Subjects

To be awarded the add topic PMA40116 Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology competency must be achieved in twenty-six (26) units of competency:

five (5) core units of competency

twenty-one (21) elective units of competency, chosen as specified below:

a minimum of one (1) unit of competency from Group A

the remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B and C (with a maximum of eighteen (18) from Group C) to bring the total number of electives to twenty-one (21).

Note: Five (5) elective units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in Groups B and C.

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 MSMOPS400

Optimise process/plant area

add topic MSMOPS401

Trial new process or product

add topic PMAOPS402

Respond to abnormal process situations

add topic MSMSUP390

add topic PMAOPS405

Operate complex control systems

add topic PMAOPS410

Operate remote production facilities

add topic PMAOPS411

Manage plant shutdown and restart

add topic PMAOPS433

Manage wells and gathering systems

add topic PMAOPS434

Commission wells and gathering systems

add topic PMAOPS450

Solve colour problems

add topic PMAOPS460

Monitor and operate tailings management facilities

Group B Support electives

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic MSMENV472

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic MSL954001

Obtain representative samples in accordance with a sampling plan

add topic MSMPER400

Coordinate permit process

add topic MSMPER300

add topic MSMSUP400

Develop and monitor quality systems

add topic MSMSUP404

Coordinate maintenance

add topic MSMSUP405

Identify problems in fluid power system

add topic MSMSUP406

Identify problems in electronic control systems

add topic MSMWHS400

Contribute to WHS management system

add topic MSMWHS401

Assess risk

add topic MSS403002A

Ensure process improvements are sustained

add topic MSS403011A

Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices

add topic MSS403013A

Lead team culture improvement

add topic MSS403030A

Improve cost factors in work practices

add topic MSS403040A

Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S

add topic MSS403041A

Facilitate breakthough improvements

add topic MSS403051A

Mistake proof an operational process

add topic MSS404050A

Undertake process capability improvements

add topic MSS404052

add topic MSS404060A

Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team

add topic MSS404081A

Undertake proactive maintenance analyses

add topic MSS404082A

Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy

add topic MSS405052A

Apply statistics to operational processes

add topic PMAOMIR305

Operate panel during an emergency

add topic PMAOPS305

add topic PMAOMIR407

Audit incident preparedness and established response system

add topic PMAOMIR418

Coordinate incident response

add topic PMAOMIR424

Develop and maintain community relationships

add topic PMAOMIR430

Conduct and assess incident exercises

add topic PMAOMIR444

Develop incident containment tactics

add topic PMAOMIR449

Monitor legal compliance obligations during incidents

add topic PMASUP410

Develop plant documentation

add topic PMASUP420

Minimise environmental impact of process

add topic PMASUP432

Coordinate pipeline projects

add topic MSMPER300

add topic PMASUP440

Commission/recommission plant

add topic PMASUP441

Decommission plant

add topic PMASUP444

Plan plant preparation and isolation

add topic PMASUP445

Participate in HAZOP studies

add topic PMAOPS280

add topic PMAWHS420

Develop first aid procedures and manage resources

add topic TAEASS401

Plan assessment activities and processes

add topic TAEASS402

Assess competence

add topic TAEASS403

Participate in assessment validation

add topic TAEASS502

Design and develop assessment tools

Up to one (1) relevant unit may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where that unit is packaged in a Certificate IV or Diploma.

Group C Other electives

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic FDFPH1001A

Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice

add topic FDFPH2001A

Apply Good Manufacturing Practice procedures

FDFPHGMP3A

Monitor the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practice procedures

add topic HLTAID003

Provide first aid

add topic MEM04001B

Operate melting furnaces

add topic MEM05012C

Perform routine manual metal arc welding

add topic MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

add topic MEM09003B

Prepare basic engineering drawing

add topic MEM09002B

add topic MEM11011B

Undertake manual handling

add topic MEM16005A

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

add topic MEM18011C

Shutdown and isolate machine/equipment

add topic MSMBLIC001

License to operate a standard boiler

add topic MSMBLIC002

License to operate an advanced boiler

add topic MSL952001

Collect routine site samples

add topic MSL973001

Perform basic tests

add topic MSMENV172

Identify and minimise environmental hazards

add topic MSMOPS100

Use equipment

add topic MSMOPS102

Perform tasks to support production

add topic MSMOPS200

Operate equipment

add topic MSMOPS212

Use organisation computers or data systems

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 MSMPER300

Issue work permits

add topic MSMWHS201

add topic MSMSUP101

Clean workplace or equipment

add topic MSMSUP106

Work in a team

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 MSMSUP300

Identify and apply process improvements

add topic MSMSUP301

Apply HACCP to the workplace

add topic MSMSUP303

Identify equipment faults

add topic MSMSUP309

Maintain and organise workplace records

add topic MSMSUP310

Contribute to development of workplace documentation

add topic MSMSUP330

Develop and adjust a production schedule

add topic MSMSUP382

Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace

add topic MSMSUP383

Facilitate a team

add topic MSMSUP390

Use structured problem-solving tools

add topic MSMWHS100

Follow WHS procedures

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 MSMWHS300

Facilitate the implementation of WHS for a work group

add topic MSMWHS200

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 NWP357B

Monitor, operate and control reverse osmosis and nano-filtration processes

add topic PMAOMIR210

Control evacuation to muster point

add topic PMAOMIR301

Undertake initial rescue

add topic MSMWHS216

add topic MSMWHS217

add topic HLTAID003

add topic PMAOMIR302

Respond to a helideck incident

add topic PMAOMIR317

Facilitate search and rescue operations

add topic PMAOMIR320

Manage incident response information

add topic PMAOMIR321

Manage communication systems during an incident

add topic PMAOMIR346

Assess and secure an incident site

add topic PMAOPS101

Read dials and indicators

add topic PMAOPS105

Select and prepare materials

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

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.