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Operate and Monitor Compressed Air Systems

Operate and Monitor Compressed Air Systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS320A
State Code
S5206
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/05/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to operate compressed air systems.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Safety issues are identified to comply with enterprise/site requirements
  • 1.2 Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation
  • 1.3 Documentation to determine plant status is assessed and evaluated
  • 1.4 Localised plant inspection and field preparation for service are carried out in accordance with enterprise operational requirements
  • 1.5 Plant operational prerequisites are established in accordance with manufacturer and enterprise/site requirements
  • 1.6 Sequence for recommissioning of plant is determined to suit existing circumstances in accordance with enterprise/site requirements
  • 1.7 Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
2 Operate plant
  • 2.1 Plant is operated in accordance with enterprise, site and manufacturer operating procedures
  • 2.2 Plant is monitored and observed to detect deviations from normal operating conditions
  • 2.3 Corrective actions taken to rectify abnormalities are in accordance with enterprise and site requirements
  • 2.4 Plant is to be removed from service is locally identified and removed from service in accordance with enterprise and site requirements
  • 2.5 Corrective actions are taken in accordance with enterprise safety rules and site requirements when abnormalities are identified during the removal from service
3 Test plant operation
  • 3.1 Tests are performed in accordance with defined procedures applicable to the operational test
  • 3.2 Plant is observed for correct operational response
  • 3.3 Corrective action is taken when response is not in accordance with documentation, plant integrity or personnel safety requirements
  • 3.4 Plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of test
4 Analyse plant faults
  • 4.1 Causes of abnormal plant operating conditions are identified by analysing the technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner
  • 4.2 Corrective action taken is in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 4.3 Plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel, and with reference to plant, technical and operational documentation
5 Monitor and inspect plant
  • 5.1 Plant to be monitored/inspected is physically identified
  • 5.2 Plant is monitored/inspected for normal operation or to detect deviations
  • 5.3 Corrective action taken is in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
  • 5.4 Appropriate personnel are notified when defects are detected
6 Complete documentation
  • 6.1 Documentation is updated and plant problems, movements, abnormalities and status are reported and logged in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
M1617 UTPNEG168A Operate and monitor compressed air systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE343 UEPOPS320B Operate and monitor compressed air systems Unit of competency