Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:55 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Operate water systems

Operate water systems

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMWAS210
State Code
AXH90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/10/2018
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
25/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to check, monitor, operate and shut down water systems, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.The unit applies to production operators and technicians who start up, monitor and operate water systems. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct local inspections and pre-operational safety checks
  • 1.1 Check plant and equipment according to productivity requirements, environmental sustainability procedures, workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures (SOP), risks and hazards identification and housekeeping requirements
  • 1.2 Remove isolations
  • 1.3 Confirm availability of materials and supplies for water system
  • 1.4 Determine plant status and requirements
  • 1.5 Confirm sequencing for plant startup
  • 1.6 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
2. Start up water systems
  • 2.1 Start up water system according to SOPs
  • 2.2 Observe the water system for correct start up operational response
  • 2.3 Detect startup variation conditions and take corrective action
3. Monitor and control water systems
  • 3.1 Monitor the operation of the water system through routine checks
  • 3.2 Take water samples and test to maintain quality according to organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Identify variations from operational parameters
  • 3.4 Restore water system to standard operational parameters
  • 3.5 Conduct operator level maintenance, according to organisational procedures
4. Conduct a water system shutdown
  • 4.1 Confirm shutdown plan and communicate to relevant personnel
  • 4.2 Implement shutdown procedures
  • 4.3 Leave plant in a safe condition for isolation, as required
5. Respond to an unplanned shutdown
  • 5.1 Identify the cause of shutdown and action according to organisational procedures
  • 5.2 Complete sequence for shutdown of systems, in the plant
  • 5.3 Communicate action taken to relevant personnel
  • 5.4 Leave plant in a safe condition for isolation
6. Record and report water systems information
  • 6.1 Record water systems information
  • 6.2 Record problems and related action and communicate to relevant personnel
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY54 FPPWAS210A Operate water systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODT89 PPMWAS301 Operate water systems Unit of competency