PMA60108 - Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology

Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology

The Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology has been developed as a technical qualification for use in the Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package (PMA08). This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced technical and para-professional operations within the chemical, hydrocarbons or refining industries

Job roles/employment outcomes

The Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology is intended for process plant technologists or para-professionals who may have worked their way up through the chemical, hydrocarbons or refining certificate qualifications or who have entered the industry at this level, either from another industry or trade occupation.

The process plant technologist will analyse performance and failure in equipment and products and will assist in the development on new and modified products.

The Advanced Diploma of in Competitive Manufacturing MCM60104 is available for team leaders and managers at this level where the job requires sophisticated manufacturing practice skills rather than technical skills.

This qualification is typically used to develop employees performing a highly technical role that includes an ability to lead others and conduct technical problem solving according to the needs of the work in the manufactured mineral products industries.

People with this qualification may be expected to work 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.

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 into the qualification

The Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology offers advanced technical training to people who have completed PMA50110 Diploma of Process Plant Technology or other relevant qualifications, or who have significant relevant industry experience without formal qualifications. Credit for this qualification may include units contained within relevant skill sets.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include PMA70108 Graduate Certificate in Surface Coatings, MSA60108 Advanced Diploma of Manufacturing Technology, MSA61108 Advanced Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing or other relevant qualifications, including appropriate vocational graduate qualifications.

Additional qualification advice

MSA61108 Advanced Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing is available for team leaders and managers at this level who already possess technical skills and who require additional manufacturing practice skills above those available in this qualification.

Licensing considerations

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, in some jurisdictions some units of competency in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology competency must be achieved in fifteen (15) units of competency:

four (4) 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

Code	Title	Prerequisite/s
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAPMOHS200A	Work safely
MSAPMSUP200B	Achieve work outcomes
MSAPMSUP210A	Process and record information

Elective units of competency

Select eleven (11) units as specified below:

A minimum of one (1) from Group A

A minimum of one (1) from Group B

The remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B, C and D (with a maximum of seven (7) from Group D) to bring the total number of electives to eleven (11).

Note that three (3) elective units can be chosen from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses as specified in Groups C and D.

Group A

Code	Title	Prerequisite/s
PMAOPS600C	Modify plant
PMAOPS601A	Debottleneck plant

Group B

Code	Title	Prerequisite/s
MSACMC610A	Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations
MSACMC611A	Manage people relationships
MSACMC612A	Manage workplace learning
MSACMT630A	Optimise cost of product	MSACMT631A
MSACMT640A	Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environment
MSACMT641A	Implement a continuous improvement system
MSACMT650A	Determine and improve process capability	MSACMT452A
MSACMT660A	Develop the application of enterprise systems in manufacturing
MSACMT661A	Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes
MSACMT670A	Develop and manage sustainable energy practices
MSACMT671A	Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices
MSACMT681A	Develop a proactive maintenance strategy
MSAENV672B	Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability
MSAPMOHS601A	Establish workplace OHS management system	MSAPMOHS503A
MSL936001A	Maintain quality system and continuous improvement processes within work/functional area
PMAOMIR622B	Build partnerships to improve incident response capacity
PMAOMIR650B	Manage a crisis
PMASUP620B	Manage environmental management system	PMASUP520B
PSPMNGT604B	Manage change
PSPMNGT605B	Manage diversity

Group C

Code	Title	Prerequisite/s
MSAPMOHS503A	Maintain the workplace OHS management system
MSAPMOHS510A	Manage risk	MSAPMOHS401A
PMAOHS502B	Contribute to safety case
PMAOHS511A	Manage emergency incidents	PMAOMIR320B
PMAOMIR512B	Establish incident response preparedness and response systems
PMAOMIR523B	Manage corporate media requirements in a crisis
PMAOMIR575B	Coordinate welfare support activities in response to an incident
PMAOPS500A	Optimise production systems
PMAOPS501A	Provide operational expertise to a project team
PMAOPS505A	Control the process in abnormal situations
PMAOPS511B	Determine energy transfer loads
PMAOPS512B	Determine mass transfer loads
PMAOPS520C	Manage utilities
PMAOPS521C	Plan plant shutdown
PMAOPS522A	Coordinate plant shut down
PMAOPS550B	Develop a colour formulation	PMAOPS350B PMAOPS450B
PMASUP520B	Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process
PMASUP540B	Analyse equipment performance
Up to one (1) relevant unit may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where that unit is available for inclusion at Diploma or above.

Group D

Code	Title		Prerequisite/s
MSACMC411A	Lead a competitive manufacturing team
MSACMC413A	Lead team culture improvement
MSACMS401A	Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSACMT430A	Improve cost factors in work practices
MSACMT440A	Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment
MSACMT441A	Facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing
MSACMT450A	Undertake process capability improvements		MSACMT452A
MSACMT451A	Mistake proof a production process
MSACMT452A	Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing
MSACMT460A	Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing		MSACMT260A
MSACMT481A	Undertake proactive maintenance analyses
MSACMT482A	Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
MSAENV472B	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAPMOHS400A	Contribute to workplace OHS management system		MSAPMOHS300A
MSAPMOHS401A	Assess risk
MSAPMOPS400A	Optimise process/plant area	MSAPMSUP390A
MSAPMOPS401A	Trial new process product
MSAPMOPS404A	Co-ordinate maintenance
MSAPMOPS405A	Identify problems in fluid power system
MSAPMOPS406A	Identify problems in electronic control systems
MSAPMPER400A	Coordinate permit process
MSAPMSUP400A	Develop and monitor quality systems
MSL954001A	Obtain representative samples in accordance with a sampling plan
PMAOHS420B	Develop first aid procedures and manage resources
PMAOMIR320B	Manage incident response information
PMAOMIR407B	Audit incident preparedness and established response system
PMAOMIR418B	Coordinate incident response
PMAOMIR424B	Develop and maintain community relationships
PMAOMIR430B	Conduct and assess incident exercises
PMAOMIR444B	Develop incident containment tactics
PMAOMIR449B	Monitor legal compliance obligations during incidents
PMAOPS350B	Match and adjust colour
PMAOPS402A	Respond to abnormal process situations		MSAPMSUP390A
PMAOPS405A	Operate complex control systems
PMAOPS410B	Monitor remote production facilities
PMAOPS411B	Manage plant shutdown and restart
PMAOPS450B	Solve colour problems
PMASUP410B	Develop plant documentation
PMASUP420B	Minimise environmental impact of process
PMASUP432B	Coordinate pipeline projects
PMASUP440B	Commission/recommission plant
PMASUP441B	Decommission plant
PMASUP445A	Participate in HAZOP studies			PMAOPS280A
TAEASS401A	Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402A	Assess competence
TAEASS403A	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 available for inclusion at Certificate IV or above.

Pathways...

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	verify with appropriate people. determine modification requirements liaise with personnel complete all reports. communicate with stakeholders obtain 'sign off' from all relevant persons. communicate with production personnel ensure project records are complete
Teamwork	work autonomously or as part of a team liaise and cooperate with other team members identify own role and responsibility within a team undertake appropriate and effective communication with team members
Problem-solving	optimise production of new product/use of new or modified process apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes check performance of equipment/plant and make approved adjustments make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity clarifying and addressing potential issues identify problems and make contributions to their solution
Initiative and enterprise	make adjustments to improve equipment/plant performance anticipate the impact of the process on the product determine problems needing action recommend required action recognise problems in systems and documentation critically analyse information develop continuous improvement strategies investigate, rectify and report non-conformance predict consequences and identify improvements use analytical and decision making skills recommend corrective and/or optimization actions
Planning and organising	supervise process/plant trials ensure process needs for new product have been met. coordinate trials plan operation identify requirements for materials, quality, production and equipment/plant checks identify most efficient and appropriate equipment/plant analyse equipment/plant performance
Self-management	operate within appropriate time constraints and work standards select and use appropriate equipment, materials, processes and procedures identify resource requirements, document and monitor consistent performance should be demonstrated
Learning	research and evaluate equipment ask questions to gain information identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding recognise limits of own professional expertise and consult specialists as necessary participate in improvement procedures access manufacturer's manuals/specifications to expand knowledge
Technology	undertake plant modifications determine material requirements for product. determine process requirements for product. interpret trial results interpret specifications monitor initial production and adjust process, conditions and materials develop a modified process