Unit of competency Outline

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Clean plant and equipment

Clean plant and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS005
State Code
ODZ27
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to clean industrial plant, machinery and surrounds associated with electricity generation stations and related surroundings. It may also include the removal of excess, or oil-based, soil.The removal of impurities is required to facilitate repairs, maintenance, refurbishment or the inspection of plant and machinery. Cleaning, therefore, is often the first task performed in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of power generation plant. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan and prepare for the cleaning of industrial plant and equipment, conduct cleaning and complete work. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator, in a power generation facility. Power generation plant operators are typically trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.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 work
  • 1.1 Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.3 Resources, including cleaning agents, personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools, are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specifications in accordance with safety data sheets (SDS) and workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Work is sequenced and prioritised in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Potential hazards are identified, and prevention and risk control measures are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Work area is prepared in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Conduct industrial plant and equipment cleaning
  • 2.1 Isolations are confirmed with relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Surfaces are applied, where required, with suitable cleaning agent to assist in release of soil or oil residue in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Cleaning equipment and accessories are operated in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Industrial plant and equipment are cleaned in accordance with the workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Residual waste is directed to suitable disposal points in accordance with environmental regulations and workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Final cleaning inspection is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete industrial plant and equipment cleaning
  • 3.1 Cleaning is completed and relevant personnel are notified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Industrial plant, tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Cleaning completion details are finalised in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAH36 UEPOPS211 Clean plant and equipment Unit of competency