Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Operations
Equivalencies: N/A
Systems, plant and/or equipment may include electric boiler and associated auxiliaries; electrical supply switchboard(s) and transformers; vapour compressor; centrifuges; electrical motors; valves, actuators and dampers (electric, hydraulic, pneumatic and manual); supervisory, protection alarm and control equipment; safety showers and eyewash equipment; pumps; heatexchangers; de-aerator; and process chemicals storage and handling equipment
Safety standards may include relevant sections of occupational health and safety legislation, enterprise safety rules, relevant state and federal legislation, national standards for plant and Australian standards
Information and documentation sources may include verbal and written communications, enterprise/site safety rules documentation/form(s), enterprise/site operating instructions, enterprise/site log book, manufacturer's operation and maintenance manuals, dedicated computer equipment, equipment and alarm manuals, enterprise standing instructions and plant notes
Technical and operational indicators may include stimuli (audio, smell, touch, visual), remote or local indicators and recorders and alarms (visible and or audible)
Communications may be by means of telephone, two way radio, pager, computer (electronic mail), operating log (written or verbal) and public address system
Tests may includestand-by plant "cut-in" tests and motor direction checks
Appropriate personnel to consult, give or receive direction may include supervisor/team leader or equivalent, technical and engineering officers or equivalent, maintenance staff, power plant operations personnel or equivalent, other operating staff or equivalent and contractor staff
Test, fault finding and operating tools may include high voltage testers, providing dead equipment, power or hand tools and pH meters
Operating environment may be, remote from plant, aided by indicators and monitors, during inclement or otherwise harsh weather conditions, wet/noisy/dusty/ hot areas and during continuous operation
Faults and abnormal operating conditions may include motor/pump/ actuator/valve/ damper failure/malfunctions, control equipment failure/ malfunctions, loss of electrical supply to plant and equipment, process chemical limits exceeded, process chemicals leaks/spillages and excessive vibration pumps/motors

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 brine concentrator plant
Operationally testing plant
Analysing plant faults
Monitoring plant operation
The knowledge ofthe properties of gases, their use and precautions to be taken
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplaceconditions
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; Communication principles; Control and data acquisition systems; Computers and software; Supervisory, alarm, protection and control equipment; Emergency procedures; Basic motor performance; Basic pump and compressor performance; Valve, dampers and actuator types and characteristics; Material safe handling data sheets; Properties of process chemicals in use; Introduction to power production plant; Typical arrangements of power production plant; Mathematics; Mechanics; Thermodynamics; Properties of matter; Lubrication and bearings; Compressors; Feedwater treatment; Pumps; Liquidpumping systems; Power plant cycle; General responsibilities for power production plant operations; Steam power plant boiler water and steam systems; Boiler draft system; Fuels; Principles governing efficient combustion; Fuel conditioning and fuel firing equipment; Control of a boiler; Condensate and feedwater systems; Feedwater heating and drainage systems ; Circulating water system; Condenser systems; Electrical principles; Transformers; Electric motors; Switchgear; Heating of electrical equipment; Electrical protection; Schematic diagrams; Auxiliary supply systems; High voltage 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; Operate brine concentrator 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; Use diagrams, drawings and symbols.