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Operate leaching equipment

Operate leaching equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS263
State Code
AXN22
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate leaching equipment and ancillary equipment.This unit of competency applies to a variety of leaching processes as used in a metalliferous processing plant. Examples include:acidalkalinebacterial leachdump (run of mine ore)heap (processed ore for leaching)in situpressure.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to start up and shut down and operate the equipment, monitor its performance and make adjustments, and identify problems and take appropriate action.This unit of competency applies to an individual who may work alone although under routine direction and supervision. They may work as part of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.4 Coordinate with appropriate personnel
  • 1.5 Check for recent work undertaken on leaching equipment
  • 1.6 Note any outstanding/incomplete work
  • 1.7 Check operational status of leaching equipment
2 Operate leaching equipment in accordance with procedures
  • 2.1 Identify the type of leaching equipment and duty
  • 2.2 Adjust feed rate and reagents as appropriate to type of leaching equipment and duty
  • 2.3 Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork, taking appropriate action on unexpected readings and trends
3 Recognise and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures
  • 3.1 Monitor leaching equipment and ancillary equipment frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses
  • 3.2 Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
  • 3.3 Recognise situations which may require action
  • 3.4 Resolve routine problems
  • 3.5 Take actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved
4 Isolate and de-isolate leaching equipment
  • 4.1 Complete any required pre-start checks
  • 4.2 Start up/shut down/changeover leaching equipment according to the plant type and duty in liaison with other personnel
  • 4.3 Isolate leaching equipment
  • 4.4 Make safe for required work
  • 4.5 Check leaching equipment is ready to be returned to service
  • 4.6 De-isolate and prepare leaching equipment for return to service
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG546 PMAOPS263A Operate leaching equipment Unit of competency