PMA20108 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations

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PMA20108 Certificate II in Process Plant Operations

Modification History

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
MEM11001C	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.