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FDFSUG220A
Operate a coal fuel supply system

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit has application in the sugar milling industry.

This unit describes the outcomes required to operate a coal fuel system and related auxiliary fuel system to supply a boiler. The auxiliary fuel supply system is typically an oil system.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 fuel supply system and related services

Demonstrate set up and start up procedures

Monitor fuel supply system operation

Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

Demonstrate procedure for test firing burners

Demonstrate procedure for removing, inspecting, cleaning and replacing oil burners

Demonstrate procedure for clearing fuel blockages or chokes throughout the system

Report and/or record corrective action as required

Demonstrate shift handover procedure

Demonstrate procedure to take fuel supply system off-line

Demonstrate emergency procedures including operation of auxiliary/emergency fuel supply system.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Coal fuel supply system and related equipment

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills include:

Ability to:

access workplace information fuel supply requirements

select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

confirm status of fuel supply system and related services including confirming availability of auxiliary fuel

conduct pre-start checks

demonstrate set up and start up procedures in both manual and automatic modes and starting for normal operation and after emergency stops

monitor fuel supply system operation including monitoring:

fuel levels

temperature

coal system - may include shake times, blow pressure and fuel moisture levels

ash systems

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

demonstrate procedure for test firing burners

demonstrate procedure for clearing fuel blockages or chokes throughout the system

report and/or record corrective action as required

demonstrate shift handover procedure and confirm that replacement operators are aware of equipment status and operating requirements prior to completing handover

demonstrate procedure to take fuel supply system off-line

demonstrate emergency procedures including operation of auxiliary/emergency fuel supply system

record operating information

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of:

relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to operation of fuel supply system and associated control measures

hierarchy of hazard control measures

purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

principles of flame management systems including understanding of when and how to purge boiler before relighting in a flame-out situation

the amount of caustic addition for each tonne of coal burnt

purpose and operation of auxiliary fuel supply

functions and basic operating principles of fuel supply system, components and auxiliary equipment

operating requirements and parameters

supply system layout

the effect of fuel quality and supply on boiler operation

relationship between fuel supply system and other processes

methods used to render equipment safe to inspect, maintain and/or clean including lock-out, tag-out and isolation procedures

procedures for responding to emergency situations including emergency shutdown procedure

handover and long term shut-down and storage procedures

fuel storage requirements

fuel reclamation options and procedures as appropriate for the workplace and fuel type

environmental issues and controls

requirements to liaise/advise related work areas

housekeeping standards for the work area

reporting and recording systems

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.

Supply system equipment

Equipment components and auxiliary equipment may include:

fuel supply storage

conveyor systems

fines separation.

Equipment operation and monitoring

Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems.

Equipment status

Confirming equipment status involves

conducting relevant pre-start checks

confirming that housekeeping standards are met

all safety guards are in place

equipment is operational.

Hazards

Hazards typically include working with moving equipment, working on platforms, risk of fire associated with hot work and spontaneous combustion.

Teamwork

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.

Information systems

Information systems may be print or screen based.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Pre-operational checks are conducted 
Health and safety hazards are identified and controlled 
Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace reporting procedure 
Primary and auxiliary fuel is available to meet combustion requirements 
Services are confirmed as available and ready for operation 
2.1 The fuel supply system is operated within limits of manufacturer's specifications to meet workplace requirements 
2.2 The fuel supply system is monitored to confirm performance is maintained within manufacturer's specifications to meet workplace requirements 
The workplace meets housekeeping standards 
System operating conditions are monitored to identify causes of abnormal performance 
Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures in response to hazards and abnormal plant performance 
3.3 Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations 
Workplace records are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures 
Handover is carried out according to workplace procedure 
Fuel system operators are aware of system and related equipment status at completion of handover 
5.1 The fuel supply system is shut down according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations 
The fuel supply system is prepared for storage in shut down mode 
Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace reporting procedure 
Fuel is stored to meet fuel requirements and workplace standards 

Forms

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