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Perform steam boiler operations

Perform steam boiler operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMSTM301
State Code
ODT53
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, start up, stabilise and shut down systems for unattended stream boiler operations.This unit applies to production operators who perform unattended steam boiler operations, and respond to contingencies that occur working with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. This unit should not be used where the boiler equipment falls under the category for which a high risk work licence is required. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority for appropriate unit and licensing requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for unattended steam boiler operations
  • 1.1 Identify production requirements and specifications to plan operations and processes
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and determine control measures
  • 1.3 Identify process control points according to production specifications
  • 1.4 Confirm availability of process supplies
  • 1.5 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
  • 1.6 Communicate production requirements and specifications, work health and safety and environmental requirements and operating procedures to relevant personnel
2. Inspect, start up and monitor boiler operations
  • 2.1 Confirm plant status through inspections of plant and electronic control systems and other information
  • 2.2 Remove isolations according to operating procedures
  • 2.3 Establish pre-light conditions according to production requirements and specifications
  • 2.4 Conduct pre-operational and safety checks on equipment according to workplace health and safety and operating procedures
  • 2.5 Start boiler according to operating procedures
  • 2.6 Monitor boiler condition during start-up to detect abnormal conditions
  • 2.7 Detect deviations from required operating conditions, and rectify common faults or refer complex faults to specialist technician
3. Shut down, inspect and maintain boiler
  • 3.1 Isolate and shut down boiler and ancillary plant according to workplace health and safety and operating procedures
  • 3.2 Prepare boiler for inspection according to operating procedures
  • 3.3 Establish condition of boiler to ensure safe removal of equipment
  • 3.4 Inspect boiler and complete routine preventative maintenance
  • 3.5 Clean boiler internally and externally according to environmental and housekeeping requirements
4. Store boiler in shutdown mode
  • 4.1 Establish storage time and condition of storage according to productivity and workplace requirements
  • 4.2 Store boiler according to manufacturer specifications
5. Respond to unplanned or emergency shutdowns
  • 5.1 Respond to unplanned faults and stoppages according to operating, emergency and workplace health and safety procedures
  • 5.2 Complete shutdown and isolation according to operating procedures
  • 5.3 Locate and rectify cause of unplanned shutdown within area of responsibility
  • 5.4 Monitor and maintain continuing plant operation in safe working mode
  • 5.5 Notify relevant personnel to rectify and make plant ready for restart
6. Record and report production information
  • 6.1 Record production and boiler operation information according to workplace requirements
  • 6.2 Report problems or variations with production and plant to relevant personnel
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