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Certificate III in Process Plant Operations

Certificate I - IV.
TAFE Queensland
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About the course

This Certificate III helps you progress as a process plant operator with a mid-level technical qualification focused on operating production equipment and integrated plant units. You’ll build capability to follow operating procedures, troubleshoot foreseen and unforeseen issues, and apply product and process knowledge to implement or develop solutions. This Certificate III qualification supports work in process plant operations across chemical, gas, petroleum and power-related settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue operational roles in process and production environments, using skills in running equipment, monitoring integrated plant units, and responding to plant problems in line with procedures. Typical opportunities include work in chemical processing, CSG and LNG facilities, hydrocarbons extraction or transmission, and related industrial plants. Common job titles include Process Plant Operator and Process Plant Technician for Certificate III-level process plant operations.


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Year-round

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Greater Brisbane

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PMA30120

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