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Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems

Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems

Unit of competency
National Code
PMASUP343
State Code
AXM39
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor and maintain cathodic protection (CP) systems. This unit of competency applies to process technicians and those in similar roles who are required to monitor CP systems on pipelines or other structures, retrofit components that test faulty, optimise system outputs, identify and rectify operational problems, and troubleshoot problems.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.This unit of competency aligns with AS 2885.3-2012 Pipelines - gas and liquid petroleum - Operation and maintenance.Some jurisdictions may require the holder of this unit to be licensed or certified and users should check with the relevant authorities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare and organise operational and maintenance activities
  • 1.1 Review previous reports and check for outstanding work orders or notices
  • 1.2 Assemble necessary equipment and plan maintenance activities
  • 1.3 Take readings at regular intervals from CP system monitoring/test equipment and interpret collected data
  • 1.4 Identify CP faults and notify appropriate personnel
  • 1.5 Compile reports based on the collected data and analyse to determine system maintenance and operational adjustments to optimise system integrity
2 Monitor and adjust electrical equipment
  • 2.1 Monitor equipment operating parameters to ensure operation within relevant Australian Standard specifications and make adjustments as required
  • 2.2 Operate CP equipment in accordance with the principles of CP impressed current/sacrificial anode systems
  • 2.3 Maintain CP system at maximum efficiency within design parameters
  • 2.4 Monitor equipment operating parameters to determine if the correct operating conditions of the equipment are being maintained
  • 2.5 Collect and interpret data and determine maintenance requirements
  • 2.6 Conduct regular inspections to ensure equipment integrity is maintained and results are recorded and any system abnormalities identified
  • 2.7 Carry out adjustments and maintenance to the equipment where abnormalities in the system have been identified
3 Conduct CP system surveys
  • 3.1 Interpret survey specifications to determine survey path and equipment requirement
  • 3.2 Conduct preparation activities on CP system to enable survey to be carried out
  • 3.3 Conduct CP surveys of the system and log and record results of the survey
  • 3.4 Fault find and diagnose operating CP systems
  • 3.5 Download collected survey data to allow a report to be compiled concerning survey findings
4 Recommission the system
  • 4.1 Recommission the system to meet system operational requirements
  • 4.2 Restore site to meet environmental and operational requirements
  • 4.3 Compile and update records and drawings to reflect the repair/modification
  • 4.4 Maintain incident records
5 Analyse and utilise CP data
  • 5.1 Analyse survey report data and findings to determine system abnormalities and maintenance required for the continued operation of the system
  • 5.2 Liaise with appropriate personnel to repair or modify, as required, areas/equipment identified for maintenance
6 Control hazards
  • 6.1 Identify hazards in CP systems
  • 6.2 Assess the risks arising from those hazards.
  • 6.3 Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care.
7 Respond to problems
  • 7.1 Identify possible problems in equipment or process.
  • 7.2 Determine problems needing action.
  • 7.3 Determine possible fault causes.
  • 7.4 Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility.
  • 7.5 Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred.
  • 7.6 Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8946 PMASUP343B Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCK69 PMASUP348 Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems Unit of competency