Assessment Requirements for PMASUP348 Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for PMASUP348 Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems

Modification History

Release 1. Unit Code and Application changed. Performance Criteria changed. Range of Conditions removed. Assessment Requirements changed. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMASUP343 Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems.

Performance Evidence

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

at least 2 times, each in a separate work context.

Knowledge Evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has knowledge of:

Australian Standards relating to cathodic protection (CP) systems

company-specific work organisations and workflows

operations and functions of CP systems and equipment

function of solar-powered power generation systems

operations of 240 V power generation systems

insulation and monolithic joints

CP systems abnormal situations including causes and required action:

coating damage and deterioration

interference from other systems

anode not working

incorrect current output from central processing unit (CPU) and transmission (TR) unit

equipment faults and failure

organisational procedures and documentation, including:

safety, emergency and hazard control

work permit systems

maintenance

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

survey specifications

hierarchy of control

CP systems hazards:

possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls, including:

electricity

gases and liquids under pressure

equipment failures

flammability and explosivity

extreme weather.

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:

CP systems, tools, equipment and safety gear equipment

operating procedures

abnormal situations must be relevant to cathodic protection systems.

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=9fc2cf53-e570-4e9f-ad6a-b228ffdb6875