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Design processing plant

Design processing plant

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIPRO601D
State Code
WH603
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit develops a participant’s skills and knowledge required to design processing plant in Extractive.This unit is appropriate for those working in management or technical specialist rolesNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine processing plant design parameters
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply processing plant documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Identify, interpret and clarify relevant site geological, hydrological, and survey data and use it for design parameters
  • 1.5 Identify, interpret and clarify relevant site marketing information and use it for design parameters.
2. Prepare processing plant design
  • 2.1 Involve internal and external stakeholders in the planning process and gain their support for the required outcomes
  • 2.2 Prepare the flowchart/schematic of the plant
  • 2.3 Identify and analyse options and select the primary items of plant and equipment
  • 2.4 Arrange and supervise the drafting of the general arrangement of the processing plant
  • 2.5 Arrange and supervise the drafting of the preliminary design of the processing plant
  • 2.6 Arrange and supervise the design of the process control system for the processing plant
  • 2.7 Determine and document resource implications of the implementation of the design
  • 2.8 Prepare and present the processing plant business plan/budget, including contingency plans, in accordance with the organisation’s requirements
  • 2.9 Arrange and supervise the drafting of the detailed design of the processing plant
  • 2.10 Identify and document the specifications for required plant and equipment
3. Issue and provide support in the implementation of the design
  • 3.1 Issue and explain the processing plant design to team members and others involved, and facilitate the safe, effective and efficient implementation of the processing plant design
  • 3.2 Provide timely ongoing support and advice to those implementing the processing plant design
  • 3.3 Ensure records and reports are maintained and issued
  • 3.4 Monitor the processing plant design performance against the processing plant design parameters, development plan and operational budgets
  • 3.5 Resolve anomalies in consultation with relevant stakeholders
  • 3.6 Issue instructions for adjustments to the design and/or its implementation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB714 RIIPRO601A Design processing plant Unit of competency