PMA30120 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations

Release 3

PMA30120 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations

Modification History

Release 3. 10 PMASMELT coded units reinstated into the elective group. Equivalent.

Release 2. Nineteen low use units removed from elective bank as determined at December 2020 AISC meeting in response to Skills Ministers’ objectives. Equivalent.

Release 1. Seven specialisations added, packaging rules amended, 20 new PMAOPS coded units added and listed elective units reduced. Supersedes and equivalent to PMA30116 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of advanced operators and operations technicians who use production equipment to directly produce product. At this level, operators/technicians undertake advanced operations, typically of integrated plant units in accordance with the operating procedures and apply their knowledge to anticipate problems. They are expected to solve a range of foreseen and unforeseen problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems that do not have a known solution or a solution recorded in the procedures.

Entry Requirements

Nil

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the PMA30120 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations competency must be achieved in twenty-one (21) units of competency:

5 core units

16 elective units, consisting of:

at least 14 different units from the electives listed below

up to 2 units from any endorsed training package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the PMA30120 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Packaging for each specialisation:

All units in Group A and Group H electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (Offshore Oil Upstream)

All units in Group B and Group H electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (Gas/LNG Upstream)

All units in Group C and Group H electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (Gas/LNG Downstream)

All units in Group D and Group H electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (Utilities)

All units in Group E and Group H electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (CSG Plant)

All units in Group F and Group H electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (CSG Well)

All units in Group G and Group H electives must be selected for award of the Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (CSG Pipelines)

Complete all five (5) units from the following list:

Core Units
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
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

Group A electives: Offshore Oil Upstream specialisation
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
PMAOPS246	Operate separation equipment
PMAOPS322	Undertake well management
PMAOPS357	Operate and troubleshoot produced water and water injection systems
PMAOPS363	Operate and troubleshoot export systems
Plus
PMAOPS336	Operate and troubleshoot fixed-bed adsorption system
Or
PMAOPS334	Operate and troubleshoot gas absorption system

Group B electives: Gas/LNG Upstream specialisation
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
PMAOPS322	Undertake well management
PMAOPS363	Operate and troubleshoot export systems
PMAOPS370	Operate and troubleshoot condensate stabilisation systems
Plus
PMAOPS336	Operate and troubleshoot fixed-bed adsorption system
Or
PMAOPS334	Operate and troubleshoot gas absorption system

Group C electives: Gas/LNG Downstream specialisation
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
PMAOPS310	Operate and troubleshoot distillation system
PMAOPS336	Operate and troubleshoot fixed-bed adsorption system
PMAOPS341	Operate and troubleshoot cryogenic processes
PMAOPS343	Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility
PMAOPS346	Operate and troubleshoot liquefaction process

Group D electives: Utilities specialisation
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
PMAOPS204	Select and use utilities and services
PMAOPS332	Generate electrical power
PMAOPS349	Operate and troubleshoot hydraulic systems
PMAOPS352	Operate and troubleshoot instrument and plant air systems
PMAOPS354	Operate and troubleshoot inert gas generation systems
PMAOPS355	Operate and troubleshoot fuel systems
PMAOPS356	Operate and troubleshoot water treatment systems
PMAOPS367	Operate and troubleshoot cooling water systems
PMAOPS368	Operate and troubleshoot heating medium/hot oil systems
PMAOPS369	Operate and troubleshoot drain and vent systems

Group E electives: CSG Plant specialisation
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
PMAOPS205	Operate heat exchangers
PMAOPS223	Operate and monitor valve systems
PMAOPS246	Operate separation equipment
PMAOPS280	Interpret process plant schematics
PMAOPS306	Operate and troubleshoot production unit
PMAOPS314	Operate and troubleshoot compressor systems
Plus
PMAOPS201	Operate fluid flow equipment
Or
PMAOPS222	Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment	PMAOPS221 Operate and monitor prime movers OR PMAOPS324 Operate a gas turbine

Group F electives: CSG Well specialisation
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
PMAOPS223	Operate and monitor valve systems
PMAOPS233	Monitor wells and gathering systems
PMAOPS280	Interpret process plant schematics
PMAOPS318	Conduct artificial lift
PMAOPS339	Operate and troubleshoot wells and gathering systems
Plus
PMAOPS201	Operate fluid flow equipment
Or
PMAOPS222	Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment	PMAOPS221 Operate and monitor prime movers OR PMAOPS324 Operate a gas turbine

Group G electives: CSG Pipeline specialisation
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
PMAOPS216	Operate local control system
PMAOPS223	Operate and monitor valve systems
PMAOPS230	Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment
PMAOPS280	Interpret process plant schematics
PMAOPS338	Communicate and monitor pipeline activities
PMAOPS342	Conduct pipeline pigging
PMASUP241	Maintain pipeline easements

Group H electives: Tradecraft and permit to work/isolations
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
MSMPER201	Monitor and control work permits
MSMSUP240	Undertake minor maintenance
MSMSUP303	Identify equipment faults
MSMWHS201	Conduct hazard analysis
PMAOPS347	Create and conduct isolations in the workplace	PMASUP244 Prepare and isolate plant
PMASUP244	Prepare and isolate plant

Other electives
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
HLTAID013	Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
HLTAID014	Provide advanced First Aid
MEM07033	Operate and monitor basic boiler	MEM11011, MEM13015, MEM16006
MEM09002	Interpret technical drawing	MEM12023, MEM12024, MEM13015, MEM16006
MEM09003	Prepare basic engineering drawing	MEM09002, MEM12023, MEM12024, MEM13015, MEM16006
MEM11011	Undertake manual handling	MEM13015, MEM16006
MEM12023	Perform engineering measurements	MEM13015, MEM16006
MEM12024	Perform computations	MEM13015, MEM16006
MEM13015	Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006	Organise and communicate information	MEM13015
MEM18011	Shut down and isolate machines/equipment	MEM11011, MEM13015, MEM16006
MSL952001	Collect routine site samples
MSL973013	Perform basic tests
MSMBLIC001	Licence to operate a standard boiler
MSMBLIC002	Licence to operate an advanced boiler
MSMOPS100	Use equipment
MSMOPS200	Operate equipment
MSMOPS212	Use organisation computers or data systems
MSMPER200	Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER202	Observe permit work
MSMPER205	Enter confined space	MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
MSMPER300	Issue work permits	MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
MSMPMC303	Operate grinding equipment
MSMPMC306	Operate crushing equipment
MSMSUP101	Clean workplace or equipment
MSMSUP106	Work in a team
MSMSUP200	Achieve work outcomes
MSMSUP210	Process and record information
MSMSUP292	Sample and test materials and product
MSMSUP300	Identify and apply process improvements
MSMSUP310	Contribute to the 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
MSMWHS100	Follow WHS procedures
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
MSMWHS300	Facilitate the implementation of WHS for a work group
MSMWHS401	Assess risk
MSS402002	Sustain process improvements
MSS402040	Apply 5S procedures
MSS402050	Monitor process capability
MSS402080	Undertake root cause analysis
MSS402081	Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy
MSS402082	Apply cost factors to work practices
MSS402083	Use planning software systems in operations
PMAOMIR301	Undertake initial rescue
PMAOMIR302	Respond to a helideck incident
PMAOMIR306	Operate control panel during an emergency
PMAOMIR323	Manage communication systems during an incident
PMAOMIR322	Manage incident response information
PMAOMIR346	Assess and secure an incident site
PMAOPS101	Read dials and indicators
PMAOPS105	Select and prepare materials
PMAOPS202	Operate fluid mixing equipment
PMAOPS208	Operate chemical separation equipment
PMAOPS210	Operate solids handling equipment
PMAOPS213	Package product/material
PMAOPS217	Operate wet milling equipment
PMAOPS220	Monitor chemical reactions in the process
PMAOPS221	Operate and monitor prime movers
PMAOPS224	Provide fluids for utilities and support
PMAOPS231	Control gas odourisation
PMAOPS232	Operate filtration equipment
PMAOPS234	Monitor and operate low pressure compressors
PMAOPS236	Monitor continuous process plant
PMAOPS240	Store fluids in bulk
PMAOPS241	Operate Joule-Thomson effect device
PMAOPS247	Operate powered separation equipment
PMAOPS260	Conduct screening operations
PMAOPS261	Operate bulk solids loading equipment
PMAOPS262	Operate digestion equipment
PMAOPS309	Operate solids handling/storage facility
PMAOPS311	Operate and troubleshoot reactors and reaction equipment
PMAOPS313	Operate and troubleshoot furnaces to induce reaction
PMAOPS315	Operate and troubleshoot process control systems
PMAOPS316	Organise storage and logistics of general materials
PMAOPS317	Undertake ship transfer operations
PMAOPS319	Adjust batch
PMAOPS328	Operate and troubleshoot heating furnace
PMAOPS331	Operate and troubleshoot gas turbine system
PMAOPS344	Operate and troubleshoot flare system
PMAOPS345	Operate and troubleshoot gas treatment process
PMAOPS348	Operate safety, protection and shutdown systems
PMAOPS351	Operate and troubleshoot turret swivel systems
PMAOPS353	Operate and troubleshoot heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
PMAOPS358	Process design fundamentals
PMAOPS359	Operate and troubleshoot process measurement and control systems
PMAOPS390	Operate a biochemical process
PMAOPS405	Operate complex control systems
PMAOPS411	Manage plant shutdown and restart
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
PMASUP245	Break and make flanged joints using hand tools
PMASUP246	Disconnect and reconnect non-flared tube fitting joints
PMASUP305	Operate offshore cranes
PMASUP311	Operate communications hub
PMASUP349	Monitor and control repairs and modifications on operational pipe
PMASUP345	Monitor vibration
PMASUP348	Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems
PMAWHS211	Prepare equipment for emergency response
PMAWHS213	Undertake fire control and emergency rescue
PMAWHS310	Investigate incidents
PMAWHS311	Lead emergency teams
PSPGEN015	Work effectively with diversity
RIIPBE203D	Conduct precipitation operations
RIIPBE301D	Conduct calcinations activities
RIIPBE308D	Conduct thickening and clarifying process
RIIRIS201E	Conduct local risk control
TAEASS301	Contribute to assessment
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction
TLID2010	Operate a forklift
UEPOPL001	Licence to operate a steam turbine

Qualification Mapping Information

Release 3. Supersedes and equivalent to PMA30120 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (Release 2). 10 PMASMELT units reinstated into elective group.

Release 2. Supersedes and equivalent to PMA30120 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (Release 1).

Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to PMA30116 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=9fc2cf53-e570-4e9f-ad6a-b228ffdb6875