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Monitor and operate flare systems

Monitor and operate flare systems

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS226
State Code
AXN37
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
030707 - Metal Fitting, Turning And MacHining
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor and operate flare systems. The flare system may be an elevated flare, ground flare or vent (sometimes called ‘cold flare’). The flare system includes all items from the safety relief device through to the flare inclusive.This unit of competency applies to operators who, as part of their duties, are required to monitor flare systems, start up and shut down according to procedures, identify problems with flare systems and take appropriate action.This unit of competency applies to an individual who may work alone although under the routine direction and supervision of a person who is competent to undertake the complete operation of the plant/plant area. 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. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor flare system
  • 1.1 Identify and control flare system hazards
  • 1.2 Visually inspect the flare and flare system components for compliance to requirements
  • 1.3 Take relevant readings
  • 1.4 Check for process causes of identified problems
  • 1.5 Check for other causes of identified problems
  • 1.6 Take actions specified in the procedures
  • 1.7 Complete logs as required
2 Shut down flare system
  • 2.1 Obtain required authorisations for a flare shutdown
  • 2.2 Notify other relevant plants/units of planned shutdown
  • 2.3 Identify and control flare shutdown hazards
  • 2.4 Purge and isolate flare system
  • 2.5 Complete other preparations for flare shutdown according to procedures
  • 2.6 Shut down according to procedures
3 Start up flare system
  • 3.1 Check all required work has been completed
  • 3.2 Check integrity of components
  • 3.3 Notify other relevant plants/units of planned start-up
  • 3.4 Identify and control flare start-up hazards
  • 3.5 De-isolate and purge flare system
  • 3.6 Complete other preparations for flare start-up according to procedures
  • 3.7 Start up flare system according to procedures
4 Solve flare system problems
  • 4.1 Recognise and respond to abnormal conditions
  • 4.2 Identify other problems in flare system
  • 4.3 Take action to remedy flare problems in accordance with procedures
  • 4.4 Communicate relevant information
  • 4.5 Complete required documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI692 PMAOPS226A Monitor and operate flare systems Unit of competency