TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Process Plant Technology Diploma

Hunter TAFEThis qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced technical and para-professional operations within the chemical, hydrocarbon and refining industries.


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.



People with this qualification may be expected to work in one of the following sectors:

- fine chemicals
- heavy chemicals
- petrochemicals
- polymer manufacture
- hydrocarbon extraction
- hydrocarbon transmission
- hydrocarbon processing/refining
- minerals processing/refining
- metals smelting/processing
- other related areas

Training programs for this qualification are suitable to be undertaken as part of a formal training contract with an employer under an Australian Traineeship or Apprenticeship arrangement.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

Newcastle

Address:
Maitland Road Tighes Hill NSW 2297
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 45 HRMC NSW 2310
Tel:
02 4923 7222
Fax:
02 4923 7292

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Flexible
5hrs/Week
72 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00am to 10:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

This course can only be delivered on site with access to relevant plant and equipment. If you wish to complete the course you MUST either have access to equipment, or have a history os sustained access to allow completion.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Newcastle campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Flexible, 5hrs/Week, 72 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00am to 10:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $1308.00 per Year, $654.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

This course can only be delivered on site with access to relevant plant and equipment. If you wish to complete the course you MUST either have access to equipment, or have a history os sustained access to allow completion.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes​

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Course Number: 11390
National Code: PMA50108
Training Package: PMA08
Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining

How To Enrol

To enrol in this course you need to attend an information/enrolment session. Enrolment details may vary from campus to campus. Click on the campus you are interested in to find out the date, time and location of the session you need to attend.

Entry Requirements​

​There are no formal educational requirements for this course. Must be employed in the chemical and oil refining industry or have access to relevant plant and equipment.

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us​

​You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).