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Licence to operate a reciprocating steam engine

Licence to operate a reciprocating steam engine

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPL003
State Code
ODZ10
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to operate a reciprocating steam engine for licensing purposes, which includes the operation of steam equipment where the steam acts upon a piston under pressure. Reciprocating steam engine means equipment that is driven by steam acting on a piston causing the piston to move and includes and expanding (steam) reciprocating engine.High-risk work (HRW) is classed as the operation of a reciprocating steam engine where the diameter of any piston exceeds 250 millimetres.This unit requires the operator to plan the work, carry out pre-operational safety checks, start the reciprocating steam engine, monitor the reciprocating steam engine operation, carry out shutdown of reciprocating steam engine for operational and maintenance purposes.A person performing this work is required to hold a reciprocating steam engine operation HRW licence.Licensing/Regulatory informationThis unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations, HRW and meets Commonwealth, state and territory HRW licensing requirements. Any alteration to this unit would result in a unit that would not be acceptable to WHS/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulators for the purpose of licensing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan work
  • 1.1 Types of operations to be conducted for a reciprocating steam engine are assessed and prepared
  • 1.2 WHS/OHS regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, and environmental requirements’, and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected for use in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Hazards and potential hazards in work area are identified and assessed for risk and controls recommendations are in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Pre-operational safety checks of reciprocating steam engine and equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Maintenance requirements and equipment faults are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Communication methods are identified according to workplace procedures
2 Start reciprocating steam engine
  • 2.1 Controls are implemented for hazards in work area in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Start-up checks are performed and the reciprocating steam engine is brought on line safely in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Maintenance requirements are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Monitor reciprocating steam engine operation
  • 3.1 Reciprocating steam engine is monitored, including undertaking operational checks, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Operating log is maintained clearly and accurately in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Information regarding reciprocating steam engine, its status and operation is communicated clearly in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Shutdown reciprocating steam engine
  • 4.1 Engine is shut down, including shutdown checks and shut down checks for maintenance in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Reciprocating steam engine is isolated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Maintenance requirements are identified, recorded and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAH46 UEPOPL002 Licence to operate a reciprocating steam engine Unit of competency