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Specify and interpret refractory tests

Specify and interpret refractory tests

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC557092
State Code
BAH06
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to specify and interpret refractory tests.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to determine the information needed from tests, specify the data, test methods and sampling regime, and interpret the data to obtain the required information.This unit of competency applies to senior technicians or those in similar roles who are required to analyse and synthesise advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and apply independent judgement to high-level technical issues and complex problems. The individual may work in liaison with other refractory specialists or they may be the sole refractory specialist for this job or in their organisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine information required from tests
  • 1.1 Analyse relevant documents for any test information requirements
  • 1.2 Liaise with relevant stakeholders to determine test information requirements
  • 1.3 Confirm the end use conditions for the refractory
  • 1.4 Identify discrepancies or conflicts in requirements
  • 1.5 Negotiate a consistent set of test information requirements
2 Specify required tests
  • 2.1 Determine data required to yield the required information
  • 2.2 Determine range of tests and test methods which will yield that data the set of requirements
  • 2.3 Make a preliminary selection of tests which will provide required data
  • 2.4 Identify health, safety and environmental (HSE) risks of possible tests
  • 2.5 Estimate the cost of possible tests
  • 2.6 Confirm test data will yield information required by stakeholders
  • 2.7 Specify preferred range of tests and test methods to provide required data
3 Specify sampling regime
  • 3.1 Identify sample requirements of specified tests
  • 3.2 Determine sampling frequency required to meet information requirements
  • 3.3 Draft sampling regime
  • 3.4 Liaise with relevant stakeholders in relation to sampling regime
  • 3.5 Negotiate changes to sampling regime and/or information requirements as required.
  • 3.6 Finalise testing and sampling regime
4 Interpret test data
  • 4.1 Inspect test data for anomalies or discrepancies and take required action
  • 4.2 Determine required information from test data
  • 4.3 Analyse information as required
  • 4.4 File and report information as required
  • 4.5 Take appropriate action based on information
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA978 PMC557092A Specify and interpret refractory tests Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCV0 PMC80116 Graduate Certificate In Refractories Engineering Qualification