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Conduct screening operations

Conduct screening operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS260
State Code
AXN24
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use screens to separate coarser from finer solids.This unit of competency applies to a variety of screen types used in wet or dry screening operations in mineral processing, plastic manufacture and other industries. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to start up and shut down screening and ancillary equipment, complete routine checks, monitor its performance and make adjustments, and identify problems and take appropriate action.This unit of competency applies to an individual who may work alone although under routine direction and supervision. They may work as part of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate. This unit of competency covers screening/sizing operations as they occur with crushed/ground solid, pellets/nibs and other solid material being separated by size. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for operations
  • 1.1 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.4 Coordinate with appropriate personnel
  • 1.5 Check for recent work undertaken on screens
  • 1.6 Note any outstanding/incomplete work
  • 1.7 Check operational status of screens
  • 1.8 Check screen feed and discharge areas for obstructions and hazards
  • 1.9 Complete any required pre-start checks
2 Operate screening plant in accordance with procedures
  • 2.1 Identify the type of screen and its duty
  • 2.2 Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork
  • 2.3 Monitor feed and discharge rates to ensure efficient and safe screen operation
  • 2.4 Take action required by procedures
3 Recognise and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures
  • 3.1 Monitor screens frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses as appropriate
  • 3.2 Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
  • 3.3 Recognise situations which may require action
  • 3.4 Resolve routine problems
  • 3.5 Take actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved
4 Isolate and de-isolate screening equipment
  • 4.1 Complete any required pre-start checks
  • 4.2 Start up/shut down screens according to the screen type and duty in liaison with other personnel
  • 4.3 Isolate screening equipmen
  • 4.4 Make safe for required work.
  • 4.5 Check screening equipment is ready to be returned to service
  • 4.6 De-isolate and prepare screening equipment for return to service
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG543 PMAOPS260A Conduct screening operations Unit of competency