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Apply metallurgical principles and practice to optimise furnace operation

Apply metallurgical principles and practice to optimise furnace operation

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM48023
State Code
OEU26
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to optimise furnace operation as a member of a new furnace design and development team or as part of a team optimising the operation of an existing furnace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Identify job requirements from work information
2. Select metallurgical principles and practices relevant to furnace operation
  • 2.1 Select the relevant metallurgical techniques and principles and associated software and hardware technologies for a furnace design or furnace optimising situation
  • 2.2 Analyse existing furnaces and production records to identify opportunities for optimising furnace operation
3. Apply the relevant metallurgical techniques and principles to achieve optimum furnace operation
  • 3.1 Apply relevant scientific principles to obtain the best furnace operation solution considering metallurgical and commercial requirements
  • 3.2 Use appropriate calculations and coherent units in metallurgical and engineering calculations
  • 3.3 Apply relevant techniques and associated technologies, software and hardware to obtain the required solutions
  • 3.4 Make metallurgical assessments of metal and/or alloys to ensure furnace installation or optimisation is achieving desired outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9067 MSATCM512A Apply metallurgy principles and practice to optimise furnace operation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJC8 MEM50522 Diploma of Engineering - Materials Qualification