Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to manage steam boiler startup in the pulp and paper industry General legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements applicable to this unit are detailed in the range statement Specific high risk licensing requirements for this unit may be applicable and are to be met separately and prior to the achievement of this unit |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to operators who manage steam boiler startup in the pulp and paper industry. This work typically involves complex integrated equipment and continuous operations This unit generally applies to those who:
to meet safety, quality and productivity requirements It does not include monitoring and controlling boiler operation, shutting down and banking steam boiler or troubleshooting and rectifying boiler plant systems |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Conduct pre-operational safety checks |
1.1. Pre-operational safety checks are conducted within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements |
1.2. Plant status is confirmed by inspection, observations and other information |
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1.3. Potential work area hazards are identified, reported and prevention or control measures implemented |
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1.4. Work and output requirements are established |
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1.5. Pre-operational and safety checks are conducted |
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1.6. Isolations are removed |
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1.7. Availability of process supplies are confirmed |
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2. Conduct startup procedures |
2.1. Startup procedures are conducted within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements |
2.2. Pre-light conditions are established |
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2.3. Boiler condition during startup is monitored to detect abnormal conditions |
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2.4. Boiler is started and brought on-line |
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2.5. System and plant is observed for correct operational response |
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2.6. Deviations from required operating conditions are detected and corrective action undertaken to rectify |
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2.7. Responses to corrective actions are documented as required |
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2.8. Startup information is recorded and reported as required |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence should be relevant to the work. It should satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include consideration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
A workplace assessment must be used to assess:
Access to the full range of equipment involved in integrated continuous manufacturing of steam generation operations in a pulp or paper mill is required |
Method of assessment |
A combination of assessment methods should be used. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and in keeping with the language and literacy capacity of the learner and the work being performed. This includes conducting an assessment in a manner that allows thoughts to be conveyed verbally so that the learner can both understand and be understood by the assessor (e.g. use plain English and terminology used on the job) A holistic assessment with other units relevant to the pulp and paper industry, mill and job role is recommended Additional information on approaches to assessment for the pulp and paper industry is provided in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Productivity requirements may include: |
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Boiler types may include: |
and may be operated in conjunction with other steam driven plant and operations including:
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Pre-operational checks may include: |
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Materials and supplies may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Electronic control systems may include: |
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Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include: |
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Documentation, procedures and reports may include: |
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Maintenance may include: |
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Actions may include: |
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Communications may include |
interaction with:
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Situational awareness may include |
awareness of:
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Forms of communication may include: |
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Sensory information may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable