Assessment Requirements for MSMWJ306 Operate a vacuum loading system

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for MSMWJ306 Operate a vacuum loading system

Modification History

Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSMWJ303 Operate a vacuum loading system. Unit code changed. Application and Performance Criteria changed. Range of Conditions removed. Assessment Requirements changed.

Performance Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to:

autonomously assemble and operate vacuum loading equipment and perform vacuum loading and unloading operations on both solids and liquids.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

hazards and hazard controls specific to the operation of vacuum loading equipment, including:

physical hazards

stored energy hazards

working environment hazards

environmental protection considerations for vacuum loading operations

techniques and methodology of vacuum loading

principles of operation of vacuum loading equipment and its component items, including:

vacuum pumps:

liquid ring pump

lobe blower pump

vane pump

axial turbine

filtration systems:

bubble filter

bag house

cyclone

conductive, non-conductive and coded hoses

earthing and bonding

vacuum breakers or vacuum relief systems

equipment variables and their application, including:

hose type, size and restraints

pressure or vacuum

additives to be used

other items under the control of the operator

correct methods of starting up, shutting down, operating and controlling vacuum loading equipment and its component items by type and application

relevant communication systems used between operators, including hand signals

operational parameters and limits of equipment

types and causes of known problems for vacuum loading and its components and corrective action appropriate to the problem cause

importance of monitoring and controlling job conditions

methods for monitoring job variables, and the appropriate corrective actions

types of situations that require:

activation of an emergency stop

stopping work until a situation is resolved

procedures for:

raising the alarm (when, how, who to)

responding to injury

correct methods of product and waste disposal

routine cleaning and servicing requirements for vacuum loading equipment.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions and contingencies.

The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

vacuum loading system and other tools and materials to complete tasks specified in the performance evidence

safety and personal protective equipment (PPE)

job documentation.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=d1287d36-dff4-4e9f-ad2c-9d6270054027