Subjects

To be awarded the add topic PMA50116 Diploma of Process Plant Technology competency must be achieved in ten (10) units of competency:

four (4) core units of competency

six (6) elective units of competency, chosen as specified below:

a minimum of two (2) from Group A

the remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B and C (with a maximum of two (2) from Group C) to bring the total number of electives to six (6).

Note:Two (2) elective units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified in Group 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 four(4) units from the following list.

Unit code

Unit title

add topic MSMENV272

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic MSMSUP200

Achieve work outcomes

add topic MSMSUP210

Process and record information

add topic MSMWHS200

Work safely

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A Technical electives

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic PMAOPS500

Optimise production systems

add topic PMAOPS501

Provide operational expertise to a project team

add topic PMAOPS505

Control the process during abnormal situations

add topic PMAOPS511

Determine energy transfer loads

add topic PMAOPS512

Determine mass transfer loads

add topic PMAOPS520

Manage utilities

add topic PMAOPS521

Plan plant shutdown

add topic PMAOPS522

Coordinate plant shut down

add topic PMAOPS550

Develop a colour formulation

add topic PMAOPS350

add topic PMAOPS450

add topic PMAOPS560

Plan and design tailings management facilities

Up to one (1) technical elective unit may be chosen from Group A in add topic PMA60116 Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology

Group B Support electives

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic MSMWHS503

Maintain WHS management system

add topic MSMWHS510

Manage risk

add topic PMAOMIR512

Establish incident response preparedness and response systems

add topic PMAOMIR523

Manage corporate media requirements in a crisis

add topic PMAOMIR575

Coordinate welfare support activities in response to an incident

add topic PMASUP520

Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process

add topic PMASUP540

Analyse equipment performance

add topic PMAWHS502

Contribute to safety case

add topic PMAWHS511

Manage emergency incidents

Group C Other electives

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic MSL954001

Obtain representative samples in accordance with a sampling plan

add topic MSMENV472

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic MSMOPS400

Optimise process/plant area

add topic MSMOPS401

Trial new process or product

add topic MSMPER300

Issue work permits

add topic MSMWHS201

add topic MSMPER400

Coordinate permit process

add topic MSMPER300

add topic MSMSUP390

Use structured problem-solving tools

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 faults in electronic control systems

add topic MSMWHS400

Contribute to WHS management system

add topic MSMWHS401

Assess risk

add topic MSS403002

Ensure process improvements are sustained

add topic MSS403011

Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices

add topic MSS403013

Lead team culture improvement

add topic MSS403030

Improve cost factors in work practices

add topic MSS403040

Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S

add topic MSS403041

Facilitate breakthrough improvements

add topic MSS403051

Mistake proof an operational process

add topic MSS404050

Undertake process capability improvements

add topic MSS404052

add topic MSS404060

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

add topic MSS404081

Undertake proactive maintenance analyses

add topic MSS404082

Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy

add topic MSS404052A

Apply statistics to operational processes

add topic PMAOMIR407

Audit incident preparedness and established response systems

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 PMAOPS280

Interpret process plant schematics

add topic PMAOPS350

Match and adjust colour

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

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

Up to two (2) relevant units may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are packaged in a Certificate IV or above.


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.