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Operate and Monitor Briquette Coal Cooling Plant

Operate and Monitor Briquette Coal Cooling Plant

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS305A
State Code
S5191
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/05/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required for operations associated with the cooling of coal in the briquette manufacturing process.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare plant for operation
  • 1.1 Safety issues are identified to comply with enterprise/site and legislative requirements
  • 1.2 Work, plant and resource requirements are identified from relevant personnel, information and documentation
  • 1.3 Quality assurance requirements are identified in accordance with enterprise/site requirements
  • 1.4 Documentation to determine plant status is assessed and evaluated
  • 1.5 Localised plant inspection and field preparation for service is carried out in accordance with manufacturer and enterprise/site procedures
  • 1.6 Plant operational prerequisites are established in accordance with manufacturer and enterprise/site procedures
  • 1.7 Sequence and plant requirements for operation of plant is determined to suit existing circumstances in accordance with enterprise/site requirements
  • 1.8 The teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
  • 1.9 Log and reporting requirements are carried out in accordance with site procedures
2 Operate and monitor coal cooling plant
  • 2.1 Plant is operated and shut down in accordance with enterprise and manufacturer operating procedures
  • 2.2 Plant is monitored and observed to detect deviations from normal operating conditions
  • 2.3 Product quality is regularly monitored
  • 2.4 Corrective actions taken to rectify abnormalities, are in accordance with industry standards and site requirements
3 Test plant operation
  • 3.1 Tests are performed in accordance with defined procedures
  • 3.2 Correct action is taken when response is not in accordance with documentation, plant integrity or personnel safety requirements
  • 3.3 Plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of test
4 Identify plant faults
  • 4.1 Causes of abnormal plant operating conditions are identified by referring to technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner
  • 4.2 Corrective action taken is in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
  • 4.3 Plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel, and with reference to plant, technical and operational documentation
5 Monitor and inspect plant
  • 5.1 Plant to be monitored/inspected is physically identified
  • 5.2 Plant is monitored/inspected for normal operation or to detect deviations
  • 5.3 Corrective action taken is in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
  • 5.4 Supervisor and other appropriate personnel are notified when defects are detected
6 Complete documentation
  • 6.1 Documentation is updated and plant problems, movements, and abnormalities and status are reported and logged in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYF46 UTPNEG048A Operate & monitor briquette coal cooling plant Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE328 UEPOPS305B Operate and monitor briquette coal cooling plant Unit of competency