Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice.
Workplace information
Workplace information can include
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
manufacturer's specifications.
Boilers [basic]
Boiler (basic) and related equipment may be
fully or partly attended, and include
single fixed combustion air supply
non-modulating single heat source
fixed firing rate.
Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems.
Hazards
Hazards typically include:
working around hot surfaces
manual handling
steam, hot gasses and fuel leaks.
Services
Services can include fuel supply of bagasse, coal, gas, oil or other fuel types, steam, mill and instrumentation air, cooling water, general mill water supply and cooling water.
Equipment status
Confirming equipment status involves:
conducting relevant pre-start checks
confirming that cleaning standards are met
all safety guards and manholes are in place
equipment is operational.
Internal cleaning
Internal cleaning is carried out in accordance with statutory requirements regarding confined space entry and does not typically include chemical cleaning.
Teamwork
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.
Information systems
Information systems may be print or screen based.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
confirm status of boiler and related equipment including the fuel supply system, ash removal and services
demonstrate purge procedure
conduct pre-start checks
liaise with other work areas to advise of boiler status
demonstrate set up and start up procedures in both manual and automatic modes
conduct water quality test
take corrective action in response to out-of-specification results
report and/or record corrective action
demonstrate emergency procedures and related re-start.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Boiler and related equipment. This includes fuel supply, grate cleaning and ash removal systems
Relevant codes and standards
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Communication systems and equipment
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures.
Method of assessment
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. This may include:
FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.