Certificate III in Process Plant Operations 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
PMA30108 
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Biotechnology and Animal Sciences
Location:
Elgar Campus,Industry Site,
Study Area: Manufacturing 
Study Area Sub Category:  

What does this course involve?

This course will give you practical and technical skills to work as a plant operator in the chemical and oil refining or distribution industries.

You will learn how to operate reactors and reaction equipment, furnaces, compressor systems and process control systems.

You will also learn how to produce products using gas absorption, fixed-bed dehydration and liquid extraction methods.

This course will also develop your skills in problem solving, performing basic tests and working effectively in teams.

What employment opportunities will I have?

A Process Plant Operator utilises sophisticated computerised equipment, in a safe and environmentally aware manner, to control the production processes and quality in both the chemical and oil industries. This course may provide you with employment as a process plant operator with slightly more senior positions than those sought after completion of the Certificate II in Process Plant Operations. Operators working at this level will have responsibility for a unit within the plant.


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 the Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology.

Can I apply?

You must:

  • have successfully completed Year 10, or equivalent
  • be currently working within the industry.

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 to 18 months)

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus,Industry Site,

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Subsidised Fees (Skills Building)

Fees for government-subsidised students are made up of three main components:
1.   Tuition Fee
2.   Service and Amenity Fee
3.   Materials Fees (including course teaching materials fee and/or retained course items fees).
1. Tuition Fee - 2010
If you are enrolling for the first time in 2010 and eligible for a government subsidised place, the Tuition Fee will be $1.62 per hour with a minimum Tuition Fee of $120 per year and a maximum of $1,000 per year depending upon number of hours enrolled and eligibility for concession.

If you commenced your current course prior to 1 July 2009, but need to enrol in additional units for the same course in 2010 you will pay the Fee Maintenance rate of $1.40 per hour with a minimum fee of $56 per year and a maximum of $896 per year depending upon eligibility for a concession.
2. Service and Amenities Fee
For enrolments up to 404 hours a $58 fee will be charged. For enrolments 405 hours and higher, an $80 fee will be charged.
3. Material Fees
Course teaching materials fees and/or retained course items fees are charged per course. This fee covers materials used in the course, plus some items that you are issued with and retain beyond the life of the course. Fees will vary from course to course, and can range from $100 to $1,000.

How will I be assessed?

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

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. 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 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.

 
Units of Competency

Group A - Core compulsory
PMLTEST300B
Perform basic tests
60 hr
MSAPMOHS110A
Follow emergency response procedures
20 hr
MSAPMOHS200A
Work safely
30 hr
MSAPMSUP100A
Apply workplace procedures
20 hr
MSAPMSUP102A
Communicate in the workplace
20 hr
MSAPMSUP172A
Identify and minimise environmental hazards
20 hr
Group B - choose 2
MSAPMOPS100A
Use equipment
30 hr
MSAPMOPS102A
Perform tasks to support production
30 hr
MSAPMOPS200A
Operate equipment
40 hr
MSAPMOPS212A
Use enterprise computers or data systems
30 hr
Group C - choose 20 from either C or D with a minimum of 2 from C
PMAOPS101C
Read dials and indicators
15 hr
PMAOPS105C
Select and prepare materials
15 hr
PMAOPS201B
Operate fluid flow equipment
60 hr
PMAOPS202B
Operate fluid mixing equipment
20 hr
PMAOPS203B
Handle goods
15 hr
PMAOPS204B
Use utilities and services
40 hr
PMAOPS205B
Operate heat exchangers
40 hr
PMAOPS206B
Operate separation equipment
15 hr
PMAOPS207B
Operate powered separation equipment
15 hr
PMAOPS210B
Operate particulates handling equipment
20 hr
PMAOPS211B
Operate manufacturing extruders
40 hr
PMAOPS213B
Package product/material
20 hr
PMAOPS216B
Operate local control system
40 hr
PMAOPS220B
Monitor chemical reactions in the process
30 hr
PMAOPS221B
Operate and monitor prime movers
40 hr
PMAOPS222B
Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment
40 hr
PMAOPS223B
Operate and monitor valve systems
20 hr
PMAOPS232B
Produce product by filtration
40 hr
PMAOPS335A
Conduct pipeline pigging
20 hr
PMAOPS280A
Interpret process plant schematics
20 hr
PMAOPS290B
Operate a biotreater
30 hr
PMAOPS300B
Operate a production unit
40 hr
PMAOPS301B
Produce product by distillation
40 hr
PMAOPS302B
Operate reactors and reaction equipment
40 hr
PMAOPS303B
Operate furnaces to induce reaction
50 hr
PMAOPS304B
Operate and monitor compressor systems and equipment
30 hr
PMAOPS305B
Operate process control systems
60 hr
PMAOPS307B
Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facility
40 hr
PMAOPS308B
Organise storage and logistics of general materials
20 hr
PMAOPS309B
Operate particulates handling/storage equipment
40 hr
PMAOPS321B
Undertake well management
40 hr
PMAOPS324A
Operate a gas turbine
50 hr
PMAOPS327B
Produce product using fixed bed dehydration
40 hr
PMAOPS329B
Produce product using liquid extraction
40 hr
PMAOPS330B
Communicate pipeline control centre operations
40 hr
UEPOPS340A
Operate and monitor a steam turbine
30 hr
PMAOPS390B
Operate a biochemical process
40 hr
Group D
TLID1007C
Operate a forklift
40 hr
MSAPMOHS100A
Follow ohs procedures
20 hr
MSAPMSUP101A
Clean workplace or equipment
20 hr
MSAPMSUP106A
Work in a team
30 hr
MSACMT270A
Use sustainable energy practices
30 hr
MSACMT271A
Use sustainable environmental practices
30 hr
MSACMT280A
Undertake root cause analysis
50 hr
PMAOHS211B
Prepare equipment for emergency response
20 hr
PMAOHS213B
Undertake fire control and emergency rescue
15 hr
MSAENV272A
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
30 hr
MSAPMOHS205A
Control minor incidents
30 hr
MSAPMOHS210B
Undertake first response to non-fire incidents
20 hr
MSAPMOHS212A
Undertake first response to fire incidents
30 hr
MSAPMOHS216A
Operate breathing apparatus
20 hr
MSAPMOHS217A
Gas test atmospheres
30 hr
MSAPMPER200B
Work in accordance with an issued permit
20 hr
MSAPMPER201A
Monitor and control work permits
20 hr
MSAPMPER202A
Observe permit work
10 hr
MSAPMPER205B
Enter confined space
30 hr
MSAPMSUP200A
Achieve work outcomes
30 hr
MSAPMSUP210A
Process and record information
30 hr
MSAPMSUP240A
Undertake minor maintenance
30 hr
PMAOHS310B
Investigate incidents
30 hr
PMAOHS311B
Lead emergency teams
20 hr
PMASUP311A
Operate communications hub
40 hr
MSAPMOHS300A
Facilitate the implementation of ohs for a work group
40 hr
MSAPMPER300B
Issue work permits
20 hr
MSAPMSUP300A
Identify and implement opportunities to maximise production efficiencies
40 hr
MSAPMSUP301A
Apply haccp to the workplace
40 hr
MSAPMSUP303A
Identify equipment faults
40 hr
MSAPMSUP310A
Contribute to development of plant documentation
30 hr
MSAPMSUP390A
Use structured problem solving tools
40 hr
MEM11011B
Undertake manual handling
20 hr
MEM09002B
Interpret technical drawing
40 hr
FDFPHGMP1A
Follow work procedures to maintain good manufacturing practice
40 hr
FDFPHGMP2B
Implement good manufacturing practice procedures
60 hr
FDFPHGMP3A
Monitor the implementation of good manufacturing practice procedures
80 hr

Course Enquiries

Phone:
1300 BOX HILL
(1300 269 445)