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Operate a tipping station

Operate a tipping station

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPSUG2008
State Code
OAM63
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to unload cane bins into a sugar mill feeding station.The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision in the sugar milling industry. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare the tipping station for operation
  • 1.1 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment as required
  • 1.2 Carry out pre-operational checks, confirm operational status, and report any faults according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify and report health and safety hazards and operational maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
2. Start and monitor tipping
  • 2.1 Check bin contents and report obvious signs of contamination
  • 2.2 Tip cane according to workplace procedures, maintaining supply of cane to the mill
  • 2.3 Operate plant within prescribed limits of manufacturer's specifications
  • 2.4 Monitor equipment to confirm operating condition and report operating faults or defects according to workplace procedures
3. Analyse and respond to abnormal conditions and performance
  • 3.1 Monitor tipping plant operation and identify abnormal conditions and performance
  • 3.2 Identify causes of abnormal conditions and performance
  • 3.3 Take corrective action in response to hazards and abnormal plant performance in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Implement emergency procedures according to workplace safety procedures
4. Prepare for shift changeover
  • 4.1 Record tipping operation information according to workplace requirements
  • 4.2 Carry out shift changeover according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Notify incoming yard control operators of yard and related equipment status
5. Shut down the tipping station
  • 5.1 Safely shut down the tipping station according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste according to workplace procedures environmental guidelines
  • 5.3 Identify and report maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD838 FDFSUG208A Operate a tipping station Unit of competency