PMA30120 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations

Currenttraining.gov.au: current

Australia's national training register lists PMA30120 as current. It publishes no end date for the currency period.

Product type
Qualification
Training package
PMA — Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining
Currency period ends
no end date published
Latest release
Release 3 · 21 September 2022 · 3 releases in all
Supersedes
PMA30116
Superseded by
nothing — no replacement listed

Where the register points next

training.gov.au points at nothing after PMA30120: it is the current product, and no replacement is listed.

This product is listed on the National Schedule of Training Product Development: under review by Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Ammonia Production Specialisation), expected submission to the Assurance Body 31 August 2026. That is a submission date, not a supersession date: assurance, endorsement and publication follow, so a new version can only reach the register after it.

Source: National Schedule of Training Product Development, training.gov.au (© Commonwealth of Australia), licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. Excludes the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, trademarks and third-party material. View the Schedule. Schedule read on 25 August 2026 UTC.

What the register says changed

These are the mapping notes training.gov.au attaches to each supersession, quoted as the register writes them. They are the only public record of what actually changed between two versions.

  • PMA30116PMA30120equivalent15 November 2020

    The register records this supersession but attaches no note on what changed.

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What PMA30120 is made of

training.gov.au lists 179 units for PMA30120: 5 core and 174 elective. The register does not publish a completion rule in units for this product, so we do not state one. How many of the electives are required is in the packaging rules on training.gov.au.

Core units 5 listed

CodeUnitIn this product
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicescurrent
MSMSUP100Apply workplace context to own jobcurrent
MSMSUP102Communicate in the workplacecurrent
MSMWHS110Follow emergency response procedurescurrent
MSMWHS200Work safelycurrent

Elective units 174 listed

CodeUnitIn this product
HLTAID011Provide First Aidcurrent
HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated sitecurrent
HLTAID014Provide Advanced First Aidcurrent
MEM07033Operate and monitor basic boilercurrent
MEM09002Interpret technical drawingcurrent
MEM09003Prepare basic engineering drawingcurrent
MEM11011Undertake manual handlingcurrent
MEM12023Perform engineering measurementscurrent
MEM12024Perform computationscurrent
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineeringcurrent
MEM16006Organise and communicate informationcurrent
MEM18011Shut down and isolate machines/equipmentcurrent
MSL952001Collect routine site samplesnot current
MSL973013Perform basic testsnot current
MSMBLIC001Licence to operate a standard boilercurrent
MSMBLIC002Licence to operate an advanced boilercurrent
MSMOPS100Use equipmentcurrent
MSMOPS200Operate equipmentcurrent
MSMOPS212Use organisation computers or data systemscurrent
MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permitcurrent
MSMPER201Monitor and control work permitscurrent
MSMPER202Observe permit workcurrent
MSMPER205Enter confined spacecurrent
MSMPER300Issue work permitscurrent
MSMPMC303Operate grinding equipmentcurrent
MSMPMC306Operate crushing equipmentnot current
MSMSUP101Clean workplace or equipmentcurrent
MSMSUP106Work in a teamcurrent
MSMSUP200Achieve work outcomescurrent
MSMSUP210Process and record informationcurrent
Show the remaining 144 elective units
CodeUnitIn this product
MSMSUP240Undertake minor maintenancecurrent
MSMSUP292Sample and test materials and productcurrent
MSMSUP300Identify and apply process improvementscurrent
MSMSUP303Identify equipment faultscurrent
MSMSUP310Contribute to the development of workplace documentationcurrent
MSMSUP330Develop and adjust a production schedulecurrent
MSMSUP382Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplacecurrent
MSMSUP383Facilitate a teamcurrent
MSMSUP390Use structured problem-solving toolscurrent
MSMWHS100Follow WHS procedurescurrent
MSMWHS201Conduct hazard analysiscurrent
MSMWHS205Control minor incidentscurrent
MSMWHS210Undertake first response to non-fire incidentscurrent
MSMWHS212Undertake first response to fire incidentscurrent
MSMWHS216Operate breathing apparatuscurrent
MSMWHS217Gas test atmospherescurrent
MSMWHS218Control the risks of fallscurrent
MSMWHS300Facilitate the implementation of WHS for a work groupcurrent
MSMWHS401Assess riskcurrent
MSS402002Sustain process improvementsnot current
MSS402040Apply 5S proceduresnot current
MSS402050Monitor process capabilitynot current
MSS402080Undertake root cause analysisnot current
MSS402081Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategynot current
MSS402082Apply cost factors to work practicesnot current
MSS402083Use planning software systems in operationsnot current
PMAOMIR301Undertake initial rescuecurrent
PMAOMIR302Respond to a helideck incidentcurrent
PMAOMIR306Operate control panel during an emergencycurrent
PMAOMIR322Manage incident response informationcurrent
PMAOMIR323Manage communication systems during an incidentcurrent
PMAOMIR346Assess and secure an incident sitecurrent
PMAOPS101Read dials and indicatorscurrent
PMAOPS105Select and prepare materialscurrent
PMAOPS201Operate fluid flow equipmentcurrent
PMAOPS202Operate fluid mixing equipmentcurrent
PMAOPS204Select and use utilities and servicescurrent
PMAOPS205Operate heat exchangerscurrent
PMAOPS208Operate chemical separation equipmentcurrent
PMAOPS210Operate solids handling equipmentcurrent
PMAOPS213Package product/materialcurrent
PMAOPS216Operate local control systemcurrent
PMAOPS217Operate wet milling equipmentcurrent
PMAOPS220Monitor chemical reactions in the processcurrent
PMAOPS221Operate and monitor prime moverscurrent
PMAOPS222Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipmentcurrent
PMAOPS223Operate and monitor valve systemscurrent
PMAOPS224Provide fluids for utilities and supportcurrent
PMAOPS230Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipmentcurrent
PMAOPS231Control gas odourisationcurrent
PMAOPS232Operate filtration equipmentcurrent
PMAOPS233Monitor wells and gathering systemscurrent
PMAOPS234Monitor and operate low pressure compressorscurrent
PMAOPS236Monitor continuous process plantcurrent
PMAOPS240Store fluids in bulkcurrent
PMAOPS241Operate Joule-Thomson effect devicecurrent
PMAOPS246Operate separation equipmentcurrent
PMAOPS247Operate powered separation equipmentcurrent
PMAOPS260Conduct screening operationscurrent
PMAOPS261Operate bulk solids loading equipmentcurrent
PMAOPS262Operate digestion equipmentcurrent
PMAOPS280Interpret process plant schematicscurrent
PMAOPS306Operate and troubleshoot production unitcurrent
PMAOPS309Operate solids handling/storage facilitycurrent
PMAOPS310Operate and troubleshoot distillation systemcurrent
PMAOPS311Operate and troubleshoot reactors and reaction equipmentcurrent
PMAOPS313Operate and troubleshoot furnaces to induce reactioncurrent
PMAOPS314Operate and troubleshoot compressor systemscurrent
PMAOPS315Operate and troubleshoot process control systemscurrent
PMAOPS316Organise storage and logistics of general materialscurrent
PMAOPS317Undertake ship transfer operationscurrent
PMAOPS318Conduct artificial liftcurrent
PMAOPS319Adjust batchcurrent
PMAOPS322Undertake well managementcurrent
PMAOPS328Operate and troubleshoot heating furnacecurrent
PMAOPS331Operate and troubleshoot gas turbine systemcurrent
PMAOPS332Generate electrical powercurrent
PMAOPS334Operate and troubleshoot gas absorption systemcurrent
PMAOPS336Operate and troubleshoot fixed-bed adsorption systemcurrent
PMAOPS337Operate and troubleshoot liquid extraction systemcurrent
PMAOPS338Communicate and monitor pipeline activitiescurrent
PMAOPS339Operate and troubleshoot wells and gathering systemscurrent
PMAOPS341Operate and troubleshoot cryogenic processescurrent
PMAOPS342Conduct pipeline piggingcurrent
PMAOPS343Transfer bulk fluids into/out of storage facilitycurrent
PMAOPS344Operate and troubleshoot flare systemscurrent
PMAOPS345Operate and troubleshoot gas treatment processcurrent
PMAOPS346Operate and troubleshoot liquefaction processcurrent
PMAOPS347Create and conduct isolations in the workplacecurrent
PMAOPS348Operate safety, protection and shutdown systemscurrent
PMAOPS349Operate and troubleshoot hydraulic systemscurrent
PMAOPS350Match and adjust colourcurrent
PMAOPS351Operate and troubleshoot turret swivel systemscurrent
PMAOPS352Operate and troubleshoot instrument and plant air systemscurrent
PMAOPS353Operate and troubleshoot heating, ventilation and air conditioning systemscurrent
PMAOPS354Operate and troubleshoot inert gas generation systemscurrent
PMAOPS355Operate and troubleshoot fuel systemscurrent
PMAOPS356Operate and troubleshoot water treatment systemscurrent
PMAOPS357Operate and troubleshoot produced water and water injection systemscurrent
PMAOPS358Process design fundamentalscurrent
PMAOPS359Operate and troubleshoot process measurement and control systemscurrent
PMAOPS363Operate and troubleshoot export systemscurrent
PMAOPS367Operate and troubleshoot cooling water systemscurrent
PMAOPS368Operate and troubleshoot heating medium/hot oil systemscurrent
PMAOPS369Operate and troubleshoot drain and vent systemscurrent
PMAOPS370Operate and troubleshoot condensate stabilisation systemscurrent
PMAOPS390Operate a biochemical processcurrent
PMAOPS405Operate complex control systemscurrent
PMAOPS411Manage plant shutdown and restartcurrent
PMASMELT260Form carbon anodescurrent
PMASMELT261Bake carbon anodescurrent
PMASMELT262Clean and strip anode rodscurrent
PMASMELT263Spray carbon anodescurrent
PMASMELT264Start up reduction cellscurrent
PMASMELT265Operate reduction cellscurrent
PMASMELT266Deliver molten metalcurrent
PMASMELT267Cast ingotscurrent
PMASMELT268Operate vertical direct casting processcurrent
PMASMELT269Operate cell tending equipmentcurrent
PMASMELT270Supply product from reduction cellscurrent
PMASUP236Operate vehicles in the fieldcurrent
PMASUP241Maintain pipeline easementscurrent
PMASUP244Prepare and isolate plantcurrent
PMASUP245Break and make flanged joints using hand toolscurrent
PMASUP246Disconnect and reconnect non-flared tube fitting jointscurrent
PMASUP305Operate offshore cranescurrent
PMASUP311Operate communications hubcurrent
PMASUP345Monitor vibrationcurrent
PMASUP348Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systemscurrent
PMASUP349Monitor and control repairs and modifications on operational pipecurrent
PMASUP350Control corrosioncurrent
PMAWHS211Prepare equipment for emergency responsecurrent
PMAWHS213Undertake fire control and emergency rescuecurrent
PMAWHS310Investigate incidentscurrent
PMAWHS311Lead emergency teamscurrent
PSPGEN015Work effectively with diversitynot current
RIIPBE203DConduct precipitation operationscurrent
RIIPBE301DConduct calcinations activitiescurrent
RIIPBE308DConduct thickening and clarifying processcurrent
RIIRIS201EConduct local risk controlcurrent
TAEASS301Contribute to assessmentnot current
TAEDEL301Provide work skill instructionnot current
TLID2010Operate a forkliftnot current
UEPOPL001Licence to operate a steam turbinenot current

Core and elective are the register's own flags on the unit grid of the release read here. "Not current" means training.gov.au no longer recommends that unit for use inside this product — it does not say anything about the product itself.

Source: this product on training.gov.au, Australia's national training register — or go straight to the units it requires. The rule itself is item 14 of F2025L00355, and ASQA publishes the extensions it has granted. Read on 28 August 2026 UTC. Every code, title, date, status and equivalence flag on this page is the register's; nothing here is estimated or inferred, and where the register publishes nothing we say so.

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