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Commission/recommission plant

Commission/recommission plant

Unit of competency
National Code
PMASUP440
State Code
AXM32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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 commission new plant/pipeline or recommission significantly modified plant/pipeline. It applies to plant/pipeline, such as on or offshore plant, wellheads, transmission pipelines or similar.Commissioning refers to the start-up of a new plant or plant unit and the associated equipment for the first time. Recommissioning refers to the start-up of an existing plant following major modifications, rebuild or reconfiguration.This unit of competency applies to senior technicians and those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth knowledge of process and plant in order to ensure design of new/modified plant meets safety and operability requirements, plan and coordinate commissioning/recommissioning, and complete required documentation. The technician would not normally have a 'hands on' operating role for all items of equipment, but may have a 'hands on' role for major items of equipment; however this is not required as part of this competency. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Contribute to/review the design of plant/ equipment
  • 1.1 Apply process understanding to the design process
  • 1.2 Identify the role and purpose of the plant and equipment
  • 1.3 Ensure design meets the identified need
  • 1.4 Identify process conditions and apply to hazard and operability studies (HAZOP)
  • 1.5 Undertake investigations following hazard studies
  • 1.6 Record and report findings
2 Take part in commissioning planning
  • 2.1 Ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
  • 2.2 Obtain materials necessary to complete the work and check against job requirements
  • 2.3 Obtain tools and equipment necessary to carry out the work and check for correct operation and safety
  • 2.4 Prepare plans to ensure that procedures are performed in the correct sequence
  • 2.5 Obtain approvals, where necessary, from appropriate authorities
3 Participate in acceptance of plant/ equipment
  • 3.1 Undertake pre-commissioning activities
  • 3.2 Complete safety acceptance documentation
  • 3.3 Identify, record and report problems or non-conformance
  • 3.4 Conduct trials/test runs
  • 3.5 Record and report performance data
4 Commission system
  • 4.1 Bring the plant/plant systems/pipeline online
  • 4.2 Make and report adjustments
  • 4.3 Prepare reports in accordance with legislative and company requirements to maintain the historical record
5 Evaluate results and identify modifications
  • 5.1 Identify modifications and improvements required
  • 5.2 Check specifications, procedures and training material match the final system/procedures
  • 5.3 Complete documentation and report to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8954 PMASUP440B Commission/recommission plant Unit of competency