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Operate wet milling equipment

Operate wet milling equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS217
State Code
AXN43
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate wet milling equipment and its ancillary equipment. Wet milling equipment is used in plants that manufacture paint and other materials. The wet milling equipment may be vertical or horizontal mills and may incorporate rolls, balls or beads as the milling medium.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to start up and shut down the equipment, process monitoring and planning for maintenance, contribute to optimisation, 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 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 equipment
2 Operate mill in accordance with procedures
  • 2.1 Identify the type of wet mill and duty
  • 2.2 Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking appropriate action on unexpected readings
  • 2.3 Adjust mill, as appropriate to type and duty
  • 2.4 Change rate, grade or specification smoothly
3 Recognise and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures
  • 3.1 Monitor mill operating condition frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses
  • 3.2 Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
  • 3.3 Recognise situations which may require action
  • 3.4 Resolve routine problems
  • 3.5 Take actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved
4 Isolate and de-isolate equipment
  • 4.1 Complete any required pre-start checks
  • 4.2 Confirm raw materials are available and correct
  • 4.3 Prepare pre-mixer and introduce raw materials to pre-mixer if required
  • 4.4 Start up/shut down wet mill according to plant type and duty in liaison with other personnel
  • 4.5 Isolate wet mill
  • 4.6 Make safe for required work
  • 4.7 Check wet mill is ready to be returned to service
  • 4.8 De-isolate and prepare wet mill for return to service
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State Code National Code Title Type
W8852 PMAOPS217B Operate wet milling equipment Unit of competency