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Conduct chemical batching operations

Conduct chemical batching operations

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS245
State Code
OAH27
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
030301 - Chemical Engineering
Original Release Date
15/05/2019
Nominal Hours
27
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct mixing of chemicals for the treatment of a primary substance.A chemical that is needed in the workplace in a small amount (i.e. aspeciality chemical) is usually made through using a batching process. Considerable care with all compounds and substances must be undertaken when conducting chemical batching operations due to toxicity. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, perform chemical batching and the completion of work. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator in a power generation facility. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Work requirements are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.3 Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Resources, including Material Data Safety Sheet (MSDS) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), are inspected and used, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Perform chemical batching
  • 2.1 Staff are notified on commencement and completion of chemical batching work, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Chemical requirements for batching is calculated, in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirement
  • 2.3 Correct chemical is added to tank or chemical batching plant, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Demineralised water is added to chemical batch to correct level, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Mixing device is operated, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Work site is left clean and safe, in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure personnel safety and power generating plant integrity
3 Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Chemical batching problems are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Documentation is updated, in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE319 UEPOPS245B Conduct chemical batching operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODY44 UEPOPS007 Conduct chemical batching operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEB9 UEP20118 Certificate II in ESI Generation - Operations Support Qualification