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- Overview
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The PMA30120 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations qualification is intended for advanced operators and operations technicians who use production equipment to directly produce products. At this level, operators/technicians would undertake more advanced operations, typically of integrated plant units in accordance with the operating procedures, and would apply their knowledge to anticipate problems. They would be expected to solve a range of foreseen and unforeseen problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems that do not have a known solution or a solution recorded in the procedures.
Training and assessment in this qualification require access to facilities and equipment in a relevant work environment. Participants are therefore required to be currently employed in such an environment, with access available for training and assessment to be conducted at the workplace.
- Duration
- Price
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, but a moderate English language, literacy and numeracy skill level is recommended. Participants will undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment prior to enrolment to identify any educational support needs.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL may be available for participants with previous industry experience.
To be awarded the PMA30120 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations qualification, participants must achieve competency in twenty-one (21) units of competency, consisting of:
- Five (5) core units, and
- Sixteen (16) elective units.
MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
MSMSUP100 | Apply workplace context to own job | Core |
MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | Core |
MSMWHS110 | Follow emergency response procedures | Core |
MSMWHS200 | Work safely | Core |
A list of elective units is available upon request.
Qualification Pathways
Job roles and titles can vary across different industry sectors, however possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Chemical Plant Operator
- Chemical Process Operator
After achieving this qualification, participants may consider undertaking further study in PMA40116 Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology.
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- Overview
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The PMA30120 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations qualification is intended for advanced operators and operations technicians who use production equipment to directly produce products. At this level, operators/technicians would undertake more advanced operations, typically of integrated plant units in accordance with the operating procedures, and would apply their knowledge to anticipate problems. They would be expected to solve a range of foreseen and unforeseen problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems that do not have a known solution or a solution recorded in the procedures.
Training and assessment in this qualification require access to facilities and equipment in a relevant work environment. Participants are therefore required to be currently employed in such an environment, with access available for training and assessment to be conducted at the workplace.
- Duration
- Price
- Dates
-
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, but a moderate English language, literacy and numeracy skill level is recommended. Participants will undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment prior to enrolment to identify any educational support needs.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL may be available for participants with previous industry experience.
-
To be awarded the PMA30120 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations qualification, participants must achieve competency in twenty-one (21) units of competency, consisting of:
- Five (5) core units, and
- Sixteen (16) elective units.
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Core MSMSUP100 Apply workplace context to own job Core MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace Core MSMWHS110 Follow emergency response procedures Core MSMWHS200 Work safely Core A list of elective units is available upon request.
Qualification Pathways
Job roles and titles can vary across different industry sectors, however possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Chemical Plant Operator
- Chemical Process Operator
After achieving this qualification, participants may consider undertaking further study in PMA40116 Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology.
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Perth Facility
72-80 Belgravia St,
Belmont, Perth WA 6104
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Monday - Friday: 7:30AM - 4:30PM
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West Brisbane Facility
55 Mica Street, Carole Park,
Ipswich QLD 4300
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Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm
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North Brisbane Facility
97 Flinders Parade,
North Lakes QLD 4509
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Darwin Facility
1 Campion Road, East Arm
Darwin NT 0822
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Gladstone Facility
17-19 South Tree Drive,
South Trees, Gladstone QLD 4680
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Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm
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