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Operate crushing equipment

Operate crushing equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC552008
State Code
BAH67
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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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 crushing equipment and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process. Crushing is typically applied in the manufacture minerals products industry to raw materials, materials in process, product and scrap/recycled material. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to prepare the equipment, maintain supply of materials, monitor and adjust the equipment and rectify routine problems. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to crush materials
  • 1.1 Check equipment for hazards, danger and isolation tags in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Perform checks to ensure all doors, inspection openings and guards are in position and secure
  • 1.3 Make adjustments to equipment settings to ensure conformance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Notify appropriate personnel of intention to start equipment
  • 1.5 Conduct additional pre-start checks as required in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.6 Ensure an adequate supply of materials is available to meet production requirements
2 Crush materials
  • 2.1 Start equipment in sequence in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.2 Monitor instrument/control panels and adjust equipment/controls/feed as necessary to remain within specified operating parameters
  • 2.3 Make physical inspections of plant and equipment at specified intervals as required by SOPs
  • 2.4 Maximise product throughput and efficiency to maintain target parameters
  • 2.5 Check screens and screened material to procedures
  • 2.6 Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding the status of operations in line with enterprise requirements
  • 2.7 Make adjustments as appropriate to achieve required output
  • 2.8 Employ working practices which conform with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements
  • 2.9 Distribute material as required
3 Rectify routine problems
  • 3.1 Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  • 3.2 Determine and rectify fault causes by procedures/work instructions
  • 3.3 Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures/work instructions
  • 3.4 Ensure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures/work instructions
  • 3.5 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
4 Control hazards
  • 4.1 Identify hazards in the crushing work area
  • 4.2 Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • 4.3 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA916 PMC552008B Operate crushing equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF38 MSMPMC306 Operate crushing equipment Unit of competency