Diploma of Process Plant Technology

What does this course involve?

As you read this information, please note the course is going to be re-accredited. There will be minor changes to the information provided here.

This advanced course will give you operational, supervisory and technical skills to work in the chemical and oil refining or distribution industries.

You should have significant experience in the Chemical Industry and should have worked at a supervisory or managerial level. The diploma involves integrating plan skills and supervisory skills into a set of skills reflecting the level expected by industry.

You will also develop skills in operating local control systems, learn how to determine energy and mass transfer loads and manage utilities.

You will gain essential teamwork and leadership skills, learn how to promote innovation and change within the workplace, and coordinate customer service strategies.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This leads to work as a process plant operator in the chemical and oil industries. Employment opportunities will have more of a technical and managerial focus than those positions sought after completion of the Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into advanced level courses at other institutes or universities, and gain credit for units studied at Box Hill Institute.

Can I apply?

You must have successfully completed year 10, or equivalent

You must be currently working within the industry as an experienced operator

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

• Individual Interview
• Assessment of Application

Length of course

Self paced (usually part time 1 year)

Where will I study?

Industry Site

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

How will I be assessed?

• Written assessment
• Practical assessment
• Examination or testing
• Workplace assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.