Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMASUP441C Decommission plant
Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to decommission an existing plant/pipeline or major plant area, and its associated equipment. It applies to plant/pipeline, such as on or offshore plant, wellheads, transmission pipelines or similar.
Decommissioning refers to the removal from service of plant/pipeline and equipment and its storage, 'mothballing' or disposal.
This unit of competency applies to senior technicians and those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth knowledge of process and plant in order to plan and supervise the systematic shutdown, cleaning out and preparation for safe 'mothballing' of all of the plant and equipment.
The technician will have detailed operational and process knowledge but is not required to demonstrate 'hands on' operation of equipment as part of this competency.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Support
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 |
Contribute to decommissioning planning |
1.1 |
Apply process understanding to the planning process |
1.2 |
Identify the role and purpose of the plant and equipment |
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1.3 |
Ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site |
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1.4 |
Identify process conditions and apply to hazard studies |
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1.5 |
Undertake investigations following on from hazard studies |
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1.6 |
Obtain materials necessary to complete the work and check against job requirements |
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1.7 |
Obtain tools and equipment necessary to carry out the work and check for correct operation and safety |
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1.8 |
Prepare plans to ensure that procedures are performed in the correct sequence |
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1.9 |
Obtain approvals where necessary from appropriate authorities to ensure decommissioning process proceeds in accordance with the plan |
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1.10 |
Complete all appropriate documentation |
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2 |
Isolate and decontaminate equipment/unit according to procedures |
2.1 |
Interpret and apply decommissioning plan |
2.2 |
Identify and use appropriate safety equipment and materials |
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2.3 |
Isolate and decontaminate equipment components |
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2.4 |
Dispose of contaminated materials or components |
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2.5 |
Complete required documentation |
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3 |
Inspect, test and notify completion of work |
3.1 |
Select tools and equipment appropriate to the testing/inspection requirements and utilise in accordance with manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements |
3.2 |
Test/inspect in accordance with requirements |
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3.3 |
Ensure compliance with work health and safety (WHS) legislative requirements for risk assessment prior to disposal |
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3.4 |
Ensure any required additional work is undertaken/initiated |
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3.5 |
Notify work completion |
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. |
Hazards |
Hazards include one or more of the following:
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Procedures |
All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, include one or more of the following:
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Documentation |
Documentation includes one or more of the following:
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Plant/pipeline systems |
This unit of competency includes all items of equipment and unit operations which form part of the pipeline system including, as relevant to a particular plant/pipeline:
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Tools, materials and equipment |
Tools, materials and equipment include one or more of the following:
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMASUP441C Decommission plant
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=9fc2cf53-e570-4e9f-ad6a-b228ffdb6875