The PMA08 Training Package covers a broad range of industry sectors. This industry is typically distinguished by the fact that it is capital intensive and technologically sophisticated. Much of the industry processes materials in bulk, although it also includes packaging of products into both semi-bulk and consumer-sized packs. Processes may be continuous or batch, or a combination of both. The industry sectors covered by this Training Package include (but are not limited to): Chemical: petrochemicals, heavy chemicals, specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, other chemicals; Hydrocarbons: extraction, transmission, processing; Refining: oil, alumina, other minerals; Smelting: aluminium; Gas: oxygen, nitrogen, manufactured gases; Biochemicals: ethanol, other biochemicals; Surface coating manufacture: paints, inks and other coatings. Although the sectors may operate in a largely independent manner, there is sufficient commonality to incorporate all sectors into one consolidated national Training Package. This revised Training Package contains five qualifications as follows: Certificate II in Process Plant Operations, Certificate III in Process Plant Operations, Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology, Diploma of Process Plant Technology, Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology. A new qualification at AQF 7 level has been added as follows: Vocational Graduate Certificate in Surface Coating Technology This qualification has been developed as a technical qualification for technicians and other technical people who come to the industry with a relevant qualification, or relevant extensive vocational practice without formal qualifications, and need specialist surface coating knowledge. This qualification was developed in response to an existing industry need which has previously been met by a non-Training Package qualification. It has strong industry support and the qualification and its units of competency reflect the industry demanded requirements.