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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Prepare for work | 1.1 | Receive and give shift handover |
| 1.2 | Identify work requirements |
| 1.3 | Identify and control hazards |
| 1.4 | Coordinate with appropriate personnel |
| 1.5 | Check for recent work undertaken on plant item |
| 1.6 | Note any outstanding/incomplete work |
| 1.7 | Check operational status of plant item |
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2 | Monitor utility and support fluid equipment | 2.1 | Determine the required levels of demand for support or utility fluids from a knowledge of the plant/site's process control systems or equipment |
| 2.2 | Monitor process equipment and systems, such as compressors, pumps, receivers and distribution systems, to meet and maintain the facility utility service requirements |
| 2.3 | Monitor and manually adjust flow or ensure correct operation of automatic control valves to control the flow of fluids into the plant/site's process systems and equipment |
| 2.4 | Monitor quality of fluids and ensure that they remain within specifications, e.g. quality and consistency |
| 2.5 | Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking action on unexpected readings |
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3 | Identify need for maintenance | 3.1 | Monitor service records to assist with programmed maintenance scheduling |
| 3.2 | Monitor equipment for evidence of maintenance needs outside programmed maintenance |
| 3.3 | Advise other site personnel of the need to take equipment off-line for maintenance action |
| 3.4 | Identify back-up or auxiliary equipment (where provided) to facilitate maintenance of fluid supplies within the facility |
| 3.5 | Ensure equipment can be safely taken off-line for maintenance |
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4 | Isolate and de-isolate equipment | 4.1 | Complete any required pre-start checks, ensuring valves, inlets and outlets are in correct positions |
| 4.2 | Start up/shut down/changeover equipment according to type and duty in liaison with other personnel |
| 4.3 | Isolate plant |
| 4.4 | Make safe for required work |
| 4.5 | Check plant is ready to be returned to service |
| 4.6 | De-isolate and prepare plant for return to service |
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5 | Respond to emergencies | 5.1 | Identify critical out-of-specification performance of equipment and contact appropriate personnel |
| 5.2 | Respond to an emergency situation according to procedures |
| 5.3 | Shut down, under instruction, any equipment and associated equipment affected by the emergency situation |
| 5.4 | Implement any back-up procedures to ensure the ongoing supply of critical fluids to the remainder of the facility |
| 5.5 | Ensure all safety procedures are fully complied with |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:
start up and shut down fluid supply system
monitor and operate equipment to meet specifications and demand
identify need for maintenance and prepare equipment for maintenance
identify critical issues and apply emergency procedures
recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems
determine the most likely cause of routine problems
take action to ensure a timely return to full performance
isolate and de-isolate equipment
identify hazards and apply hazard control procedures
distinguish between causes of problems/alarm/fault indications, including:
instrument failure/malfunction
electrical failure/malfunction
mechanical failure/malfunction
product parameters (temperature, flows, pressure and levels).
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
all items on a schematic of the system and the function of each
principles of equipment operation
physics and chemistry relevant to the utility and its use
emergency back-up systems
process control systems and instrumentation
the differences between high pressure and low pressure systems
process parameters and limits, e.g. temperature, pressure, flow and pH
routine problems, faults and their resolution
relevant alarms and actions
correct methods of starting, stopping, operating and controlling process
hierarchy of control
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, and:
their possible causes
potential consequences
appropriate risk controls.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
must include the use of an appropriate industrial item of equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start-up and shutdown procedures and responding to problems
may use industry-based simulation for part only of the unit where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
demonstration of skills
industry-based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition, the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they must assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed
being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work