Unit of competency Outline
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Operate and monitor valve systems
Operate and monitor valve systems
Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS223
PMAOPS223
State Code
AXN39
AXN39
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor valves and ancillary equipment as part of controlling a process. The valves covered by this unit of competency may be part of a hydrocarbons transport pipeline, gas distribution network or similar process. 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.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 equipment
2 Operate valve systems in accordance with procedures
- 2.1 Identify the type of valves and valve systems
- 2.2 Operate ancillary equipment
- 2.3 Adjust valves and valve systems as appropriate to type and duty
- 2.4 Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork, taking action on unexpected observations, readings and trends
- 2.5 Check the valve operational integrity to minimise the risk of valve leakages and failures
3 Recognise and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures
- 3.1 Monitor valves and valve systems frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses
- 3.2 Regulate or alter valve sequences to control the flow rates of fluid during the process to meet changing production conditions and demands
- 3.3 Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
- 3.4 Recognise situations which may require action
- 3.5 Resolve routine problems
- 3.6 Take actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved
4 Isolate and de-isolate valves
- 4.1 Isolate valves and valve systems
- 4.2 Make safe for required work
- 4.3 Check valves and valve systems are ready to be returned to service
- 4.4 De-isolate and prepare valves and valve systems for return to service
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W8856 | PMAOPS223B | Operate and monitor valve systems | Unit of competency |