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Diploma of Process Plant Technology

Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 02411J

This process plant course is a technical qualification for para-professionals who undertake technical projects such as plant modifications either individually or as part of a project team where they have a significant technical role. The course has been developed specifically for people experienced in the industry to gain a qualification based on work experience or prior studies. It is not offered as classroom based delivery.This course is intended for technologists or para-professionals who may have worked their way up through the chemical, hydrocarbons or refining certificate qualifications or who have entered the industry at this level, either from another industry or trade occupation.The technologist will analyse performance and failure in equipment and products and will assist in the development on new and modified products.This qualification is typically used to develop employees performing a highly technical role that includes an ability to lead others and conduct technical problem solving according to the needs of the work in the chemical, hydrocarbons or refining industries.As part of the course, you will be assessed on your current competencies in areas of petrochemicals, hydrocarbons, chemical, metal/ore processing, oil, gas, smelting, refining, maintenance and manufacturing using Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).  RPL can allow you to fast track through the course if you consider that your previous work experience or other studies cover the subject matters of units within the PMA Process Plant Operations Training Package.RPL Fees: Completion of this course by RPL costs around $1500 depending on the units selected. Your assessor can give you a clear indication of the fees that apply to your appropriate unit selection. Box Hill Industry assessors can assist you to gain recognition for your current knowledge and skills in petrochemical, oil and gas or manufacturing industries. The qualification will allow you to position yourself in the marketplace for career opportunities by acquiring the qualifications that employers are looking for.

Designed for

You must:have successfully completed Year 10, or equivalentbe currently (or recently) working in the oil, gas, process manufacturing, smelting, mineral extraction or processing, industry, orhave equivalent experience in process manufacturing industries.PRE-TRAINING REVIEWTo assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.

Structure

  • You will be required to to complete 10 units&nbsp
  • (4 core and 6 elective from Groups A and B).&nbsp
  • You must choose electives as follows:6 units from Groups A, B and C and a minimum of&nbsp
  • 2 from Group AThe remainder may be chosen from Groups A, B and C (with a maximum of 2 from Group C) to bring the total number of electives to 6.

Standard entry requirements

Direct entryEmail industrialsciences@boxhill.edu.au for more information.Recognition of Prior Learning is available.

Recognition

This course is government accredited and has national recognitionThe qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5 You may wish to enrol in an Advanced Diploma in Process Plant Technology.

Study pathways

The qualification will allow you to position yourself in the marketplace for career opportunities by acquiring the qualifications that employers are looking for.

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