Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Unit code and title changed. Application and Performance Criteria changed. Range of Conditions removed. Assessment Requirements changed. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMAOPS301 Operate a distillation unit.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a distillation system. This may involve one or more distillation columns and their associated equipment, and piping and controls operated together to separate two or more components to produce a product to specification.
This unit applies to autonomous operators who are required to demonstrate a significant understanding of the process and the operation of equipment in a plant from a central control room.
This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group, and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control-room operator, as appropriate. It does not require the operation of a central control panel.
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
Operations
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. Operate distillation system according to procedures |
1.1 Receive and give shift handover 1.2 Communicate with personnel to identify and coordinate work requirements 1.3 Identify, control and report process system hazards 1.4 Check for recent work undertaken on distillation system and address outstanding and incomplete work 1.5 Check operational status of process system 1.6 Perform routine checks and complete logs and paperwork, taking appropriate action on unexpected readings 1.7 Adjust process system according to agreed operational parameters |
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2. Identify and respond to abnormal situations during operation |
2.1 Monitor distillation system frequently and critically throughout shift using own senses, and measured and indicated data 2.2 Monitor field data and instrumentation to ensure that product remains on specification 2.3 Identify impacts of changes upstream and downstream 2.4 Identify actual and developing situations that may require action 2.5 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures 2.6 Complete required documents outlining abnormal situation management and corrective action taken |
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3. Shut down and prepare distillation system for maintenance |
3.1 Prepare process system to be shut down according to operating procedures 3.2 Complete pre-shutdown checks according to operating procedures 3.3 Shut down process system according to operating procedures 3.4 Identify, control and report shutdown hazards 3.5 Monitor shutdown and identify abnormal situations that may require action 3.6 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures 3.7 Shut down and changeover duty and standby equipment according to operating procedures 3.8 Isolate process system from energy sources |
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4. Prepare and start up distillation system |
4.1 De-isolate and prepare process system to be returned to standby or service 4.2 Complete pre-start checks according to operating procedures 4.3 Start up process system according to operating procedures 4.4 Identify, control and report startup hazards 4.5 Monitor startup and identify abnormal situations that may require action 4.6 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
- Learning skills to follow instructions, monitor process and select appropriate procedure.
- Reading skills to follow written procedures and documentation.
- Writing skills to complete workplace documentation.
- Oral communication skills to liaise and coordinate with team members and the control-room operator.
- Numeracy skills to monitor field data, instrumentation and process parameters.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMAOPS301 Operate a distillation unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=9fc2cf53-e570-4e9f-ad6a-b228ffdb6875
