Chemical and process plant courses at TAFE
5 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Process Plant Operations (PMA20116)
Leads to: Chemical Plant Worker, Chemical Plant Operator, Chemical Production Machine Operator, Chemical Technician, Gas or Petroleum Production Technician, Power Generation Plant Operator
Certificate III
Certificate III in Process Plant Operations (PMA30120)
Leads to: Chemical Plant Operator, Chemical Plant Worker, Chemical Production Machine Operator, Chemical Technician, Gas or Petroleum Production Technician
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology (PMA40116)
Leads to: Gas or Petroleum Production Technician, Chemical Plant Operator, Chemical Production Machine Operator, Chemical Technician
Diploma
Diploma of Process Plant Technology (PMA50116)
Leads to: Chemical Technician, Chemical Production Machine Operator, Gas or Petroleum Production Technician, Production Manager (Manufacturing)
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology (PMA60116)
Leads to: Chemical Plant Operator, Engineering Production Worker, Production Manager (Manufacturing), Chemical Technician
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Other industries
- Agriculture, horticulture and land management
- Electrical and electronics
- Health
- Creative arts and culture
- Mining, civil construction and resources
- Transport and logistics
- Automotive
- Community services, childcare and aged care
- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.