NACC176863 - Operate and Troubleshoot Hydrogen Production for Ammonia Manufacturing

Version Effective: 29th of September, 2025
Course Details

Course Summary

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an enterprise-specific unit of a hydrogen production plant used for ammonia manufacturing. This unit applies to operators who are required to demonstrate a significant understanding of the process and the equipment operation, or in liaison with the control-room operator in a plant with a centralised control panel. In the case of a large, complex plant, the operations technician would be part of a team during startup and shutdown procedures.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

NIL

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Non-accredited)
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Utilities

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

People who complete the course will be able to work as operators in the ammonia manufacturing industry, or industries that use ammonia in their processes. 

This will form part of the PMA30120 Certificate III in Process Plant Operations under the PMA Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package. 

Course Structures
NACC176863 Operate and Troubleshoot Hydrogen Production for Ammonia Manufacturing

This course will be delivered over five days/40 hours, face to face on campus.

  • On-campus
NACC176863 Operate and Troubleshoot Hydrogen Production for Ammonia Manufacturing

This is a non-accredited short course therefore it is not listed on the Training.gov.au website.

NU176863 Hydrogen Production for Ammonia Manufacturing More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Unit Code Unit Name
NU176863 Hydrogen Production for Ammonia Manufacturing

Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this training students will have an understanding of:

1. Hydrogen production process 
2. Hydrogen production procedures
3. Abnormal situations
4. Legislation and specifications
5. Hydrogen production safety
6. Safe work method statements, job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes
7. Relevant stakeholders

Where and when can I start?

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