PMA30120 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
Unlock advanced skills
Delve into integrated plant unit operations, applying knowledge to foresee and address challenges. Customisable to meet company needs, this qualification is ideal for those running specific process plant areas.
Elevate your career in chemical, hydrocarbons, or refining sectors with a qualification aligned to industry demands.
This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped for each year at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more
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When Continuous enrolment.
Study Mode Traineeship.
Our Certificate III in Process Plant Operations is a technical qualification for advanced operators and operations technicians who use production equipment to directly produce product. At this level, operators/ technicians will undertake more advanced operations, typically of integrated plant units in accordance with the operating procedures, and would apply their knowledge to anticipate problems. This qualification is customisable based on your company requirements and is typically used to develop employees performing a process plant operator’s role that includes the running of specific areas of a process plant.
There are a number of delivery options to complete this qualification:
- Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) only; this program is suited to existing workers in the chemical, hydrocarbons or refining sectors, or similar industries. Completion will require third party verification and submission of workplace evidence.
- Traineeship consisting of specific units of competency chosen by your employer. This program will include two weekly, twice a year on-campus (ACEPT Munster) block release with all assignments completed in the workplace. To study as a trainee, you must be employed in a training contract by an appropriate organisation.
- fine chemicals
- heavy chemicals
- petrochemicals
- hydrocarbon extraction
- hydrocarbon transmission
- hydrocarbon processing/refining
- minerals processing/refining
- metalliferous processing/refining
- metals smelting/processing
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Units
National ID | Unit title |
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MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
MSMSUP100 | Apply workplace context to own job |
MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace |
MSMWHS110 | Follow emergency response procedures |
MSMWHS200 | Work safely |
Electives
Select SIXTEEN (16) units from this list
National ID | Unit title |
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MSL952001 | Collect routine site samples |
MSL973013 | Perform basic tests |
MSMOPS100 | Use equipment |
MSMOPS200 | Operate equipment |
MSMOPS212 | Use organisation computers or data systems |
MSMPER200 | Work in accordance with an issued permit |
MSMSUP106 | Work in a team |
MSMSUP200 | Achieve work outcomes |
MSMSUP210 | Process and record information |
MSMSUP240 | Undertake minor maintenance |
MSMWHS100 | Follow WHS procedures |
MSMWHS201 | Conduct hazard analysis |
MSMWHS216 | Operate breathing apparatus |
MSMWHS217 | Gas test atmospheres |
PMAOPS101 | Read dials and indicators |
PMAOPS201 | Operate fluid flow equipment |
PMAOPS204 | Select and use utilities and services |
PMAOPS205 | Operate heat exchangers |
PMAOPS216 | Operate local control system |
PMAOPS221 | Operate and monitor prime movers |
PMAOPS223 | Operate and monitor valve systems |
PMAOPS236 | Monitor continuous process plant |
PMAOPS246 | Operate separation equipment |
PMAOPS280 | Interpret process plant schematics |
PMAOPS306 | Operate and troubleshoot production unit |
PMAOPS310 | Operate and troubleshoot distillation system |
PMAOPS314 | Operate and troubleshoot compressor systems |
PMAOPS315 | Operate and troubleshoot process control systems |
PMAOPS317 | Undertake ship transfer operations |
PMAOPS331 | Operate and troubleshoot gas turbine system |
PMAOPS334 | Operate and troubleshoot gas absorption system |
PMAOPS336 | Operate and troubleshoot fixed-bed adsorption system |
PMAOPS341 | Operate and troubleshoot cryogenic processes |
PMAOPS342 | Conduct pipeline pigging |
PMAOPS344 | Operate and troubleshoot flare systems |
PMASUP244 | Prepare and isolate plant |
PMAWHS213 | Undertake fire control and emergency rescue |
RIIRIS201E | Conduct local risk control |
RIIWHS202E | Enter and work in confined spaces |