Assessment Requirements for MSMBLIC001 Licence to operate a standard boiler

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSMBLIC001 Licence to operate a standard boiler

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSABLIC001 Licence to operate a standard boiler.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:

following work instructions, SOPs and safe work practices

complying with Commonwealth, state and territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation and regulations

complying with Australian and industry standards, organisation workplace standards, policies and relevant codes of practice requirements at all times

planning and preparing for work, including identifying potential hazards and implementing appropriate risk control measures

identifying the type of standard boiler

reading and interpreting maintenance records, operating logs and safety data sheets (SDS)

conducting the appropriate pre-start up checks, including identifying all maintenance requirements and visual faults

using appropriate tools, equipment and PPE in accordance with procedures

completing all maintenance and rectification requirements in accordance with manufacturers’ and workplace procedures, including recording/reporting requirements

completing the start-up procedures and bringing the boiler online

monitoring the boiler, including conducting relevant tests and activities and adjusting boiler water quality in accordance with procedures

interpreting boiler operation tables and figures

communicating handover of boiler status to appropriate personnel

demonstrating emergency operating procedures

identifying all boiler energy sources required to be isolated and made safe for maintenance, inspection and repairs

applying boiler cleaning and storage techniques.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of PPE

Commonwealth, state and territory WHS/OHS legislation and approved codes of practice relevant to standard boiler operation

Australian and industry standards relevant to standard boiler operation

basic principles of heat transfer and thermodynamics in relation to boiler operations

boiler steam equipment operating principles and operating methods

types and characteristics of feedwater systems and treatment

types and use of equipment and fittings for operation and maintenance of boilers

function, purpose and operation of main steam stop valve

boiler auxiliary equipment characteristics and capabilities

essential fittings required where more than one boiler is installed (e.g. battery of boilers)

processes for confirming operational status of a boiler

workplace communication techniques and procedures

responsibilities for checking and testing boilers

location and inspection procedures and techniques for inspection and explosion doors

steam and boiler hazards for cold start and handover

hierarchy of risk control

type and limitations of corrective action and/or adjustments that can be made in response to routine boiler operation problems and emergencies

various harmful energy sources in boiler operation and the means to effectively isolate these energy sources and make them safe

modes of boiler storage and procedures for storing boiler in open or closed condition

SDS and safe chemical handling and storage methods for boiler operation and cleaning

procedures for cleaning boilers internally and externally, as required

procedures for recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information.

Assessment Conditions

Assessments must be conducted by an assessor accredited for this high risk work (HRW) licence class in the Commonwealth/state/territory where the licence will be obtained (i.e. an assessor authorised by a Commonwealth/state/territory WHS/OHS regulator).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and all assessments must be conducted in the English language.

Where possible, assessment of performance should be undertaken in the workplace and/or under realistic workplace conditions that typically reflect:

the use of full-scale equipment

performing tasks/activities within timelines that would be expected in a workplace

standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Where this is not possible or where personal safety, plant operation or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Accredited assessors are responsible for ensuring that candidates have access to all tools, equipment, PPE, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=d1287d36-dff4-4e9f-ad2c-9d6270054027