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Investigate refractory failures

Investigate refractory failures

Unit of competency
National Code
PMC557094
State Code
BAH04
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to investigate refractory failures, degradation and deterioration in order to recommend appropriate action. This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to negotiate agreed requirements for the investigation; determine, collate and analyse relevant data to identify cause/s of deterioration or failure; and make recommendations to improve refractory life.This unit of competency applies to senior technicians or those in similar roles who are required to analyse and synthesise advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and apply independent judgement to high-level technical issues and complex problems. The individual may work in liaison with other refractory specialists or they may be the sole refractory specialist for this job or in their organisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm purpose of investigation
  • 1.1 Liaise with relevant stakeholders
  • 1.2 Confirm the purpose of the investigation
  • 1.3 Draft or clarify the investigation brief
  • 1.4 Identify discrepancies or conflicts in requirements
  • 1.5 Negotiate a consistent set of requirements for the investigation
2 Collect appropriate data
  • 2.1 Determine information and data requirements for investigation
  • 2.2 Identify health, safety and environmental (HSE) risks from data collection
  • 2.3 Obtain necessary authorisations to collect required data
  • 2.4 Ensure sampling/data collection meets required standard
  • 2.5 Evaluate data for completeness and identify discrepancies and aberrations
  • 2.6 Collate valid data as appropriate
3 Analyse data
  • 3.1 Identify deterioration/failure modes
  • 3.2 Determine causes of deterioration/failure
  • 3.3 Identify refractory issues leading to excessive deterioration or failure
  • 3.4 Identify process issues leading to excessive deterioration or failure
  • 3.5 Identify other issues leading to excessive deterioration or failure
4 Make recommendations
  • 4.1 Draft possible recommendations to improve refractory life
  • 4.2 Discuss causes of failure and recommendations with relevant stakeholders if appropriate
  • 4.3 Ensure information obtained meets the agreed purpose of the investigation and take appropriate action
  • 4.4 Determine required format for reporting of investigation, causes and recommendations
  • 4.5 Report as required to required people/organisations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA980 PMC557094A Investigate refractory failures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCV0 PMC80116 Graduate Certificate In Refractories Engineering Qualification