Unit of competency Outline
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Analyse equipment performance
Analyse equipment performance
Unit of competency
National Code
PMC555030C
PMC555030C
State Code
WA972
WA972
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/08/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
15/08/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the analysis of the performance, and performance verification of existing equipment. It is based on PMBTECH501A Analyse equipment performance. It involves calculating the theoretical performance components, gathering data, calculating performance and making recommendations based on verification results.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine theoretical performance
- 1.1. Identify item of plant and plant components to be analysed
- 1.2. Locate and interpret design specification
- 1.3. Identify process materials being processed/to be processed during verification trial
- 1.4. Determine process material properties under process conditions
- 1.5. Calculate theoretical performance of components with that material under those conditions
2. Conduct trial
- 2.1. Design verification trial to be compatible with theoretical analysis
- 2.2. Check trial design to ensure occupational health and safety (OHS) issues are identified and addressed
- 2.3. Determine measurements needed from trial to yield required data
- 2.4. Select equipment suitable to give required measurements
- 2.5. Consult with relevant stakeholders
- 2.6. Arrange for verification trial with relevant process personnel
- 2.7. Set up required measurement equipment
- 2.8. Supervise trial and ensure trial conditions are appropriate
- 2.9. Collect trial data for analysis
3. Verify performance of components
- 3.1. Calculate actual performance from trial data
- 3.2. Compare theoretical with actual performance
- 3.3. Determine significance of variation between theoretical and actual performance
- 3.4. Investigate any suspicious results and take appropriate action
4. Recommend required action
- 4.1. Determine appropriate action to bring performance to desired level
- 4.2. Check that recommended action addresses any OHS issues
- 4.3. Consult with relevant stakeholders
- 4.4. Initiate the corrective action in accordance with company procedures
- 4.5. Determine measures to increase equipment productivity
- 4.6. Recheck performance after corrective action is implemented
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
Equipment components
This competency unit includes the analysis of equipment components such as:
screws and casters or items of equipment or processes
Typical problems
Typical problems include:
worn components
validation of new components to design specification
component performance analysis in order to upgrade process performance
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
Equipment components
This competency unit includes the analysis of equipment components such as:
screws and casters or items of equipment or processes
Typical problems
Typical problems include:
worn components
validation of new components to design specification
component performance analysis in order to upgrade process performance
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
a thorough understanding of process materials, their additives and the rheological, heat and other effects of processing to the design of equipment and components are applied to predict practical performance results
material and process interactions should also understood and able to be applied to interpreting data and making judgements about the state of the equipment/component.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.
Method of assessment
It may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units.
It may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with other relevant units.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
a thorough understanding of process materials, their additives and the rheological, heat and other effects of processing to the design of equipment and components are applied to predict practical performance results
material and process interactions should also understood and able to be applied to interpreting data and making judgements about the state of the equipment/component.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.
Method of assessment
It may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units.
It may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with other relevant units.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2699 | PMCOPS530B | Analyse equipment performance | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH12 | PMC555030 | Analyse equipment performance | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W751 | PMC50110 | Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |
| W752 | PMC60110 | Advanced Diploma of Manufactured Mineral Products | Qualification |