Group A - specialist electives
PMAOPS335A
Conduct Pipeline Pigging
20.00 hr
In a typical scenario, an operations technician in/on a large plant/platform looks after the pig launching and receiving operations. The type of pigs used may include batching, cleaning, gauging, intelligent and foam pigs.
PMAOPS300B
Operate a Production Unit
40.00 hr
This competency covers the operation of an enterprise specific unit of a production plant, which is not otherwise described by other units in this Training Package. The operations technician is expected to demonstrate a significant understanding of the process and the equipment operation and the production unit involves at least two other prerequisite process competencies, which must be operated as part of the production unit.
PMAOPS301B
Produce Product By Distillation
40.00 hr
This unit covers the monitoring and controlling of a distillation unit, which is separating two or more components to achieve finished product, which meets a predetermined specification. The process may or may not be controlled from a central control room.
PMAOPS302B
Operate Reactors And Reaction Equipment
40.00 hr
Typically an operations technician would be looking after the operation of a production unit which, as its prime function, causes and controls a chemical reaction. It includes the operation of equipment ancillary to the main reactor. The reactor or reaction equipment includes types of reactors such as: batch continuous catalytic fluidised bed.
PMAOPS303B
Operate Furnaces To Induce Reaction
50.00 hr
This unit covers the operation of furnaces for the primary purpose of causing, inducing or facilitating a chemical reaction such as cracking, smelting or other very high temperature processes. The furnace will typically be directly fired, or may use the feed as the fuel. It does not apply to steam heated reactors.
PMAOPS304B
Operate And Monitor Compressor Systems And Equipment
30.00 hr
This unit covers the operation and monitoring of a complex compressor system and associated equipment.
PMAOPS305B
Operate Process Control Systems
60.00 hr
This unit covers the operation of a centralised control panel. These controllers use a range of control algorithms and multiple control loops. The panel will control multiple vessels/plant items and or products. It will typically be located off plant in a control room.
PMAOPS307B
Transfer Bulk Fluids Into/Out Of Storage Facility
40.00 hr
In a typical scenario involving land based tank farms or tankers at sea, the control room operator, from the main panel, will monitor and control the transfer of product into storage facilities including controlling product levels, flows, temperatures and pressures. The operations technician will also prepare and complete all necessary documentation for the control, transfer and calculation of product volumes.
PMAOPS308B
Organise Storage And Logistics Of General Materials
20.00 hr
This competency covers the operation of the materials storage and retrieval system. In a typical scenario, an operations technician organises the storage and logistics of general materials for the plant or work area.
PMAOPS309B
Operate Particulates Handling/Storage Equipment
40.00 hr
This competency covers the skills needed to manage a complex storage facility. This requires the operations technician to utilise the storage capacity efficiently, and to ensure particulates are stored in the appropriate containers. The operations technician also needs to monitor the quality and quantity of stock held in each container, and to ensure all containers are free of contamination.
PMAOPS321B
Undertake Well Management
40.00 hr
In a typical scenario an operations technician operates, monitors and manages wells and ancillary equipment. The activity includes operating and monitoring the performance of well equipment, making adjustments to and reporting on product flows, identifying and reporting operational problems, being aware of and contributing to a safe working environment, and the safe and productive operation of the system.
PMAOPS324A
Operate a Gas Turbine
50.00 hr
This unit covers the operation of a stationary gas turbine in a typical power generation or compression operation.
PMAOPS327B
Produce Product Using Fixed Bed Dehydration
40.00 hr
In a typical scenario an operations technician operates and monitors fixed bed dehydration units and ancillary equipment.
PMAOPS329B
Produce Product Using Liquid Extraction
40.00 hr
A typical example of liquid extraction occurs in a natural gas processing plant and contains an absorber, de-ethaniser tower, turbo expander compressor, cold separator vessel and various plate fin type heat exchangers. An operations technician would be monitoring and controlling this process in order to achieve condensation of all the desired product to meet a predetermined specification.
PMAOPS330B
Communicate Pipeline Control Centre Operations
40.00 hr
In this scenario operations technicians maintain a watching brief over the pipeline from the pipeline control centre. The centre will be the hub for pipeline activities in order to achieve minimum risk to continued safe and efficient operation of the pipeline system. The pipeline control centre operations technician will communicate with field personnel to obtain information and direct field operators to check and maintain pipeline operations.
UEPOPS340A
Operate And Monitor a Steam Turbine
30.00 hr
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor of an in-service steam turbine....
PMAOPS390B
Operate a Biochemical Process
40.00 hr
Description In a typical scenario, a plant uses a biochemical process to produce chemical or biological materials which are the product of that plant. The process may use enzymes such as amylases, moulds such as yeasts and/or bacteria such as e coli. The product may be a chemical compound such as alcohol (which may be able to be produced by chemical synthesis) or biochemical products such as enzymes or proteins.
Group B
PMLTEST300B
Perform Basic Tests
60.00 hr
This unit of competency covers the ability to perform tests using standard methods and with access to readily available advice. Personnel are required to demonstrate close attention to the accuracy and precision of measurements and the data obtained. In general, they do not calibrate equipment and make only limited adjustments to the controls. The unit of competency does not cover interpretation or analysis of results or troubleshooting equipment problems.
PMAOHS310B
Investigate Incidents
30.00 hr
This competency unit refers to the investigation of incidents that occurred at the workplace. These incidents can vary from large to small, completely internal or partially externally coordinated. They include, but are not limited to, all types of emergencies, fires, OHS and/or environmental incidents.
PMAOHS311B
Lead Emergency Teams
20.00 hr
This unit of competency applies to an individual required to lead and coordinate an emergency team, including deployment of resources at the scene of an emergency.
MSAPMOHS300A
Facilitate The Implementation Of OHS For a Work Group
40.00 hr
On completion of this unit, the worker will be able to implement and monitor defined OHS policies and procedures for a work group or area, within their scope of responsibilities.
MSAPMPER300B
Issue Work Permits
20.00 hr
This competency unit addresses the need for personnel who issue work permits to understand the permit system, know the limitations of each permit and make decisions regarding the need for and correct use of each permit. This competency unit includes the issue of any and all permits. It applies to the issuing of permits covering a single plant or plant area such as might be an operators scope of responsibility.
MSAPMSUP300A
Identify And Implement Opportunities To Maximise Production Efficiencies
40.00 hr
This competency covers the ability to identify, monitor and participate in strategies to improve production efficiencies to meet set targets. It applies to all employees who are required to provide input into process improvement initiatives. The competency is typically performed by an experienced operator, team leader or supervisor.
MSAPMSUP301A
Apply Haccp To The Workplace
40.00 hr
This competency applies to senior operators working in sectors that make products which come into contact with food and beverages This competency covers the application of a HACCP-based approach to food and beverage related products. Acronyms used in this competency: CCP - critical control points CCF - critical control factors CCL - critical control limits HACCP - hazard analysis critical control points HAT - hazard analysis table.
MSAPMSUP303A
Identify Equipment Faults
40.00 hr
This unit requires the application of planning, technical knowledge and skills to check and isolate routine and non-routine equipment faults used in production and report on the status of equipment. It applies to all sectors of the industry.
MSAPMSUP310A
Contribute To Development Of Plant Documentation
30.00 hr
This unit of competency covers the development of relevant plant documentation and systems in response to identified information requirements including the development and/or amendment of workplace documents, procedures and record keeping systems.
MSAPMSUP390A
Use Structured Problem Solving Tools
40.00 hr
This competency covers the solving of process and other problems, beyond those associated directly with the process unit/equipment, using structured process improvement tools to identify improvements and/or solve problems.
Group C
MSAPMOPS100A
Use Equipment
30.00 hr
This unit covers the use of any item of equipment which is operated with limited application of knowledge.
MSAPMOPS102A
Perform Tasks To Support Production
30.00 hr
This competency covers the performance of largely manual tasks that are performed in support of the production process working under close supervision. It applies to all sectors of the industry.
MSAPMOPS200A
Operate Equipment
40.00 hr
This competency covers the operation of equipment and the resolving of routine problems to procedure in the production process. This competency is for organisation specific equipment items which are not otherwise covered in this Training Package.
MSAPMOPS212A
Use Enterprise Computers Or Data Systems
30.00 hr
This competency covers the use of organisation computers or data systems in order to work effectively. The operator is familiar with the system, can locate and use the appropriate data and is able to accurately record data into the system as required. This competency covers the use of computer equipment and company software programs, including selecting the correct programs for use and identifying minor faults in equipment or software. This competency is typically performed by operators working either independently or as part of a work team.
MSAPMSUP172A
Identify And Minimise Environmental Hazards
20.00 hr
This competency covers the awareness of environmental issues and organisation environmental policies and procedures to minimise environmental threats.
TLID1007C
Operate a Forklift
40.00 hr
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift, including checking forklift condition, driving the forklift to fulfil operational requirements, monitoring site conditions, and monitoring and maintaining forklift performance. Assessment of this unit will usually be undertaken within a licensing examination conducted by, or under the authority of, the relevant state/territory OH&S authority.
PMAOPS101C
Read Dials And Indicators
15.00 hr
This competency covers making (or taking) readings/measurements in a variety of sites and locations, using common types of plant instrumentation. It also covers recording measurement results in a prescribed format, according to procedures and with the appropriate level of detail included in all reports.
MSAPMOHS100A
Follow OHS Procedures
20.00 hr
On completion of this unit, the worker will be able to recognise hazards commonly occurring at the workplace and follow health and safety instructions and procedures in the workplace.
PMAOPS105C
Select And Prepare Materials
15.00 hr
This competency covers the selection and preparation of materials for use in production processes. The focus of this unit is finding and delivering the right materials to the process in the right condition. Along the way, some minor preparation may be required.
MSAPMSUP101A
Clean Workplace Or Equipment
20.00 hr
This competency covers general housekeeping duties, as well as the cleaning of plant and equipment. This competency is typically demonstrated by all operators working either independently or as part of a work team.
MSAPMSUP106A
Work In a Team
30.00 hr
This competency covers the organisation of team activities to fit in with the scheduling of production to meet operational guidelines.
MSACMT270A
Use Sustainable Energy Practices
30.00 hr
This unit covers the skills needed to use and make improvements in sustainable energy practices in production, maintenance and logistics.
PMAOPS201B
Operate Fluid Flow Equipment
60.00 hr
This competency covers the operation of the range of pumps and valves typically encountered in the fluid flow system of a processing plant. It includes identifying, operating, monitoring and troubleshooting these items.
MSACMT271A
Use Sustainable Environmental Practices
30.00 hr
This unit covers the knowledge and skills needed to use and make improvements in sustainable environmental practices in production, maintenance and logistics
PMAOPS202B
Operate Fluid Mixing Equipment
20.00 hr
This competency covers the operation of the range of fluid mixers found in fluid processing plants. This competency is typically performed by all operators using mixing equipment.
MSACMT280A
Undertake Root Cause Analysis
50.00 hr
This unit covers the knowledge and skills needed to undertake root cause analysis (RCA) by any person. This will often be done by people working in a team. This unit also covers the competencies needed by operators to contribute to an advanced maintenance strategy using RCA coupled with diagrams and charts.
PMAOPS203B
Handle Goods
15.00 hr
This competency covers the moving of goods into and out of a plant/chemical store. The operator would handle goods as part of their job role.
PMAOHS211B
Prepare Equipment For Emergency Response
20.00 hr
This competency unit covers the preparation and minor servicing of equipment used to respond to emergency situations.
PMAOPS204B
Use Utilities And Services
40.00 hr
This unit covers the use of a range of utilities and services in the plant. It includes the selection of the appropriate utility/service from those provided to the plant and recognizing and responding to operational problems as required.
PMAOHS213B
Undertake Fire Control And Emergency Rescue
15.00 hr
This unit of competency is designed to allow a person to function as a member of an emergency response team in order to meet and respond to fire emergencies in an onshore and/or offshore facility.
PMAOPS205B
Operate Heat Exchangers
40.00 hr
This competency is typically performed by an operator and covers the operation of heat exchangers, including heat exchangers that form part of a heating, cooling or refrigeration system, and solving of heat exchanger problems.
MSAPMOHS205A
Control Minor Incidents
30.00 hr
This unit covers control of minor incidents. The competency would be possessed generally by most/all operations personnel and some non-operations personnel. It would require training in addition to that which might typically be part of an induction program, but does not require specialist training such as is given to members of an incident response team. The general purpose of this initial response is to prevent any incident from escalating. In the event of an incident this person may be expected to respond to an incident team member in line with procedures. This unit does NOT apply to major incidents (see MSAOHS210A Control non-fire incidents and MSAOHS212A Control fire incidents).
PMAOPS206B
Operate Separation Equipment
15.00 hr
This competency is typically performed by all operators and covers the operation of typical stand alone dual phase separation equipment as used in a chemical or oil/hydrocarbons processing plant, and solving of problems with separation processes.
MSAPMOHS210B
Undertake First Response To Non-Fire Incidents
20.00 hr
This unit deals with recognising and responding to an emerging incident (except for fire) to provide an appropriate first response.
PMAOPS207B
Operate Powered Separation Equipment
15.00 hr
This competency covers the operation of powered dual phase separation equipment including centrifuges, scraped filters, rotary vacuum filters and the like. This type of equipment is found in many process manufacturing plants. It also includes solving problems with separation processes and the equipment, including the driver powering the separation equipment (eg electric motor).
MSAPMOHS212A
Undertake First Response To Fire Incidents
30.00 hr
This unit is designed to ensure that an appropriate first response to fire incidents in onshore and offshore situations/emergencies is achieved.
PMAOPS210B
Operate Particulates Handling Equipment
20.00 hr
This competency covers the operation of the range of equipment used to store and convey particulate solids. This competency is typically performed by many operators in a solids handling plant and is often a starting point for operators to learn the operation of the plant as a whole. It covers items of equipment such as mechanical conveyor systems (including feeders), pneumatic conveyor systems and storage equipment such as hoppers and silos.
MSAPMOHS216A
Operate Breathing Apparatus
20.00 hr
This unit covers comp+etence associated with the operation and maintenance of breathing apparatus equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere.
PMAOPS211B
Operate Manufacturing Extruders
40.00 hr
This unit covers the operation of extruders which produce plastic granules/pellets from polymer resin and similar extrusions, eg powder coating resin. It includes the operation of equipment ancillary to the extruder, including that used for adding masterbatch and other additives.
MSAPMOHS217A
Gas Test Atmospheres
30.00 hr
This unit is about testing the working atmosphere to determine if it is safe for the proposed work. Testing involves the use of electronic test apparatus.
PMAOPS213B
Package Product/Material
20.00 hr
This competency is typically performed by operators and covers the operation of a packing line to package materials and products. Typical packing lines included in this competency may dispense liquid products into drums or plastic containers, pack filled containers into cartons or stack filled containers onto pallets.
MSAPMPER200B
Work In Accordance With An Issued Permit
20.00 hr
This unit aims to ensure that people working under a permit to work understand the system, know the limitations of the permit under which they are working and comply with all the requirements of the permit. The people to whom this unit applies may be called permit recipients' or permit holders' by some organisations. Some organisations call permits' clearances' This unit covers the basic competency of working under a permit. Where entry to a confined space is required, then MSAPMPER205B Enter confined space is also required. The safety observer (standby person) competencies are covered by MSAPMPER202A Observe permit work. The issuing of permits is covered by MSAPMPER300B Issue work permits.
PMAOPS216B
Operate Local Control System
40.00 hr
This unit covers the operation of a local control panel. These controllers use simple control algorithms and only a limited number of control loops. Typically it will be located on the plant, but may also be located off plant and include simple panels in a control room which are not part of the main control panel.
MSAPMPER201A
Monitor And Control Work Permits
20.00 hr
This competency covers the monitoring of the operational conditions in which a permit to work has been issued, and the required activities and functions associated with the production/process of chemical, hydrocarbons, oil, and other process manufactured products. This role may be carried out by the standby person or other appropriately qualified persons. While this competency carries with it high levels of responsibility the role is usually prescribed by the permit process and may be exercised by any competent operator.
PMAOPS220B
Monitor Chemical Reactions In The Process
30.00 hr
This unit covers an operator looking after a production process which includes a chemical reaction. The vessel in which this reaction is occurring may be a purpose built kettle' or other reaction vessel, or it may simply be a stirred tank in which a reaction is occurring. Processes may be batch or continuous.
MSAPMPER202A
Observe Permit Work
10.00 hr
This competency covers the safety observer role for permits requiring a safety observer. It may be undertaken by a member of the work team or an operator may perform this role.
PMAOPS221B
Operate And Monitor Prime Movers
40.00 hr
This unit covers the operation of a prime mover and its ancillary equipment is used to drive a high pressure pump or compressor. The prime mover may be a large high voltage/current electrical motor, a turbine or a diesel engine. It is a complex, independent item of equipment with a specialised start up and shut down procedure. It may have its own control panel and inbuilt vibration monitoring equipment.
MSAPMPER205B
Enter Confined Space
30.00 hr
This competency covers the control of entry to confined spaces, for maintenance, servicing of vessels or other necessary reasons. Work in/entry to confined spaces shall conform to relevant legislation and AS2865/2001, or its authorised update or replacement.
PMAOPS222B
Operate And Monitor Pumping Systems And Equipment
40.00 hr
In a typical scenario a prime mover is used to drive a complete pumping system including pumps and ancillary equipment (eg, vibration monitors, lubrication pumps and equipment, gear boxes and barring gear). The pumps covered by this unit typically are used for hydrocarbon transmission lines.
MSAPMSUP200A
Achieve Work Outcomes
30.00 hr
The competency covers the ability to identify and implement actions to achieve workplace targets and to suggest improvements. This unit applies to all employees who may work either individually or as part of a team. This unit does not cover maximisation of process/equipment efficiencies undertaken as part of the normal work role, which is covered in the relevant unit of competency.
PMAOPS223B
Operate And Monitor Valve Systems
20.00 hr
In a typical scenario an operator adjusts and monitors valves and ancillary equipment as part of controlling a process, eg hydrocarbons transport pipeline, gas distribution network.
MSAPMSUP210A
Process And Record Information
30.00 hr
This unit of competency covers the provision and processing of all relevant information by responding to the information requirements of the plant including the completion of all workplace documents and clearly and concisely providing relevant information to others.
PMAOPS232B
Produce Product By Filtration
40.00 hr
This competency covers the skills needed to operate typical stand alone dual phase separation equipment as used in a chemical, oil/hydrocarbons processing or other plant.
MSAPMSUP240A
Undertake Minor Maintenance
30.00 hr
This unit applies to operators who are involved in providing basic maintenance and the resolving of routine problems to procedures. It does not cover activities normally requiring traditional trade training.
PMAOPS280A
Interpret Process Plant Schematics
20.00 hr
This competency covers the interpretation of process plant schematics for a range of operations uses. It includes a wide range of schematics.
PMAOPS290B
Operate a Biotreater
30.00 hr
This unit covers the operation of a biotreater which is typically used for the reduction of BOD in an aqueous waste stream.
PMASUP311A
Operate Communications Hub
40.00 hr
This competency covers the using of a range of communication equipment and ensuring that required communications are completed. It includes the coordination and priortisation of communications from/to diverse people in both normal and abnormal situations.
MEM11011B
Undertake Manual Handling
20.00 hr
This unit applies to lifting and moving materials manually and/or using basic manual handling equipment in a wide range of environments.
MEM09002B
Interpret Technical Drawing
40.00 hr
This unit covers interpreting technical drawing applying to any of the full range of engineering disciplines.
FDFPHGMP1A
Follow Work Procedures To Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice
40.00 hr
This competency covers the identify requirements of GMP related to own work. Observe personal hygiene and conduct to meet GMP requirements and follow GMP requirements when carrying out work activities.
FDFPHGMP2B
Implement Good Manufacturing Practice Procedures
60.00 hr
This is a Core unit for pharmaceutical processing. It covers the skills and knowledge required to comply with relevant Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) codes and workplace quality standards.
FDFPHGMP3A
Monitor The Implementation Of Good Manufacturing Practice Procedures
80.00 hr
This unit of competency ensures others in the work area are able to meet GMP requirements, monitor personal hygiene and conduct of team members in the work area, monitor implementation of GMP requirements in the work area,contribute to validation processes, take corrective action in response to GMP non-compliance and maintain and improve GMP in the work area.