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Conduct technical inspection of process plant and equipment

Conduct technical inspection of process plant and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT421
State Code
OAH76
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct a technical inspection of process generation plant, equipment and associated infrastructure.An inspection is an organised examination or formal evaluation of power generation plant and equipment, it includes verifying compliance with technical specifications, taking measurements and performing tests.Competency in this unit requires the ability to prepare for an inspection of power generation plant,inspection of power generation plant, analysing inspection resultsand updating documentation. Individuals will, in general, work as a maintenance operative in a power generation facility. Power generation maintenance personnel are typically trained and authorised to receive permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional and/or other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for inspection processplant
  • 1.1 Short term maintenance and operating history is identified and obtained from authorised personnel
  • 1.2 Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work
  • 1.3 Deviations from normal operational parameters of process plant, equipment and associated infrastructure are identified
  • 1.4 Potential options for cause of deviations are established, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Needs and outcomes of process plant inspections or testing are defined, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Method sheets, check sheets and isolation instructions are obtained, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Technical procedures are reviewed and adapted, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Inspect process plant
  • 2.1 Process plant is correctly identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Process plant's operational status is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Inspection work is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures, legislative requirements and industry standards
  • 2.4 Inspection methods are followed, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Relevant documentation is completed, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Additional tests or inspections are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Process plant and/or equipment is left in a safe condition, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Process plant and/or equipment availability is declared, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.9 Specialist assistance is sought, in accordance with workplace procedures, during a technical inspection
3 Analyse inspection results
  • 3.1 Testing and inspection results are analysed
  • 3.2 Causes for deviations from normal operation are identified
4 Prepare remedial action plan
  • 4.1 Action plan is prepared for any required remedial action on process plant, equipment and associated infrastructure
  • 4.2 Remedial action is checked for implementation effectiveness, in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Update documentation
  • 5.1 Records and documentation is updated, in accordance with legislative requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Testing and inspection results, including reports are forwarded to designated personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE279 UEPMNT421B Conduct technical inspection of process plant and equipment Unit of competency