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Operate grinding equipment

Operate grinding equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552003
State Code
BAH71
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate grinding and ancillary equipment. Grinding is typically used to reduce the size of raw materials, materials in process, product and scrap/recycled material. Examples include:quarried materialscement clinkerlime ceramics and clayground minerals glassconcrete wastefibre cement. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required conduct pre-start checks, prepare materials, start equipment, monitor the process, rectify routine problems, facilitate output changes and distribute ground materials. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to grind materials
  • 1.1 Check equipment for hazards, danger and isolation tags in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Perform checks to ensure all doors, inspection openings and guards are in position and secure
  • 1.3 Make adjustments to equipment settings to ensure conformance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Notify appropriate personnel of intention to start equipment
  • 1.5 Conduct additional pre-start checks as required in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.6 Ensure an adequate supply of materials is available to meet production requirements
2 Grind materials
  • 2.1 Start equipment in sequence in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.2 Monitor instrument/control panels and adjust as necessary to remain within specified operating parameters
  • 2.3 Make physical inspections of plant and equipment at specified intervals to identify any anomalies in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.4 Maximise product throughput and efficiency to maintain target parameters
  • 2.5 Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding the status of operations in line with enterprise requirements
  • 2.6 Employ safe working practices which conform with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements
  • 2.7 Shut down equipment in accordance with procedures and complete required records
3 Rectify routine problems
  • 3.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 3.2 Determine and rectify faults caused by procedures
  • 3.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures
  • 3.4 Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
  • 3.5 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
4 Distribute ground product
  • 4.1 Distribute ground materials to their correct silo/storage area in accordance with SOPs
  • 4.2 Monitor silo/storage areas to ensure compliance with enterprise storage quality/quantity requirements
5 Control hazards
  • 5.1 Identify hazards in the grinding work area
  • 5.2 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 5.3 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
  • 5.4 Shut down in an emergency as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA911 PMC552003C Operate grinding equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF45 MSMPMC303 Operate grinding equipment Unit of competency