Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSABLIC001 Licence to operate a standard boiler.
Application
This unit specifies the outcomes required to operate a standard boiler safely. This includes boiler start-up, handover, monitoring, shutdown and storage of a boiler that uses a single fuel source and does not have an air pre-heater, feed water heater, superheater, attempurator or desuperheater, simultaneous dual fuel firing capability or economiser attached.
This unit also covers the preparation for inspection procedures as specified in manufacturer recommendations, identification of maintenance requirements and relevant risk control measures.
This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations, High Risk Work, and meets Commonwealth, state and territory high risk work licensing requirements. Any alteration to the unit content or outcomes would result in a unit that is not acceptable to WHS/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulators for the purpose of licensing.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Boiler operation (licensed)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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Plan and prepare for work |
1.1 |
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
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Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
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Identify potential workplace hazards and appropriate risk control measures consistent with appropriate standards to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment |
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Locate and review appropriate records to prepare for boiler operation |
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1.5 |
Identify the type of boiler and plan boiler operations according to procedures |
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Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
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Identify suitable communication methods and confirm with appropriate personnel |
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Start up boiler |
2.1 |
Apply risk prevention and risk control measures to the work area according to procedures |
2.2 |
Select communication equipment and inspect for serviceability |
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2.3 |
Select all necessary equipment and inspect for operational effectiveness according to procedures, including establishing water level |
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2.4 |
Check boiler visually for any damage or defects and report and record any found according to procedures with appropriate action taken |
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2.5 |
Vent boiler to atmosphere prior to start-up, as required |
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2.6 |
Carry out pre-start up checks on the boiler and bring the boiler online safely according to procedures |
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2.7 |
Start up boiler according to procedures |
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2.8 |
Identify maintenance requirements and any visual faults and report according to procedures |
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2.9 |
Confirm, complete and log all maintenance and/or repairs and associated isolations and make the equipment serviceable |
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Monitor boiler operation |
3.1 |
Diagnose operating status of the boiler |
3.2 |
Maintain operating log clearly and accurately according to procedures |
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3.3 |
Monitor boiler, valves, fittings and pressure gauges according to procedures |
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3.4 |
Blow boiler water level gauges through both steam and water sides |
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3.5 |
Test standby plant and equipment according to procedures |
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3.6 |
Conduct boiler water quality tests, where required, and record the results according to procedures |
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3.7 |
Adjust boiler water chemicals after tests, where appropriate and required according to procedures and notify downstream users, if necessary |
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3.8 |
Activate the automatic blowdown and, where required, boiler is blown down to adjust total dissolved solids (TDS) levels to recommendations |
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3.9 |
Communicate handover information regarding boiler status and operation clearly to relevant personnel according to procedures |
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3.10 |
Respond immediately to any boiler emergency in accordance with procedures |
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Shut down boiler |
4.1 |
Shut down the boiler for inspection according to procedures, as required |
4.2 |
Identify maintenance requirements and report any visual faults according to procedures |
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4.3 |
Complete isolations associated with in-service maintenance according to procedures |
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4.4 |
Clean boiler internally and externally to manufacturer recommendations and procedures, where required |
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4.5 |
Complete boiler operating log for shutdown |
5 |
Store boiler in shutdown mode |
5.1 |
Identify storage time and condition of storage, where required |
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Store boiler in safe condition for access in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and procedures |
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5.3 |
Test stored boiler water and chemicals, where required, and handle in accordance with procedures, where storage is for extended periods |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
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Boiler includes: |
Fixed and modulating combustion controls and a single heat source. Operation includes a battery of boilers and boilers that have a single thermal or solar heat source. Note: Boilers meeting the definition of ‘advanced boiler’ are excluded. |
Standard boiler includes: |
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Type of boiler includes one or more of the following: |
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Hazards include one or more of the following: |
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Risk control methods include: |
Risk control methods refer to the systematic process of eliminating or reducing the risk to personnel and property through the application of controls. It includes the application of the hierarchy of control:
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Appropriate standards include one or more of the following: |
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Procedures include one or more of the following: |
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Equipment includes one or more of the following: |
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Communication methods include one or more of the following: |
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Appropriate personnel includes one or more of the following: |
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Records include one or more of the following: |
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Risk control measures include one or more of the following: |
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PPE includes one or more of the following: |
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Communication equipment includes one or more of the following: |
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Pre-start up checks include: |
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Start-up includes: |
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Maintenance includes: |
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Faults include one or more of the following: |
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Diagnosed includes one or more of the following: |
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Operating log includes: |
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Valves and fittings include one or more of the following: |
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Monitored includes: |
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Tested includes one or more of the following: |
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Tests include one or more of the following: |
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Chemicals include one or more of the following: |
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Handover includes: |
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Emergencies include one or more of the following: |
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Appropriate emergency response measures include one or more of the following: |
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Shutdown includes: |
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Storage mode includes: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSABLIC001 Licence to operate a standard boiler.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=d1287d36-dff4-4e9f-ad2c-9d6270054027