effective communication with team members

Problem-solving

  • optimise production of new product/use of new or modified process
  • apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes
  • check performance of equipment/plant and make approved adjustments
  • make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity
  • clarifying and addressing potential issues
  • identify problems and make contributions to their solution

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
  • predict consequences and identify improvements
  • use analytical and decision making skills
  • recommend corrective and/or optimization actions

Planning and organising

  • supervise process/plant trials
  • ensure process needs for new product have been met.
  • coordinate trials
  • plan operation
  • identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment/plant checks
  • identify most efficient and appropriate equipment/plant
  • analyse equipment/plant 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
  • 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

  • undertake plant modifications
  • determine material requirements for product.
  • determine process requirements for product.
  • interpret trial results
  • interpret specifications
  • monitor initial production and adjust process, conditions and materials
  • develop a modified process

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  () 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 /

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAPMOHS200A

Work safely

MSAPMSUP200B

Achieve work outcomes

MSAPMSUP210A

Process and record information

Elective units of competency 

Select eleven  (11 ) units as specified below:

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

Note that three  () 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 /

PMAOPS600C

Modify plant

PMAOPS601A

Debottleneck plant

Group B 

Code 

Title 

Prerequisite /

MSACMC610A

Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations

MSACMC611A

Manage people relationships

MSACMC612A

Manage workplace learning

MSACMT630A

Optimise cost of product

MSACMT631A

MSACMT640A

Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environment

MSACMT641A

Implement a continuous improvement system

MSACMT650A

Determine and improve process capability

MSACMT452A

MSACMT660A

Develop the application of enterprise systems in manufacturing

MSACMT661A

Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes

MSACMT670A

Develop and manage sustainable energy practices

MSACMT671A

Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices

MSACMT681A

Develop a proactive maintenance strategy

MSAENV672B

Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

MSAPMOHS601A

Establish workplace OHS management system

MSAPMOHS503A

MSL936001A

Maintain quality system and continuous improvement processes within work/functional area

PMAOMIR622B

Build partnerships to improve incident response capacity

PMAOMIR650B

Manage a crisis

PMASUP620B

Manage environmental management system

PMASUP520B

PSPMNGT604B

Manage change

PSPMNGT605B

Manage diversity

Group C 

Code 

Title 

Prerequisite /

MSAPMOHS503A

Maintain the workplace OHS management system

MSAPMOHS510A

Manage risk

MSAPMOHS401A

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

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

PMASUP520B

Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process

PMASUP540B

Analyse equipment performance

Up to one  () 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 /

MSACMC411A

Lead a competitive manufacturing team

MSACMC413A

Lead team culture improvement

MSACMS401A

Ensure process improvements are sustained

MSACMT430A

Improve cost factors in work practices

MSACMT440A

Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment

MSACMT441A

Facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing

MSACMT450A

Undertake process capability improvements

MSACMT452A

MSACMT451A

Mistake proof a production process

MSACMT452A

Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing

MSACMT460A

Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing

MSACMT260A

MSACMT481A

Undertake proactive maintenance analyses

MSACMT482A

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

PMASUP441B

Decommission plant

PMASUP445A

Participate in HAZOP studies

PMAOPS280A

TAEASS401A

Plan assessment activities and processes

TAEASS402A

Assess competence

TAEASS403A

Participate in assessment validation

Up to two  () 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.