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Undertake simple refractory design

Undertake simple refractory design

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC554090B
State Code
WA970
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/04/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/08/2014
Field of Education
030301 - Chemical Engineering
Original Release Date
15/08/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers applying design principles and undertaking simple design tasks. The technical requirements of the design are paramount and the application of an understanding of refractories, heat transfer and refractory wear and failure mechanisms are primary. The aesthetics of the design are of little if any significance.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish the suitability of resources
  • 1.1. Check all information conforms with resources
  • 1.2. Record discrepancies in information
  • 1.3. Report any inaccuracies in information to the person in charge
  • 1.4. Identify and select materials, components, tools and equipment
2. Undertake mechanical design
  • 2.1. Determine strength requirements
  • 2.2. Determine operating temperature range
  • 2.3. Select materials/mix with appropriate mechanical strength
  • 2.4. Identify hazards of materials and processes to be used and apply hierarchy of control to control hazards
  • 2.5. Determine expansion which will occur for this material
  • 2.6. Adjust material/mix to be suitable for temperatures
3. Undertake thermal design
  • 3.1. Determine heat flow through the refractory
  • 3.2. Determine interface temperatures for multi-component linings
  • 3.3. Use simple software
  • 3.4. Determine interface bonding/anchor issues
4. Specify refractory design
  • 4.1. Specify materials to be used
  • 4.2. Specify installation method to be used
  • 4.3. Confirm specification meets customer needs and installer requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions
Refractory materials
Refractory materials are those materials that have a resistance to temperature and include:
alumina silicate materials (clay)
silliminites
bauxite
synthetic aggregates
silica
magnesite
dolomite
chrome ores
Refractory installation techniques
Refractory installation techniques include:
bricks, blocks
mouldables
castable
spray/gunned application
Occupational health and safety (OHS)
All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Competence must be demonstrated in the operation of all ancillary equipment to the level required for this unit of competency.
Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:
the technical aspects of the design are identified and an appropriate solution is proposed.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.
Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.

Method of assessment
It may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units.
It may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with other relevant units.

Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA781 PMCOPS490A Undertake simple refractory design Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH14 PMC554090 Undertake simple refractory design Unit of competency