Specify refractory installation systems

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
PMC557098

State Code
BAH00

TGA Status
Deleted

DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
22/06/2016

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

05/08/2016

Field of Education

030305 - Materials Engineering

Original Release Date

05/08/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to specify refractory installation systems. It applies to both monolithic and block refractory installations and repairs.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to analyse the repair specifications; determine the scaffolding, lifting/support, access, restrictions and other systems needed to implement the installation to meet specifications. This unit of competency applies to senior technicians or those in similar roles who are required to analyse and synthesise advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and apply independent judgement to high-level technical issues and complex problems. The individual may work in liaison with other refractory specialists or they may be the sole refractory specialist for this job or in their organisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Analyse installation/repair specification

1.1 Determine personnel access requirements
1.2 Determine equipment and material access requirements
1.3 Determine lifting and positioning requirements
1.4 Determine site restrictions
1.5 Determine restrictions caused by the refractory and/or job
1.6 Compile installation system requirements

2 Develop scaffolding requirements

2.1 Calculate required size of work platforms
2.2 Calculate load and load distribution on scaffold
2.3 Identify appropriate load bearing surfaces for scaffold base
2.4 Identify tie points for scaffold, if any
2.5 Select appropriate scaffold type for application
2.6 Develop draft scaffold specification
2.7 Check compliance of draft specification with regulations
2.8 Develop scaffolding requirements in liaison with a licensed scaffolder or scaffold supplier
2.9 Identify scaffold related health, safety and environmental (HSE) hazards
2.10 Determine appropriate hazard controls
2.11 Check for discrepancies or conflicts and take appropriate action

3 Develop lifting and/or supporting requirements

3.1 Calculate loads to be lifted/supported
3.2 Calculate loads on supports and running gear
3.3 Determine support needs during placement of refractory or equipment
3.4 Calculate impact on loads of placement needs
3.5 Determine design loads
3.6 Select appropriate lifting/supporting means
3.7 Check compliance with any relevant regulation
3.8 Modify scaffold specification if required
3.9 Identify lifting/supporting related HSE hazards
3.10 Determine appropriate hazard controls
3.11 Check for discrepancies or conflicts and take appropriate action
3.12 Prepare lifting/supporting specification

4 Ensure installation system complies with specification

4.1 Liaise with contractors and others to ensure specifications are understood
4.2 Implement checking mechanisms to ensure system complies with specification
4.3 Take appropriate action on non-conformances as required
4.4 Report during project as required
4.5 Complete end of project documentation on completion

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WA984	PMC557098A	Specify refractory installation systems	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BCV0	PMC80116	Graduate Certificate In Refractories Engineering	Qualification