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Operate and maintain a boiler

Operate and maintain a boiler

Unit of competency
National Code
MARC023
State Code
AUG31
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/02/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/08/2015
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
28/08/2015
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and perform basic maintenance on a boiler according to relevant workplace practices and codes of practice. It includes operating a boiler, monitoring performance and maintaining its operational condition during use.This unit applies to engine workers working in the maritime industry as a Marine Engine Driver Steam.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Select and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.1 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected for use according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Functions that require use of personal PPE are selected to enable function to be risk assessed
2 Carry out pre-operational safety checks
  • 2.1 Boiler components are identified and operated according to organisational operating procedures
  • 2.2 Boiler pre-operational safety checks are conducted according to statutory requirements and standard operating procedures
  • 2.3 Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace procedures
3 Maintain health and safety standards in work area
  • 3.1 Hazards and potential hazards in work area are identified according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Hazards are reported according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Prevention/control measures are selected according to organisational practice
  • 3.4 Boiler chemicals are stored and handled according to statutory requirements, manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures
4 Operate and monitor boiler
  • 4.1 Boiler is started and brought online safely, according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational safety management systems (SMS)
  • 4.2 Operating status of boiler is monitored according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational SMS
  • 4.3 Boiler water quality tests are conducted according to workplace procedures and organisational SMS
  • 4.4 Boiler water is adjusted as a result of tests, to meet manufacturer recommendations and workplace criteria
  • 4.5 Operating log is maintained clearly and accurately, according to statutory requirements
5 Shut down boiler
  • 5.1 Boiler is shut down according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational SMS
  • 5.2 Documentation is maintained according to workplace and organisational requirements
6 Carry out routine maintenance on boiler
  • 6.1 Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace requirements
  • 6.2 Boiler is cleaned internally and externally according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 6.3 Boiler valves and fittings are removed for maintenance according to statutory requirements and organisational SMS
  • 6.4 Precautions for entry into confined spaces are observed according to and organisational SMS
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG387 MARC3002A Operate and maintain a boiler Unit of competency