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Plan and coordinate heat plant operations

Plan and coordinate heat plant operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT4207
State Code
AXK92
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan the operation of a heat plant and to coordinate heat plant operating personnel to startup, operate, shutdown, clean and store the heat plant.The unit applies to operators of a heat plant in a timber processing plant setting and also involves monitoring and adjusting heat plant performance.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan heat plant operation
  • 1.1 Interpret requirements for the allocated process to calculate generation levels.
  • 1.2 Plan and document operational orders and schedules to meet production requirements.
  • 1.3 Plan heat plant startup, operation and shutdown in line with production requirements.
  • 1.4 Communicate all information to operators in line with organisational procedures.
2. Coordinate heat plant startup and operation
  • 2.1 Check heat plant chemicals for correct labelling to ensure compliance with safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • 2.2 Direct operator processes for completing pre-operational safety and pre start-up checks.
  • 2.3 Monitor heat plant startup for correct running conditions and sign on.
  • 2.4 Routinely check continued operation and condition of heat plant with operators and assist them to evaluate heat plant data and performance.
  • 2.5 Modify generation levels to ensure optimum performance and communicate changes to operators.
  • 2.6 Diagnose problematic heat plant operations, calculate required adjustments and communicate to operators.
  • 2.7 Monitor and evaluate heat plant operations and output to determine process improvements.
  • 2.8 Direct emergency shutdown processes in cases of fire.
3. Coordinate heat plant shutdown, storage and records
  • 3.1 Direct operator processes for shutting down equipment and ensure compliance with organisational safety procedures.
  • 3.2 Check removal of valves and fittings and inspect heat plant.
  • 3.3 Assess heat plant condition, direct operator cleaning processes and ensure compliance with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.4 Select storage mode and direct operators to store heat plant in line with organisational procedures.
  • 3.5 Obtain operating logs and fuel efficiency records from operators and complete operating calculations.
  • 3.6 Document and report operational records, equipment faults and process improvement recommendations to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5969 FPICOT4207B Plan and coordinate heat plant operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFD21 FWPCOT3333 Conduct heat plant operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL4 FWP50116 Diploma of Forest and Forest Products Qualification
BAL9 FWP40216 Certificate IV in Timber Processing Qualification