Do you want to learn how to 

• Operate plant equipment such as pumps, valves and heat exchangers
• Monitor and control process operations and respond to changes within your level of responsibility
• Read and interpret dials, indicators and basic process schematics
• Follow workplace safety, environmental and emergency procedures
• Identify and solve routine operational problems using known solutions
• Collect, record and report workplace information accurately
• Work effectively within a team in a production environment
• Use workplace systems, including digital and data systems

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:

• Value safety in the workplace for yourself and others
• Be able to follow emergency procedures in the workplace
• Have well-developed communication, English reading and writing skills.
• Show sound level of fitness to perform emergency operations such as evacuation.
• Be able to conduct basic measurements and identify the cause of common problems within the process
• Show good attention to detail.
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Be able to follow instructions and follow Work Health and Safety procedures. 

Time Commitment: On average, you should expect to commit around 6 hours per week over 18 months, including completing online theory, participating in practical workplace activities, and undertaking assessment tasks. Additional time may be required for independent study, revision, and assessment preparation.

• Respectful communication - interact with others in the workplace, share information clearly, and follow workplace communication processes.
• Teamwork - work effectively with others to support safe and efficient plant operations.
• Problem solving - identify routine operational issues and respond using known procedures and solutions.
• Initiative - take responsibility for your learning, follow through on tasks, and seek support when required.
• Planning and organisation - manage your time, prioritise tasks, and complete work activities and assessments as required.
• Learning - build new technical knowledge and apply it in practical workplace situations.
• Technology - use workplace systems and digital tools to record, monitor and report information.
• Attention to detail - accurately monitor processes, read indicators, and record data as part of plant operations.