Unit of competency Outline

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Monitor continuous process plant

Monitor continuous process plant

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS236
State Code
AXN31
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
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor continuous process plant as part of an operational team. The operator will be required to identify requirements for the shift, monitor a plant/plant area, log and interpret readings and observations, take specified actions under identified circumstances, and complete documentation.This unit of competency applies to an individual who may work alone although under the routine direction and supervision of a person who is competent to undertake the complete operation of the plant/plant area. They may work as part of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.4 Coordinate with appropriate personnel
  • 1.5 Check for recent work undertaken on plant item
  • 1.6 Note any outstanding/incomplete work
  • 1.7 Check operational status of plant and equipment in work area
2 Monitor plant in work area
  • 2.1 Identify the type and duty of plant item
  • 2.2 Complete routine checks
  • 2.3 Monitor plant item and plant area frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses as appropriate
  • 2.4 Complete logs and paperwork
  • 2.5 Identify impacts on the plant of any changes upstream and downstream of the plant
  • 2.6 Identify upstream and downstream impacts of any changes on the plant
3 Take action in accordance with procedures
  • 3.1 Communicate observations
  • 3.2 Recognise situations which may require action
  • 3.3 Make required adjustments to plant/process appropriate to the type of plant and its duty
  • 3.4 Resolve routine problems
  • 3.5 Take appropriate actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved
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