Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSABLIC002 Licence to operate an advanced boiler
Application
This unit specifies the outcomes required to operate an advanced boiler safely. This includes boiler start-up, handover, monitoring, shutdown and storage of a boiler.
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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1 |
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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1.3 |
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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1.4 |
Locate and review appropriate records to prepare for boiler operation |
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1.5 |
Identify the type of boiler with associated equipment and plan boiler operations according to procedures |
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1.6 |
Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
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1.7 |
Identify suitable communication methods and confirm with appropriate personnel |
2 |
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 and associated equipment 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 and associated equipment 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 |
3 |
Monitor boiler operation |
3.1 |
Diagnose operating status of the boiler and associated equipment |
3.2 |
Maintain operating log clearly and accurately according to procedures |
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3.3 |
Monitor boiler, valves, fittings, pressure gauges combustion management systems, air heaters, superheaters and economisers (where fitted) 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 associated equipment 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 |
4 |
Shut down boiler |
4.1 |
Shut down the boiler and associated equipment 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 |
Clean boiler and associated equipment internally and externally to manufacturer recommendations and procedures, where required |
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4.4 |
Complete isolations associated with in-service maintenance according to procedures |
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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 |
5.2 |
Store boiler and associated equipment 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: |
Boilers covered by this unit are standard boilers and advanced boilers, including boilers defined in AS 2593:2004 Safety management and supervision systems and AS 3873:2001 Pressure equipment – Operation and maintenance and typically have a modulating combustion air supply and heat source. |
Standard boiler includes: |
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Advanced boiler includes: |
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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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PPE includes one or more of the following: |
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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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Communication equipment includes one or more of the following: |
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Pre-start up checks include: |
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Associated equipment includes one or more of the following: |
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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 MSABLIC002 Licence to operate an advanced boiler
Links
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