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Monitor primary steel making process

Monitor primary steel making process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM48018
State Code
OET79
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency defines the knowledge and skills required to monitor and control the operation of a basic oxygen steel making (BOS) furnace.It applies where a technician will be required to utilise a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor the processing of melting steel scrap, charging of molten iron and associated materials within the BOS furnace and on completion, transfer to a ladle, ensuring that quantities, temperatures and all procedures are used in accordance with parameters provided and standard operating procedures (SOPs).No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from work information
2. Access and use SCADA system
  • 2.1 Find all relevant screens and information within SCADA system
  • 2.2 Interpret and acknowledge messages
  • 2.3 Input and output information according to work requirements
3. Make required changes
  • 3.1 Adjust production and/or process in response to SCADA information in accordance with procedures
  • 3.2 Apply metallurgical principles to determine and prioritise required actions in accordance with SOPs
  • 3.3 Record adjustments and variations to specifications and/or schedules and report to appropriate personnel
  • 3.4 Refer all events outside of parameters or SOPs to appropriate personnel for remedial action immediately
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9062 MSATCM507A Monitor primary steel making process Unit of competency
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