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Operate and monitor boiler draught system

Operate and monitor boiler draught system

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS082
State Code
ODZ32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor boiler draught equipment.Boiler draught is defined as the difference between atmospheric pressure and the pressure existing in a furnace or the flue gas passage of aboiler.Boiler draught is important to the smooth operation of all the systems in a power generating facility.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate boiler draught system plant, test boiler draught system plant, analyse boiler draught system plant faults, monitor and inspect boiler draught system plant, and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator. Power generation plant operators are trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for boiler draught system operation
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.2 Work requirements, including permits, are identified from relevant personnel and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Documentation to determine boiler draught system plant status is assessed and evaluated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Inspection, preoperational checks and field preparations for boiler draught system plant service are carried out in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Boiler draught system plant operational prerequisites are established in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Sequence for recommissioning of boiler draught system plant is determined to suit existing circumstances in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Operate boiler draught systemplant
  • 2.1 Boiler draught system plant is operated in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Boiler draught system plant is monitored and observed to detect deviations from normal operating conditions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Corrective actions are taken to rectify abnormalities in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Test plant boiler draught systemoperation
  • 3.1 Operational tests are performed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Boiler draught system plant is observed for correct operational response in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Boiler draught system plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of testing in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Analyse boiler draught system plant faults
  • 4.1 Causes of abnormal boiler draught system plant operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information in accordance with workplace procedures,
  • 4.2 Boiler draught system plant integrity and personnel safety are maintained in consultation with relevant personnel and technical and operational documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Monitor and inspect boiler draught system plant
  • 5.1 Boiler draught system plant is monitored and inspected for normal operation and to detect deviations in accordance with workplace procedures,
  • 5.2 Relevant personnel are notified when defects are detected in accordance with workplace procedures,
6 Complete documentation
  • 6.1 Boiler draught system plant problems, movements and status are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Documentation is updated in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAH15 UEPOPS313 Operate and monitor boiler draught system Unit of competency