Unit of competency Outline
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Conduct roasting operations
Conduct roasting operations
Unit of competency
National Code
RIIPBE205B
RIIPBE205B
State Code
D9365
D9365
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/10/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
06/10/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the conduct of roasting operations in the metalliferous mining industry. It includes preparing for and conducting roaster operations, managing delivery of concentrate to the fluid bed roaster, monitoring operation of the fluid bed roaster, managing roaster products, and conducting housekeeping activities. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for and conduct roaster operations
- 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- 1.2. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
- 1.3. Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
- 1.4. Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- 1.5. Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
- 1.6. Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards
- 1.7. Identify, address and report environmental issues
- 1.8. Adhere to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel and plant
- 1.9. Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
- 1.10. Ensure area is well ventilated before entry into work area
2. Manage delivery of concentrate to fluid bed roaster
- 2.1. Monitor feed mechanism operation (e.g. conveyor systems)
- 2.2. Monitor operating requirements
- 2.3. Adjust feed rate in accordance with operating requirements
3. Monitor operation of fluid bed roaster
- 3.1. Read and interpret data from equipment indicators to determine roaster efficiency
- 3.2. Continuously inspect operations/plant and catchment areas to identify roaster process defects and potential problems
- 3.3. Adjust cooling systems to optimise roaster operation temperature
- 3.4. Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
- 3.5. Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift
4. Manage roaster products
- 4.1. Monitor gas by-product output and cooling
- 4.2. Monitor calcine cooling systems
- 4.3. Regulate the operation of calcine and gas cooling systems
- 4.4. Action and report all roaster operating and cooling system alarms
- 4.5. Communicate with personnel to ensure effective management of roaster products and by-products
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures examples of legislation include:
mining safety and health
mine inspection
OHS
explosives
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and Workplace Relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Auxiliary equipment may be anything that is portable and mobile that is not part of the fixed infrastructure, and may include:
compressors
distribution control systems (DCS)
feeders
gantry cranes and attachments and other mobile equipment
hand and power tools
hoses
Environmental issues may include:
drainage
dust (dump)
emissions
flora and fauna
hazardous chemicals
noise
recycling
run-off
spills
waste management and disposal
water quality
Plant may include:
roaster
boilers
cyclones
drum coolers
gas precipitators
heat exchanger
burners
gas train
vessels
conveyors
valves
ladders
rails
Monitoring the roasting process may include the checking of:
product composition (e.g. sulphate/sulphide %)blockages and spillages
feed rates
moisture levels
overloads
pressures
power draw
wear and tear
emission (e.g. sulphides)
Contaminants, that is, anything other than the ore. Common contaminants may include oil, fuel, gases, organic materials, moisture
Indicator readings may measure:
temperature
gas pressure
air flows
speed (e.g. cooling system pumps)
unusual noises
vibrations
power
Equipment or plant cleaning methods may include:
hammer and bar
air lance
shovel and wheel barrow
vacuum
hosing with water
high pressure cleaning
Roasting process may include:
fluid bed roaster
tantaline roaster
filtrate roasting
Feed materials may include:
ore concentrate
calcine
other feed material
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures examples of legislation include:
mining safety and health
mine inspection
OHS
explosives
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and Workplace Relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Auxiliary equipment may be anything that is portable and mobile that is not part of the fixed infrastructure, and may include:
compressors
distribution control systems (DCS)
feeders
gantry cranes and attachments and other mobile equipment
hand and power tools
hoses
Environmental issues may include:
drainage
dust (dump)
emissions
flora and fauna
hazardous chemicals
noise
recycling
run-off
spills
waste management and disposal
water quality
Plant may include:
roaster
boilers
cyclones
drum coolers
gas precipitators
heat exchanger
burners
gas train
vessels
conveyors
valves
ladders
rails
Monitoring the roasting process may include the checking of:
product composition (e.g. sulphate/sulphide %)blockages and spillages
feed rates
moisture levels
overloads
pressures
power draw
wear and tear
emission (e.g. sulphides)
Contaminants, that is, anything other than the ore. Common contaminants may include oil, fuel, gases, organic materials, moisture
Indicator readings may measure:
temperature
gas pressure
air flows
speed (e.g. cooling system pumps)
unusual noises
vibrations
power
Equipment or plant cleaning methods may include:
hammer and bar
air lance
shovel and wheel barrow
vacuum
hosing with water
high pressure cleaning
Roasting process may include:
fluid bed roaster
tantaline roaster
filtrate roasting
Feed materials may include:
ore concentrate
calcine
other feed material
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting roasting operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of roasting operations
working with others to undertake and complete the roasting operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of roasting operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the roasting operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for conducting roasting operations
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of roasting operations
working with others to undertake and complete the roasting operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of roasting operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the roasting operations
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB005 | RIIPBE205A | Conduct roasting operations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH546 | RIIPBE205D | Conduct roasting operations | Unit of competency |
