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Operate and control incineration processes

Operate and control incineration processes

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPTRT046
State Code
OBN50
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/02/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/06/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
15/06/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and control incineration processes.It includes monitoring an incineration plant, measuring and reporting on system performance and process quality control. It also includes identifying faults and determining and applying technical adjustments essential to performance.This unit applies to operational staff with a specific responsibility for incineration processes in water treatment plants. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision, while performing routine tasks, within familiar contexts.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 Determine work requirements from job specifications and plans
  • 1.2 Select and check equipment required to meet safety requirements of task and worksite
  • 1.3 Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.4 Monitor online instrumentation trends and combustion processes to maintain parameters of operation
2 Operate and control processes
  • 2.1 Conduct routine inspections according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Identify and report process faults to relevant personnel
  • 2.3 Collect process samples and conduct standard tests according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Interpret data and make process adjustments to maintain operational parameters
3 Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Collect, interpret and record process data according to workplace procedures and process requirements
  • 3.2 Identify data outside of normal operational parameters and report to relevant personnel for further action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVX89 NWPTRT094 Operate and control incineration processes Unit of competency