Subjects

To be awarded the add topic PMA20116 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:

a minimum of four (4) units of competency 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: 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 packaged in a Certificate II.

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

add topic MSMENV272

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic MSMSUP100

Apply workplace context to own job

add topic MSMSUP102

Communicate in the workplace

add topic MSMWHS110

Follow emergency response procedures

add topic MSMWHS200

Work safely

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A Technical electives

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic FDFPH2001A

Apply Good Manufacturing Practice procedures

add topic MEM04001B

Operate melting furnaces

add topic MSMOPS200

Operate equipment

add topic MSMOPS212

Use organisation computers or data systems

add topic PMAOPS201

Operate fluid flow equipment

add topic PMAOPS202

Operate fluid mixing equipment

add topic PMAOPS204

Select and use utilities and services

add topic PMAOPS205

Operate heat exchangers

add topic PMAOPS208

Operate chemical separation equipment

add topic PMAOPS210

Operate solids handling equipment

add topic PMAOPS211

Operate manufacturing extrusion systems

add topic PMAOPS213

Package product/material

add topic PMAOPS216

Operate local control system

add topic PMAOPS217

Operate wet milling equipment

add topic PMAOPS220

Monitor chemical reactions in the process

add topic PMAOPS221

Operate and monitor prime movers

add topic PMAOPS222

Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment

add topic PMAOPS221 OR

add topic PMAOPS324

add topic PMAOPS223

Operate and monitor valve systems

add topic PMAOPS224

Provide fluids for utilities and support

add topic PMAOPS226

Monitor and operate flare systems

add topic PMAOPS230

Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment

add topic PMAOPS231

Control gas odourisation

add topic PMAOPS232

Operate filtration equipment

add topic PMAOPS233

Monitor wells and gathering systems

add topic PMAOPS234

Monitor and operate low pressure compressors

add topic PMAOPS236

Monitor continuous process plant

add topic PMAOPS240

Store fluids in bulk

add topic PMAOPS241

Operate Joule-Thomson effect device

add topic PMAOPS242

Moor ships for transfer of bulk processed particulates or fluids

add topic PMAOPS246

Operate separation equipment

add topic PMAOPS247

Operate powered separation equipment

add topic PMAOPS260

Conduct screening operations

add topic PMAOPS261

Operate bulk solids loading equipment

add topic PMAOPS262

Operate digestion equipment

add topic PMAOPS263

Operate leaching equipment

add topic PMAOPS264

Operate solvent extraction equipment

add topic PMAOPS265

Operate magnetic/electrical separation equipment

add topic PMAOPS280

Interpret process plant schematics

add topic PMAOPS290

Operate a biotreater

add topic PMAOPS324

Operate a gas turbine

add topic PMASMELT260

Form carbon anodes

add topic PMASMELT261

Bake carbon anodes

add topic PMASMELT262

Clean and strip anode rods

add topic PMASMELT263

Spray carbon anodes

add topic PMASMELT264

Start up reduction cells

add topic PMASMELT265

Operate reduction cells

add topic PMASMELT266

Deliver molten metal

add topic PMASMELT267

Cast ingots

add topic PMASMELT268

Operate vertical direct casting process

add topic PMASMELT269

Operate cell tending equipment

add topic PMASMELT270

Supply product from reduction cells

add topic PMC552002C

Operate equipment to blend/mix materials

add topic PMC552003C

Operate grinding equipment

add topic PMC552008B

Operate crushing equipment

add topic PMC562070B

Move materials

add topic UEPOPS319B

Operate and monitor gas production plant

One (1) unit may be chosen from Group A in add topic PMA30116 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations

Group B Support electives

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic HLTAID003

Provide first aid

add topic MEM05012C

Perform routine manual metal arc welding

add topic MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

add topic MEM16005A

Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities

add topic MSL952001

Collect routine site samples

add topic MSMPER200

Work in accordance with an issued permit

add topic MSMPER201

Monitor and control work permits

add topic MSMPER202

Observe permit work

add topic MSMPER205

Enter confined space

add topic MSMPER200

add topic MSMSUP200

Achieve work outcomes

add topic MSMSUP204

Pack products or materials

add topic MSMSUP205

Transfer loads

add topic MSMSUP210

Process and record information

add topic MSMSUP240

Undertake minor maintenance

add topic MSMSUP273

Handle goods

add topic MSMSUP280

Manage conflict at work

add topic MSMSUP291

Participate in continuous improvement

add topic MSMSUP292

Sample and test materials and product

add topic MSMWHS201

Conduct hazard analysis

add topic MSMWHS205

Control minor incidents

add topic MSMWHS210

Undertake first response to non-fire incidents

add topic MSMWHS212

Undertake first response to fire incidents

add topic MSMWHS216

Operate breathing apparatus

add topic MSMWHS217

Gas test atmospheres

add topic MSMWHS218

Control the risks of falls

add topic MSS402002A

Sustain process improvements

add topic MSS402030A

Apply cost factors to work practices

add topic MSS402031A

Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements

add topic MSS402040A

Apply 5S procedures

add topic MSS402050A

Monitor process capability

add topic MSS402051A

Apply quality standards

add topic MSS402060A

Use planning software systems in operations

add topic MSS402080A

Undertake root cause analysis

add topic MSS402081A

Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy

add topic PMAOMIR210

Control evacuation to muster point

add topic PMASUP236

Operate vehicles in the field

add topic PMASUP237

Undertake crane, dogging and load transfer operations

add topic PMASUP241

Maintain pipeline easements

add topic PMASUP242

Monitor pipeline civil works

add topic PMASUP243

Monitor and maintain pipeline coatings

add topic PMASUP244

Prepare and isolate plant

add topic PMASUP245

Break and make flanged joints using hand tools

add topic PMASUP246

Disconnect and reconnect non-flared tube fitting joints

add topic PMAWHS211

Prepare equipment for emergency response

add topic PMAWHS213

Undertake fire control and emergency rescue

add topic PMAWHS214

Undertake helicopter safety and escape

add topic PMAWHS215

Apply offshore facility abandonment and sea survival procedures

add topic PMAWHS221

Maintain first aid resources and records

add topic TLID2010

Operate a forklift

Group C Other electives

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic FDFPH1001A

Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice

add topic MEM11011B

Undertake manual handling

add topic MSMOPS100

Use equipment

add topic MSMOPS102

Perform tasks to support production

add topic MSMSUP101

Clean workplace or equipment

add topic MSMSUP106

Work in a team

add topic MSMENV172

Identify and minimise environmental hazards

add topic MSMWHS100

Follow WHS procedures

add topic PMAOPS101

Read dials and indicators

add topic PMAOPS105

Select and prepare materials

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.


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.