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Operate and monitor basic boiler

Operate and monitor basic boiler

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM07033
State Code
OAW23
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030707 - Metal Fitting, Turning And MacHining
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform start-up, take-over/handover, monitor, shutdown and storage of a basic boiler used for all purposes, including the generation of steam.All work is carried out to applicable state/territory and national work health and safety (WHS) legislation, standards and codes of practice. Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, as appropriate should also be selected.Some jurisdictions may require the holder of this unit to be licensed or certified and users should check with the relevant authorities.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Carry out pre-operational checks
  • 2.1 Undertake pre-operational checks of boiler to plant operating procedures
  • 2.2 Identify maintenance requirements and report in accordance with procedures
3 Maintain health and safety standards in work area
  • 3.1 Identify hazards and potential hazards and report according to SOPs
  • 3.2 Select hazard prevention/control measures, as required
4 Start boiler and conduct hand-over/take-over procedures
  • 4.1 Start boiler and bring online safely, consistent with workplace procedures and production requirements
  • 4.2 Confirm operating status of boiler
  • 4.3 Maintain operating log and communicate boiler status/operation according to workplace procedures
5 Operate, monitor and shut down boiler
  • 5.1 Operate boiler and monitor consistent with production and safety requirements
  • 5.2 Conduct boiler water quality tests and adjust boiler water quality to manufacturers’ recommendations and workplace procedures, as required
  • 5.3 Act upon boiler failures/emergencies according to workplace procedures and notify downstream users, if necessary
  • 5.4 Shut down boiler consistent with workplace procedures, production and safety requirements
6 Carry out boiler shutdown for an internal inspection
  • 6.1 Shut down boiler for internal inspection
  • 6.2 Clean boiler internally and externally to manufacturers’ recommendations and workplace procedures
7 Store boiler in shutdown mode
  • 7.1 Identify manufacturers’ recommendations and workplace procedures required for shutdown storage mode
  • 7.2 Store boiler in identified shutdown mode
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5379 MEM07033B Operate and monitor basic boiler Unit of competency