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Conduct Chemical Batching Operations

Conduct Chemical Batching Operations

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS245A
State Code
S5181
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2011
Field of Education
030301 - Chemical Engineering
Original Release Date
31/05/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to conduct mixing of chemicals for the treatment of a primary substance.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Work requirements are identified from request/work orders or equivalent and clarified/confirmed with appropriate parties
  • 1.2 Occupational Health and Safety standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers' specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedure
  • 1.3 Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected in accordance with the work plan and site procedures
  • 1.4 Resources required to satisfy the work plan are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
  • 1.5 Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
2 Perform chemical batching
  • 2.1 Relevant staff are notified on commencement and completion of work in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
  • 2.2 Amount of chemical needed is calculated in accordance with job requirements
  • 2.3 Correct chemical is added to tank or plant in accordance with job requirements
  • 2.4 Demineralised water is added to correct level in accordance with job requirements
  • 2.5 Mixing device is operated in accordance with job requirements
  • 2.6 Work site is left in a condition that ensures personnel safety and plant integrity
3 Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Documentation is updated and plant problems, movements, abnormalities and status are reported and logged in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXX83 UTPNEG176A Conduct chemical batching operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE319 UEPOPS245B Conduct chemical batching operations Unit of competency