Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Operations
Equivalencies: N/A
Systems, plant and or equipment may include electrical supply switchboard(s) and transformers, conveyors, motors and "soft" motor starters, hydraulic systems, pumps, storage bins/dry storage bunkers and associated equipment, vibratory feeders, trippers, check weigh bins, valves and actuators (electric, hydraulic and pneumatic), lubricating and oil conditioning systems, fire services system, dust suppression system, supervisory, alarm, protection and control equipment
Safety standards may include relevant sections of occupational health and safety legislation, enterprise safety rules, relevant state and federal legislation and national standards for plant
Information and documentation sources may include verbal or written communications; enterprise safety rules documentation/forms; equipment and alarm manuals; dedicated computer equipment; enterprise/site standing and operating instructions; enterprise/site log books; equipment manufacturer's operation and maintenance manuals
Technical and operational indicators may include stimuli (audio, smell, touch, visual), remote or local indicators and recorders, computers and alarms (visible and or audible)
Communications may be by means of telephone, two way radio, pager, public address system, facsimile, computer (electronic mail) and operating log (written or verbal)
Tests may include alarm and protection tests, performance tests, stand-by plant tests and post maintenance operating tests
Appropriate personnel to consult, give or receive direction may include supervisor/team leader or equivalent, technical and engineering officers or equivalent, maintenance staff, contractor personnel, other production staff and coal handling plant operators
Test, fault finding and operating tools may include hand tools and basic electronic testing equipment
Operating environment may be during inclement or otherwise harsh weather conditions, in wet/noisy/dusty/hot areas or during night periods
Faults and abnormal operating conditions may include motor/pump/ actuator/valve/dampers failure/malfunctions, control equipment failure/ malfunctions, loss of electrical supply to plant and equipment, loss of conveyor(s)/restricted availability, loss of or restricted availability of mobile plant and wet weather operation

Critical aspects of evidence
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Preparation and planning of work
Operation of coal delivery plant
Operationally testing plant
Analysing plant faults
Monitoring plant operation
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of equipment operated
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Relevant occupational health and safety regulations; Relevant statutory legislation; Relevant enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures and techniques; Relevant plant and equipment, its location and operating parameters; Plant status; Environmental legislation; Enterprise recording procedures; Basic motor designs and characteristics; Coal handling procedures; Hydraulic power units; Communication principles ; Control and data acquisition systems; Computers and software; Introduction to power production plant; Typical arrangements of power production plant; Mathematics; Mechanics; Properties of matter; Lubrication and bearings; General responsibilities for power production plant operations; Coal handling plant; Bunkering; Fuels; Principles governing efficient combustion; Electrical principles; Transformers; Electric motors; Switchgear; Heating of electrical equipment; Electrical protection; Auxiliary supply systems; Safe operating principles
The ability to:
Apply relevant occupational health and safety regulations; Apply relevant statutory legislation; Apply relevant enterprise/site safety procedures; Apply enterprise/site emergency procedures and techniques; Apply enterprise recording procedures; Identify plant status; Prepare plant/equipment for operation; Organise resources where applicable; Operate coal delivery plant; Apply diagnostic and testing techniques; Identify and respond to abnormal plant operating conditions; Plan and prioritise work; Use relevant hand tools; Communicate effectively ; Apply data analysis techniques and tools; Operate in a team.