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Provide fluids for utilities and support

Provide fluids for utilities and support

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS224
State Code
AXN38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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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
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to provide essential fluids for process support.It applies to the generation, provision or 'making' of services for use by a plant. While this generally would apply to a remote or off-shore plant, it may also be appropriate for other plants. These fluids may be used for instrumentation, cooling, stabilising, scrubbing and hazard reduction, fire suppression and other uses.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to operate, monitor and maintain the equipment using relevant procedures, and identify operational problems and take appropriate action.This unit of competency applies to an individual who may work alone although under routine direction and supervision. They may work as part of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.This unit of competency does not require the operation of a central control panel.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 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.4 Coordinate with appropriate personnel
  • 1.5 Check for recent work undertaken on plant item
  • 1.6 Note any outstanding/incomplete work
  • 1.7 Check operational status of plant item
2 Monitor utility and support fluid equipment
  • 2.1 Determine the required levels of demand for support or utility fluids from a knowledge of the plant/site's process control systems or equipment
  • 2.2 Monitor process equipment and systems, such as compressors, pumps, receivers and distribution systems, to meet and maintain the facility utility service requirements
  • 2.3 Monitor and manually adjust flow or ensure correct operation of automatic control valves to control the flow of fluids into the plant/site's process systems and equipment
  • 2.4 Monitor quality of fluids and ensure that they remain within specifications, e.g. quality and consistency
  • 2.5 Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking action on unexpected readings
3 Identify need for maintenance
  • 3.1 Monitor service records to assist with programmed maintenance scheduling
  • 3.2 Monitor equipment for evidence of maintenance needs outside programmed maintenance
  • 3.3 Advise other site personnel of the need to take equipment off-line for maintenance action
  • 3.4 Identify back-up or auxiliary equipment (where provided) to facilitate maintenance of fluid supplies within the facility
  • 3.5 Ensure equipment can be safely taken off-line for maintenance
4 Isolate and de-isolate equipment
  • 4.1 Complete any required pre-start checks, ensuring valves, inlets and outlets are in correct positions
  • 4.2 Start up/shut down/changeover equipment according to type and duty in liaison with other personnel
  • 4.3 Isolate plant
  • 4.4 Make safe for required work
  • 4.5 Check plant is ready to be returned to service
  • 4.6 De-isolate and prepare plant for return to service
5 Respond to emergencies
  • 5.1 Identify critical out-of-specification performance of equipment and contact appropriate personnel
  • 5.2 Respond to an emergency situation according to procedures
  • 5.3 Shut down, under instruction, any equipment and associated equipment affected by the emergency situation
  • 5.4 Implement any back-up procedures to ensure the ongoing supply of critical fluids to the remainder of the facility
  • 5.5 Ensure all safety procedures are fully complied with
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8857 PMAOPS224B Provide fluids for utilities and support Unit of competency