Updating Results

Certificate II in Process Plant Operations

  • Certificate

Kick start your career in process plant operations Our Certificate II in Process Plant Operations offers students exposure to the fundamentals of process plant operations. You will learn to use and operate production equipment to directly produce particular materials and substances.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
8 weeks full-time
Course Code
PMA20116
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Kick start your career in process plant operations

Our Certificate II in Process Plant Operations offers students exposure to the fundamentals of process plant operations. You will learn to use and operate production equipment to directly produce particular materials and substances.

This course forms part of the Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Oil Refining Training Package (PMA16) and offers a number of specialist unit streams. It is typically used to prepare new employees or develop existing workers performing an operational role in the following chemical, hydrocarbons or refining sectors.

Specialist facilities at Munster Campus

Students study this course at our state-of-the-art engineering building at Munster campus, featuring a real-life operating plant, an attached control room and technical engineering workshop rooms.

Entry requirements

School Leaver Non-School Leaver AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent Certificate I or Certificate II

Study locations

Munster

What you will learn

  • participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • apply workplace context to own job
  • follow emergency response procedures
  • use equipment
  • operate equipment
  • work in accordance with an issued permit
  • read dials and indicators
  • operate fluid flow equipment
  • operate local control system
  • monitor continuous process plant
  • operate separation equipment
  • interpret process plant schematics
  • prepare and isolate plant

Career pathways

  • Chemical, Gas , Petroleum & Power Plant operator

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Work placement is mandatory for completion of this course. SM TAFE will arrange a suitable work placement within industry for you which will involve your attendance at a workplace.

To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.