Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. New unit
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a pyrolyser to process biomass to produce a range of products. This includes pre-treatment of biomass, feeding and pyrolysis process.
This unit applies to operators who are required to operate all components of the pyrolysis process, identify and rectify operational problems, predict the potential impact of feed changes and facilitate feed changes to meet requirements.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Competency Field
Bioprocessing
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare for work |
1.1 Identify and follow work and safety requirements 1.2 Identify and control hazards 1.3 Check operational status of pyrolyser 1.4 Complete required pre-start checks 1.5 Start up pyrolyser and ancillary equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures |
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2. Maintain production |
2.1 Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking appropriate action on unexpected readings 2.2 Check biomass is pre-treated and dried for pyrolyser requirements for production 2.3 Check particle size of biomass is correct for pyrolyser requirements for production 2.4 Feed biomass feedstock into pyrolyser in accordance with standard operating procedures 2.5 Monitor and adjust feed to maintain consistent and stable feed conditions for production 2.6 Monitor additives in accordance with production requirements 2.7 Operate pyrolyser to maintain continuity and production through-put |
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3. Monitor pyrolyser |
3.1 Monitor pyrolyser throughout process 3.2 Identify and act on changes upstream and downstream impacting on process 3.3 Resolve routine problems and maintain safe operating environment 3.4 Shut down pyrolyser in an emergency 3.5 Identify and rectify impact of shut down on process and production |
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4. Isolate and de-isolate pyrolyser |
4.1 Shut down pyrolyser and ancillary equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures 4.2 Isolate pyrolyser and components 4.3 Make safe for required work 4.4 Check pyrolyser is ready to be returned to service 4.5 De-isolate and prepare pyrolyser and components for return to service |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
- Reading skills to interpret standards operating procedures.
- Writing skills to complete workplace documentation.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. New unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=d1287d36-dff4-4e9f-ad2c-9d6270054027
