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Decommission plant

Decommission plant

Unit of competency
National Code
PMASUP441
State Code
AXM30
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
  • 1.3 Ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the work site
  • 1.4 Identify process conditions and apply to hazard studies
  • 1.5 Undertake investigations following on from hazard studies
  • 1.6 Obtain materials necessary to complete the work and check against job requirements
  • 1.7 Obtain tools and equipment necessary to carry out the work and check for correct operation and safety
  • 1.8 Prepare plans to ensure that procedures are performed in the correct sequence
  • 1.9 Obtain approvals where necessary from appropriate authorities to ensure decommissioning process proceeds in accordance with the plan
  • 1.10 Complete all appropriate documentation
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
  • 2.3 Isolate and decontaminate equipment components
  • 2.4 Dispose of contaminated materials or components
  • 2.5 Complete required documentation
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
  • 3.3 Ensure compliance with work health and safety (WHS) legislative requirements for risk assessment prior to disposal
  • 3.4 Ensure any required additional work is undertaken/initiated
  • 3.5 Notify work completion
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8955 PMASUP441C Decommission plant Unit of competency