Assessment Requirements for RIIPBE203D Conduct precipitation operations

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Assessment Requirements for RIIPBE203D Conduct precipitation operations

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of precipitation operations including:

conducting prestart, shutdown and secure of equipment

identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks, environmental issues

applying operational safety requirements

accessing, interpreting and applying technical information

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the precipitation operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instruction

demonstrates consistent timely completion of precipitation operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meet all of the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:

coordinating precipitation activity with others

adjusting equipment and communicating effects upstream and downstream

adding reagents

isolating and shutting down precipitation equipment in sequence and perform checks

performing minor maintenance

returning digestion equipment to service

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting precipitation operations through:

apply organisation and site requirements and procedures for conducting precipitation operations including:

end-point identification

diagnosing faults

identifying and address hazards

interpreting reports

lift (manual, cranes and loads)

maintaining records

reporting defects

using relevant hand and power tools

breakdown procedures

contaminant identification

precipitation process

chemistry - basic solubility

sulphide precipitation

neutralisation precipitation

liquid and solid separation processes in precipitation and crystallisation

flocculation agents

filtration methods

emergency procedures

environmental procedures

equipment safety requirements

seeding and crystallisation processes

wet and dry working procedures

identifying equipment limitations and operating parameters

identifying repair requirements

interpreting and applying with isolation procedures

interpreting and applying metallurgical and technical data (basic)

describing pumping system and flow charts (pipeline and sprinkler systems)

identifying reagent types

monitoring sampling

identifying types of ores (basic)

Assessment Conditions

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

this unit must be assessed using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; and,

an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years of current and continuous work with the Industry sector and must hold the TAE Assessor Skill Set or equivalent.

Links

SkillsDMC RII Companion Volumes - http://www.skillsdmc.com.au/