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Operate digestion equipment

Operate digestion equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS262
State Code
AXN25
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge needed to operate digestion equipment as used in a metalliferous minerals processing plant. This unit of competency applies to any type of digestion equipment. Examples include:autoclave digesterstube digesters.This unit of competency applies to an operator who is required to start up and shut down digestion equipment to procedures, make adjustments to flow rate, pressure and temperature, as appropriate to the type of digestion equipment, and identify problems and take appropriate action.This unit of competency applies to an individual who may work alone although under routine direction and supervision. 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 digestion equipment
  • 1.6 Note any outstanding/incomplete work
  • 1.7 Check operational status of digestion equipment
2 Operate digestion equipment in accordance with procedures
  • 2.1 Identify the type of digestion equipment and duty
  • 2.2 Adjust flow, temperature and pressure as appropriate to type of digestion equipment and duty
  • 2.3 Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork, taking action on unexpected readings and trends
3 Recognise and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures
  • 3.1 Monitor digestion equipment frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses
  • 3.2 Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
  • 3.3 Recognise situations which may require action
  • 3.4 Resolve routine problems
  • 3.5 Take actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved
4 Isolate and de-isolate digestion equipment
  • 4.1 Complete any required pre-start checks
  • 4.2 Start up/shut down/changeover digestion equipment according to the plant type and duty in liaison with other personnel
  • 4.3 Isolate digestion equipment
  • 4.4 Make safe for required work
  • 4.5 Check digestion equipment is ready to be returned to service
  • 4.6 De-isolate and prepare digestion equipment for return to service
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG545 PMAOPS262A Operate digestion equipment Unit of competency