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Operate a production unit

Operate a production unit

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS300
State Code
AXN17
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate an enterprise-specific unit of a production plant, which is not otherwise described by other units in this Training Package. The production unit operation will integrate several plant items (single unit operations). For the operation of a single unit operation refer to the relevant PMAOPS2## unit of competency.This unit of competency applies to operations technicians who are required to demonstrate a significant understanding of the process and the equipment operation in order to identify and rectify operational problems, predict the potential impact of the production unit output on the operation of the whole plant, and facilitate output changes.Operation of the production unit includes the operation of other plant items which are integral to the operation of the production unit. This unit of competency applies to an individual operating independently in a plant with local control, or in liaison with the control room operator in a plant with a centralised control panel, such as distributed control system (DCS) type controls. In the case of large complex plant, the operations technician would be part of a team during start-up and shutdown procedures. The operations technician is expected to be capable of performing all parts of this unit of competency. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 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 the production unit
  • 1.6 Note any outstanding/incomplete work
  • 1.7 Check operational status of the production unit
2 Operate production unit
  • 2.1 Describe the type of production unit, the component plant items and their duties
  • 2.2 Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking appropriate action on unexpected readings
  • 2.3 Change rate, grade or specification smoothly as required
  • 2.4 Adjust the production unit and its component plant items as appropriate to their type and duty to maximise performance
  • 2.5 Charge/discharge the production unit as required
3 Diagnose and take appropriate action on abnormal situations
  • 3.1 Monitor the production unit and its component plant items frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses as appropriate
  • 3.2 Describe impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
  • 3.3 Recognise actual and developing situations which may require action
  • 3.4 Apply operational knowledge to resolve problems
  • 3.5 Take other appropriate actions on abnormal situations which cannot be resolved during the shift to ensure safety and the resolution of the situation
  • 3.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
4 Isolate and de-isolate production unit and its component plant items
  • 4.1 Complete any required pre-start checks
  • 4.2 Start up/shut down production unit according to the production unit type and duty in liaison with other personnel
  • 4.3 Start up/shut down/changeover component plant items within the production unit according to their type and duty in liaison with other personnel
  • 4.4 Isolate entire production unit and/or any component plant item
  • 4.5 Make safe for required work
  • 4.6 Check production unit/plant item is ready to be returned to service
  • 4.7 De-isolate and prepare production unit/plant item for return to service
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8864 PMAOPS300B Operate a production unit Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCK85 PMAOPS306 Operate and troubleshoot production unit Unit of competency