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Operate grinding equipment

Operate grinding equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMPMC303
State Code
OAF45
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2019
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/05/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate grinding and ancillary equipment to reduce the size of raw materials, materials in process, product, scrap and recycled material. This unit applies to operators who are required to take responsibility for own outputs and follow established procedures to conduct pre-start checks, prepare materials, start and operate equipment, facilitate output changes and distribute ground materials. Operators are also required to work autonomously and apply their own judgement to interpret information; monitor processes; identify and address routine and non-routine problems and control hazards. This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to grind materials
  • 1.1 Check equipment for hazards, danger and isolation tags
  • 1.2 Perform checks to ensure all doors, inspection openings and guards are in position and secure
  • 1.3 Adjust equipment settings to ensure conformance with standard operating procedures (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 Check adequate supply of materials is available to meet production requirements
2. Grind materials
  • 2.1 Start equipment in sequence in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.2 Monitor instrument and control panels and adjust as necessary to remain within specified operating parameters
  • 2.3 Make physical inspections of plant and equipment at specified intervals to identify any anomalies
  • 2.4 Maximise product throughput and efficiency to maintain target parameters
  • 2.5 Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding the status of operations
  • 2.6 Employ safe working practices
  • 2.7 Shut down equipment and complete required records
3. Distribute ground product
  • 3.1 Distribute ground materials to their correct silo or storage area
  • 3.2 Monitor silo or storage areas to ensure compliance with enterprise storage quality and quantity requirements
4. Rectify routine problems
  • 4.1 Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure
  • 4.2 Maintain records and log books of equipment operations
  • 4.3 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
5.Control hazards
  • 5.1 Identify hazards in the grinding work area
  • 5.2 Assess risks arising from those hazards
  • 5.3 Implement measures to control those risks
  • 5.4 Shut down in an emergency
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH71 PMC552003 Operate grinding equipment Unit of competency