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Analyse equipment performance

Analyse equipment performance

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC555030
State Code
BAH12
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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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
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to analyse and verify the performance of equipment as typically used in the extrusion, automated casting or moulding sectors of the manufactured mineral products industry. This unit of competency applies to experienced technicians or those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth knowledge of materials, process, equipment and problem solving in order to set up and operate performance verification trials; determine actual compared to theoretical performance of equipment/equipment components and make recommendations based on verification results. The technician will take a lead role in gathering and analysing the data and is not required to demonstrate 'hands on' operation of equipment as part of this competency.This unit of competency may be contextualised to analyse the performance of equipment in other sectors of the industry but both a theoretical/mathematical and a practical analysis of the process at a level equivalent to an analysis of screw performance in an extruder must be included.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine theoretical performance
  • 1.1 Identify item of plant and plant components to be analysed
  • 1.2 Locate and interpret design specification
  • 1.3 Identify process materials being processed/to be processed during verification trial
  • 1.4 Determine process material properties under process conditions
  • 1.5 Calculate theoretical performance of components with that material under those conditions
2 Conduct trial
  • 2.1 Design verification trial to be compatible with theoretical analysis
  • 2.2 Check trial design to ensure work health and safety (WHS) issues are identified and addressed
  • 2.3 Determine measurements needed from trial to yield required data
  • 2.4 Select equipment suitable to give required measurements
  • 2.5 Consult with relevant stakeholders
  • 2.6 Arrange for verification trial with relevant process personnel
  • 2.7 Set up required measurement equipment
  • 2.8 Supervise trial and ensure trial conditions are appropriate
  • 2.9 Collect trial data for analysis
3 Verify performance of components
  • 3.1 Calculate actual performance from trial data
  • 3.2 Compare theoretical with actual performance
  • 3.3 Determine significance of variation between theoretical and actual performance
  • 3.4 Investigate any suspicious results and take appropriate action
4 Recommend required action
  • 4.1 Determine appropriate action to bring performance to desired level
  • 4.2 Check that recommended action addresses any WHS issues
  • 4.3 Consult with relevant stakeholders
  • 4.4 Initiate the corrective action in accordance with company procedures
  • 4.5 Determine measures to increase equipment productivity
  • 4.6 Recheck performance after corrective action is implemented
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA972 PMC555030C Analyse equipment performance Unit of competency