Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMAOPS247A Operate powered separation equipment
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate powered dual phase separation equipment as used in a chemical, oil/hydrocarbons or metalliferous minerals processing or other plant.
This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to start up and shut down the equipment, monitor and adjust process parameters, identify operational problems with separation processes and equipment, including the driver powering the separation equipment, and take appropriate action.
Powered separation equipment can be used for gaseous, liquid and solids separation duties and includes one or more of the following:
- centrifuges
- rotary dryers
- rotary vacuum filters
- flotation cells/columns
- thickeners/clarifiers.
This unit of competency applies to an individual who may work alone although under routine direction and supervision. They may work as part of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Operations
Unit Sector
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 |
Prepare for work |
1.1 |
Receive and give shift handover |
1.2 |
Identify work requirements |
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1.3 |
Identify and control hazards |
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1.4 |
Coordinate with appropriate personnel |
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1.5 |
Check for recent work undertaken on chemical separation equipment |
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1.6 |
Note any outstanding/incomplete work |
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1.7 |
Check operational status of chemical separation equipment |
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2 |
Operate powered separation equipment in accordance with procedures |
2.1 |
Identify the type of powered separation equipment and its duty |
2.2 |
Adjust flow and pressure as appropriate to type of separation equipment and its duty |
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2.3 |
Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork, taking action on unexpected readings and trends |
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3 |
Operate drivers of separation equipment |
3.1 |
Monitor critical variables, such as amps, temperature and vibration |
3.2 |
Keep critical variables in range |
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3.3 |
Recognise trends/patterns which indicate a potential or actual problem with the driver |
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3.4 |
Take action to ensure driver is returned to full performance in a timely manner |
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4 |
Recognise and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures |
4.1 |
Monitor powered separation equipment frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and smell, sight, sound and feel as appropriate |
4.2 |
Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream |
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4.3 |
Recognise situations which may require action |
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4.4 |
Resolve routine problems |
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4.5 |
Take actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved |
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5 |
Isolate and de-isolate powered separation equipment |
5.1 |
Complete any required pre-start checks |
5.2 |
Start up/shut down/changeover powered separation equipment according to the plant type and duty in liaison with other personnel |
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5.3 |
Isolate powered separation equipment |
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5.4 |
Make safe for required work |
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5.5 |
Check powered separation equipment is ready to be returned to service |
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5.6 |
De-isolate and prepare powered separation equipment for return to service |
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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Regulatory framework |
The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:
All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence. |
Procedures |
All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:
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Hazards |
Hazards include one or more of the following:
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Routine problems |
Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of the following:
Known solutions are drawn from one or more of the following:
Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures. |
Action |
Action in accordance with procedures includes the following:
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Resolve routine problems |
Resolving routine problems includes one or more of the following:
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Logs and reports |
Logs and reports include one or more of the following:
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Start up/shut down as required |
Start up/shut down as required includes the following:
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMAOPS247A Operate powered separation equipment
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=9fc2cf53-e570-4e9f-ad6a-b228ffdb6875