Assessor Resource
PMAOPS223B
Operate and monitor valve systems
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit may be required when PMAOPS222B Operate and monitor pumping systems and equipment is appropriate. It may only be counted towards a qualification where competence in PMAOPS201B Operate fluid flow equipment is unable to be obtained due to the nature of the job, but the operation of valves is relevant.
The operations technician would:
identify and report operational problems
be aware of and contribute to a safe working environment
contribute to the safe and productive operation of the valve
operate, monitor and maintain equipment using relevant procedures
Generally the operator would be part of a team and would be expected to be competent in all parts of this unit. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team/shift.
In a typical scenario an operator adjusts and monitors valves and ancillary equipment as part of controlling a process, eg hydrocarbons transport pipeline, gas distribution network.
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