Elements and Performance Criteria

Range statement
The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice
Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, production schedules and manufacturer's specifications
Extraction equipment may include shredder, cane carriers, mills, diffuser, juice pumps, juice screen, lubrication systems, cooling water system, maceration system, steam turbines and hydraulic drives
Confirming equipment status involves conducting relevant pre-start checks, confirming that cleaning standards are met, all safety guards are in place and equipment is operational
Services may include power, steam, water, compressed and instrumentation air
Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems
Services may include power, water, compressed and instrumentation air
Monitoring the process may involve the use of production data such as performance control charts
Control points refer to those key points in a work process which must be monitored and controlled
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment
Information systems may be print or screen based

Evidence guide
The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.
Ability to:
1. Access workplace information to identify production requirements
2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment
3. Confirm supply of necessary materials and services
4. Confirm equipment status and condition
5. Liaise with other work areas - specifically boilers and evaporator station
6. Demonstrate start up procedures after an extended stop and after a short stop
7. Start up and operate in both automatic and manual modes
8. Monitor the process and equipment operation to maintain the process within the required parameters. This typically involves monitoring:
temperatures
steam pressure
throughput
chute height
torques/mill loads
added water flows
feeding characteristics of cane
equipment condition including lubrication systems and vibration levels
9. Monitor supply and flow of cane to the process and bagasse and juice from the process
10. Take corrective action in response to out-of-specification results
11. Report and/or record corrective action as required
12. Record workplace information
13. Demonstrate shift handover procedure
14. Shut down equipment in response to an emergency situation
15. Demonstrate an operational shut down procedure
16. Prepare equipment for cleaning/maintenance
17. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards
May include the ability to:
18. Use process control systems
19. Clean equipment
20. Take samples and conduct tests
Knowledge of:
21. Purpose and basic principles of extraction including shredder operation, mills and diffusers as required in the workplace
22. The circuit flow of this process and relationship between extraction, boilers and evaporation
23. Effect on extraction of:
cane quality
added water
mill operation
24. Consequences of poor lubrication
25. Role of cooling water for equipment operation
26. Quality characteristics of bagasse and their effect on boiler operation
27. Equipment purpose and basic operating principles of extraction equipment
28. Services used
29. Operating requirements and parameters
30. Significance and method of monitoring control points within the process
31. Common causes of variation and corrective action required
32. Hazards and controls
33. Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment
34. Lock out and tag out procedures
35. Requirements of both operational and long term shut down conditions to ensure the equipment is left in a safe state for the period of the shutdown and to minimise any delays in future start up
36. Procedures and responsibility for reporting problems
37. Environmental issues and controls
38. Waste handling requirements and procedures
39. Recording requirements and procedures
May include knowledge of:
40. Basic operating principles of process control where relevant. This includes the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment
41. Cleaning procedures
42. Sampling and testing procedures
Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
The pre-requisites for this competency standard are:
SUGPOTB2A Operate a turbine
Co-assessment of related units
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. This may include:
SUGPCPS2A Collect and prepare samples
SUGPPST2A Conduct standard tests
SUGZPCI2A Operate a process control interface
Resources required for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation including advice on safe work practices and environmental requirements
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Product and process specifications and operating parameters
Extraction station equipment
Materials and services as required
Material Safety Data Sheets where appropriate
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Advice on environmental management issues relevant to work responsibilities
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures
They may also require access to:
Cleaning procedures, sampling schedule and procedures and maintenance procedures and tools depending on the work requirements.
Assessment requirements
For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.