PMA20116 - Certificate II in Process Plant Operations

Version Effective: 8th of February, 2023

Course Details

Course Summary

This course has been developed as a technical qualification for use in the PMA08 Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package. This course is intended to prepare workers to perform operational roles in the chemical, hydrocarbons or refined sectors.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Applications to be sent directly to CQUniversity through the online handbook.

Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $7,232.00 (2026)
Subsidised Full Fee $4,240.00 (2026)
Subsidised Concession Fee $3,504.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $452.00 (2026)
Subsidised full fee per unit $265.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $339.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
  • Start TAFE Now
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Utilities
AQF Level Level 2: Certificate II

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Successful completion of this course allow you gain employment as a process plant operator, chemical plant operator, trainee process technician or process technician in a production or manufacturing related industry.

Course Structures
Start TAFE Now (STN) Course Structure

1 year part-time

  • On-campus
  • Employer Based (VET Providers Only)
  • Mixed Mode
Core
MSMSUP100 Apply workplace context to own job More Information Training.gov Details
MSMWHS110 Follow emergency response procedures More Information Training.gov Details
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details
MSMWHS200 Work safely More Information Training.gov Details
Elective
PMAOPS205 Operate heat exchangers More Information Training.gov Details
PMAOPS234 Monitor and operate low pressure compressors More Information Training.gov Details
MSMSUP200 Achieve work outcomes More Information Training.gov Details
PMAOPS222 Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment More Information Training.gov Details
PMAOPS221 Operate and monitor prime movers More Information Training.gov Details
MSMOPS100 Use equipment More Information Training.gov Details
PMAOPS101 Read dials and indicators More Information Training.gov Details
PMAOPS280 Interpret process plant schematics More Information Training.gov Details
MSMSUP210 Process and Record Information More Information Training.gov Details
MSMOPS200 Operate equipment More Information Training.gov Details
PMAOPS223 Operate and monitor valve systems More Information Training.gov Details
PMAOPS201 Operate fluid flow equipment More Information Training.gov Details
MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
6 PMAOPS101 - Read dials and indicators
7 PMAOPS280 - Interpret process plant schematics
8 MSMSUP100 - Apply workplace context to own job
9 MSMWHS110 - Follow emergency response procedures
10 MSMSUP102 - Communicate in the workplace
11 MSMENV272 - Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
12 MSMWHS200 - Work safely
13 MSMSUP210 - Process and Record Information
14 MSMOPS200 - Operate equipment
15 PMAOPS223 - Operate and monitor valve systems
16 PMAOPS201 - Operate fluid flow equipment
18 MSMPER200 - Work in accordance with an issued permit

Unit Code Unit Name
PMAOPS205 Operate heat exchangers
PMAOPS234 Monitor and operate low pressure compressors
MSMSUP200 Achieve work outcomes
PMAOPS222 Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment
PMAOPS221 Operate and monitor prime movers
MSMOPS100 Use equipment

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN) Course Structure

Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN) Course Structure
On-campus
Gladstone

February: Part Time

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN) Course Structure
On-campus
Gladstone

February: Part Time

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN) Course Structure
On-campus
Gladstone

February: Part Time

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN) Course Structure
On-campus
Gladstone

February: Part Time

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Start TAFE Now (STN) Course Structure
On-campus
Gladstone

February: Part Time

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Please note that Start TAFE Now (STN) students are required to be enrolled in all units for the year at the time of initial enrolment.