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Licence to operate a standard boiler

Licence to operate a standard boiler

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMBLIC001
State Code
AWC69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to operate a standard boiler safely. This includes boiler start-up, handover, monitoring, shutdown and storage of a boiler that uses a single fuel source and does not have an air pre-heater, feed water heater, superheater, attempurator or desuperheater, simultaneous dual fuel firing capability or economiser attached.This unit also covers the preparation for inspection procedures as specified in manufacturer recommendations, identification of maintenance requirements and relevant risk control measures.This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations, High Risk Work, and meets Commonwealth, state and territory high risk work licensing requirements. Any alteration to the unit content or outcomes would result in a unit that is not acceptable to WHS/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulators for the purpose of licensing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Identify potential workplace hazards and appropriate risk control measures consistent with appropriate standards to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
  • 1.4 Locate and review appropriate records to prepare for boiler operation
  • 1.5 Identify the type of boiler and plan boiler operations according to procedures
  • 1.6 Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.7 Identify suitable communication methods and confirm with appropriate personnel
2 Start up boiler
  • 2.1 Apply risk prevention and risk control measures to the work area according to procedures
  • 2.2 Select communication equipment and inspect for serviceability
  • 2.3 Select all necessary equipment and inspect for operational effectiveness according to procedures, including establishing water level
  • 2.4 Check boiler visually for any damage or defects and report and record any found according to procedures with appropriate action taken
  • 2.5 Vent boiler to atmosphere prior to start-up, as required
  • 2.6 Carry out pre-start up checks on the boiler and bring the boiler online safely according to procedures
  • 2.7 Start up boiler according to procedures
  • 2.8 Identify maintenance requirements and any visual faults and report according to procedures
  • 2.9 Confirm, complete and log all maintenance and/or repairs and associated isolations and make the equipment serviceable
3 Monitor boiler operation
  • 3.1 Diagnose operating status of the boiler
  • 3.2 Maintain operating log clearly and accurately according to procedures
  • 3.3 Monitor boiler, valves, fittings and pressure gauges according to procedures
  • 3.4 Blow boiler water level gauges through both steam and water sides
  • 3.5 Test standby plant and equipment according to procedures
  • 3.6 Conduct boiler water quality tests, where required, and record the results according to procedures
  • 3.7 Adjust boiler water chemicals after tests, where appropriate and required according to procedures and notify downstream users, if necessary
  • 3.8 Activate the automatic blowdown and, where required, boiler is blown down to adjust total dissolved solids (TDS) levels to recommendations
  • 3.9 Communicate handover information regarding boiler status and operation clearly to relevant personnel according to procedures
  • 3.10 Respond immediately to any boiler emergency in accordance with procedures
4 Shut down boiler
  • 4.1 Shut down the boiler for inspection according to procedures, as required
  • 4.2 Identify maintenance requirements and report any visual faults according to procedures
  • 4.3 Complete isolations associated with in-service maintenance according to procedures
  • 4.4 Clean boiler internally and externally to manufacturer recommendations and procedures, where required
  • 4.5 Complete boiler operating log for shutdown
5 Store boiler in shutdown mode
  • 5.1 Identify storage time and condition of storage, where required
  • 5.2 Store boiler in safe condition for access in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and procedures
  • 5.3 Test stored boiler water and chemicals, where required, and handle in accordance with procedures, where storage is for extended periods
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD455 MSABLIC001 License to operate a standard boiler Unit of competency