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Shut down plant area

Shut down plant area

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD343
State Code
BAI45
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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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
26
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to shut down a plant area or line. Shutdown of a plant area/line is typically performed at the end of a production run or when maintenance is required.This unit of competency applies to advanced operators who are required to identify the impact of the shutdown; plan the shutdown activities; supervise personnel; ensure tags, isolations, guards, locks (etc) are in place; ensure adjustments and maintenance are carried out and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an advanced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The advanced operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Respond to requests for equipment shutdown
  • 1.1 Identify the nature of the shutdown required and the circumstances leading to the decision
  • 1.2 Establish the impact of the shutdown on production capabilities and where necessary reassign work
  • 1.3 Advise appropriate personnel of shutdown
  • 1.4 Plan the level of shutdown activity required
2 Confirm shutdown of equipment or work area to procedures
  • 2.1 Identify specific plant and equipment affected by the shutdown and ensure that no further raw materials are provided
  • 2.2 Ensure equipment and site is cleaned up with all waste removed for recycling or disposal
  • 2.3 Tag or isolate equipment, and appropriate personnel are advised that the equipment and/or area are off-line
  • 2.4 Supervise personnel in equipment shutdown procedures
3 Prepare equipment for idle period to procedures
  • 3.1 Ensure that suitable guards, locks, tags or notices are placed on equipment in clear view to prevent inadvertent start-up
  • 3.2 Ensure that any adjustments, control alterations, lubrication or application of corrosion inhibitors are undertaken by appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Arrange for appropriate coverage of equipment and security of area in the case of prolonged idleness
4 Complete workplace documentation
  • 4.1 Complete relevant documentation, detailing the nature of the shutdown activity, dates and the equipment which has been taken out of service
  • 4.2 Advise management of shutdown procedure outcomes
  • 4.3 Complete required regulatory documentation and obtain any external certification that may be necessary
5 Anticipate and solve problems
  • 5.1 Recognise a problem or a potential problem
  • 5.2 Determine problems needing priority action
  • 5.3 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person, with possible causes
  • 5.4 Seek information and assistance as required to solve problems
  • 5.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
  • 5.6 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7649 PMBPROD343C Shut down plant area Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB55 PMBPROD343E Shut down plant area Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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