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Undertake corrosion inspection on process plant

Undertake corrosion inspection on process plant

Unit of competency
National Code
PMASUP347
State Code
AXM35
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to undertake corrosion inspection on process plant. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to identify the corrosion inspection techniques and equipment, undertake inspections, document the results, identify problems and take appropriate action.This unit of competency applies to corrosion inspections on any structural and equipment items which form part of a process plant facility. Examples include:valvespumpsprime moverscompressorsseparatorspiping, tubing or ducting within facilitytransmission and distribution piping, such as sub-sea or overland piping which may fall under the SAA Gas Pipeline Codestorage tanks or cylindersvessels, columnsstructural steelworkwellheads.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working 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 Identify corrosion inspection equipment
  • 1.1 Identify corrosion inspection equipment that meets site-specific requirements
  • 1.2 Locate corrosion inspection equipment according to site-specific applications
2 Use corrosion inspection equipment
  • 2.1 Assess conditions to determine the need to use corrosion inspection equipment
  • 2.2 Select corrosion inspection equipment related to site-specific conditions in accordance with site requirements and equipment suitability
  • 2.3 Operate corrosion inspection equipment in accordance with operating principles, plant procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Identify and apply safety procedures relating to corrosion inspection techniques according to site requirements
3 Use documentation and reporting procedures
  • 3.1 Use documentation and standards for corrosion inspection equipment reporting according to regulatory and site requirements
  • 3.2 Use general equipment documentation and relevant information to site-specific requirements
  • 3.3 Complete records and documents according to site procedures
4 Control hazards
  • 4.1 Identify hazards in the use of the equipment
  • 4.2 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 4.3 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care
5 Resolve problems
  • 5.1 Identify possible problems in equipment or process
  • 5.2 Determine problems needing action
  • 5.3 Determine possible fault causes
  • 5.4 Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
  • 5.5 Follow items initiated through until final resolution has occurred
  • 5.6 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8950 PMASUP347A Undertake corrosion inspection in a petrochemical environment Unit of competency