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Operate chemical separation equipment

Operate chemical separation equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS208
State Code
AXN48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to operate chemical separation equipment where the feed is usually single phase. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to start up and shut down separation operations in accordance with procedures and monitor and make adjustments to the equipment.This unit of competency applies to an individual who may work alone although under routine direction and supervision. They may work as part of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.This unit of competency applies to all types of chemical separation equipment for gaseous, liquid and solids separation duties, where the feed is essentially in a single phase and the separation relies on a change of the material or a chemical process to enact the separation. Examples include crystallisers, ion-exchange filters, precipitators and absorbers. 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 chemical separation equipment
  • 1.6 Note any outstanding/incomplete work
  • 1.7 Check operational status of chemical separation equipment
2 Operate chemical separation equipment in accordance with procedures
  • 2.1 Identify the type of chemical separation equipment
  • 2.2 Adjust flow and pressure as appropriate to type of separation equipment
  • 2.3 Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork, taking action on unexpected readings and trends
3 Recognise and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures
  • 3.1 Monitor chemical separation equipment frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and smell, sight, sound and feel as appropriate
  • 3.2 Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
  • 3.3 Recognise situations which may require action
  • 3.4 Resolve routine problems
  • 3.5 Take actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved
4 Isolate and de-isolate equipment
  • 4.1 Complete any required prestart checks
  • 4.2 Start up/shut down/changeover chemical separation equipment according to the plant type and duty in liaison with other personnel
  • 4.3 Isolate chemical separation equipment
  • 4.4 Make safe for required work
  • 4.5 Check chemical separation equipment is ready to be returned to service
  • 4.6 De-isolate and prepare chemical separation equipment for return to service
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8847 PMAOPS208B Operate chemical separation equipment Unit of competency