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Licence to operate a reciprocating steam engine

Licence to operate a reciprocating steam engine

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPL002
State Code
OAH46
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/05/2019
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
15/05/2019
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to operate a reciprocating steam engine for licensing purposes, which includes the operation of steam equipment where the steam acts upon a piston under pressure. Reciprocating steam engine means equipment that is driven by steam acting on a piston causing the piston to move and includes and expanding (steam) reciprocating engine.High risk work is classed as the operation of a reciprocating steam engine where the diameter of any piston exceeds 250 millimetres.This unit requires the operator to plan the work, carry out pre-operational safety checks, start the reciprocating steam engine, monitor the reciprocating steam engine operation, carry out shut down of reciprocating steam engine for operational and maintenance purposes.A person performing this work is required to hold a reciprocating steam engine operation high risk work (HRW) licence.Licensing/Regulatory informationThis unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations, HRW and meets Commonwealth, state and territory HRW licensing requirements. Any alteration to this unit would result in a unit that would not be acceptable to Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulators for the purpose of licensing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan work
  • 1.1 Types of operations to be conducted for a reciprocating steam engine are assessed and prepared
  • 1.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected for use, ensuring statutory requirements and procedures are followed
  • 1.3 Hazards and potential hazards in work area are identified and assessed for risk and controls recommended are consistent with appropriate standards
  • 1.4 Pre-operational safety checks of reciprocating steam engine and equipment are conducted, in accordance with statutory requirements and procedures
  • 1.5 Maintenance requirements and equipment faults are identified and reported, in accordance with procedures
  • 1.6 Communication methods are identified according to procedures
2 Start reciprocating steam engine
  • 2.1 Controls are implemented for hazards in work area consistent with industry standards
  • 2.2 Start-up checks are performed and the reciprocating steam engine is brought on line safely, in accordance with statutory requirements and procedures
  • 2.3 Maintenance requirements are identified and reported, in accordance with procedures
3 Monitor reciprocating steam engine operation
  • 3.1 Reciprocating steam engine is monitored, in accordance with statutory requirements and workplace procedures, including undertaking operational checks
  • 3.2 Operating log is maintained clearly and accurately, in accordance with statutory requirements and procedures
  • 3.3 Information regarding reciprocating steam engine, its status and operation is communicated clearly in accordance with procedures
4 Shutdown reciprocating steam engine
  • 4.1 Engine is shut down in accordance with statutory requirements and procedures, including shut down checks and shut down checks for maintenance
  • 4.2 Reciprocating steam engine is isolated in accordance with procedures
  • 4.3 Maintenance requirements are identified, recorded and reported in accordance with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE301 UEPOPL002A Licence to operate a reciprocating steam engine Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ10 UEPOPL003 Licence to operate a reciprocating steam engine Unit of competency