Modification History
New Unit based on SUGPOBI3A Operate a boiler - intermediate.
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the outcomes required for continuous and short term operation of an intermediate boiler and for start-up and shut down after a prolonged break.This unit is based on the boiler competency standards from the Worksafe Australia Standards for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment NOHSC 1006 (2001). It should be selected where boiler operation is a certificated occupation
Application of the Unit
This unit has application in the sugar milling industry.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication.
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.
Employability Skills Information
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Prepare the boiler for operation |
1.1 Health and safety hazards/maintenance requirements are identified and reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace reporting procedures 1.2 The boiler is purged according to workplace procedure 1.3 Services are confirmed and available 1.4 Pre-operational checks are conducted to confirm operational status of boiler and related equipment |
2 Start and monitor boiler operation |
2.1 The boiler is started and brought on line safely according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's specifications 2.2 Plant is operated within limits of manufacturer's specifications to meet workplace requirements 2.3 Equipment is monitored to confirm operating condition 2.4 Water quality is tested and adjusted as required 2.5 Sluice water is circulated to remove ash from boiler according to specification 2.6 The workplace meets housekeeping standards |
3 Analyse and respond to abnormal performance |
3.1 Operating data and plant operating conditions are analysed to identify causes of abnormal performance 3.2 Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures in response to Hazards, out-of-specification test results and/or plant performance 3.3 Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations |
4 Handover boiler operations |
4.1 Workplace records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements and workplace procedures 4.2 Handover is carried out according to workplace procedure 4.3 Boiler operators are aware of boiler status and related equipment at completion of handover |
5 Carry out an operational shutdown |
5.1 The boiler is shut down according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations 5.2 Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace reporting procedure |
6 Shutdown the boiler and prepare for an internal inspection |
6.1 The boiler is shut down according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations 6.2 The boiler is cleaned internally and externally according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations 6.3 Valves and fittings are removed in preparation for maintenance |
7 Store boiler in shutdown mode |
7.1 The boiler is stored in the appropriate storage mode according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations |
8 Record information |
8.1 Workplace information is recorded according to workplace recording requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills |
Ability to:
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Required knowledge includes: |
Knowledge of:
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Evidence Guide
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 |
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Boiler operators holding a ticket in Intermediate Boiler Operation from the relevant state regulatory authority will be granted equivalence in this unit SUG305A Operate a boiler - intermediate for the purpose of issuing a qualification. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
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Method of assessment |
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. This may include:
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Guidance information for assessment |
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities. |
Range Statement
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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Policies and procedures |
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. |
Codes of Practice |
Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations. |
Workplace information |
Workplace information can include
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Boilers [intermediate] |
Boiler (intermediate) with any or all of the following features:
Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems |
Hazards |
Hazards typically include
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Services |
Services can include
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Equipment status |
Confirming equipment status involves:
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Cleaning |
Internal cleaning is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements regarding confined space entry and does not typically include chemical cleaning. |
Teamwork |
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment. |
Information systems |
Information systems may be print or screen based. |
Unit Sector(s)
Sugar Milling