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Supply molten metal and additives to furnaces

Supply molten metal and additives to furnaces

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIPSM306D
State Code
WH612
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to supply molten metal and additives to furnaces in Metalliferous mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to supply molten metal and additives to furnaces
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, interpret and clarify and confirm work requirements before proceeding
  • 1.3 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Establish and maintain communications with other personnel
  • 1.5 Coordinate with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
  • 1.6 Carry out and record pre-start checks
2. Carry out crane operations for supply of molten metal and additives to furnaces
  • 2.1 Prepare load for lift
  • 2.2 Ensure no unauthorised entry to operating area
  • 2.3 Select, fit and use auxiliary lifting devices and equipment
  • 2.4 Carry out operations in cooperation with mobile plant and equipment
  • 2.5 Perform correct, safe lifting and associated operations, above and with, operating furnaces containing molten metal
  • 2.6 Pour molten metal into different size receivers
  • 2.7 Contain molten metal when lifting and setting down
  • 2.8 Eliminate swing when lifting and transporting molten metal containers to furnaces/converters
  • 2.9 Maintain communications with other operations personnel
3. Carry out operator maintenance
  • 3.1 Carry out gantry crane inspections and fault finding’
  • 3.2 Carry out routine gantry crane maintenance tasks
  • 3.3 Provide operator support during preparation for, during and on completion of major operator maintenance tasks
  • 3.4 Process written records
4. Conduct housekeeping activities
  • 4.1 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment
  • 4.2 Report issues identified with plant, tools and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB483 RIIPSM306A Supply molten metal and additives to furnaces Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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