Assessor Resource
PMAOPS262A
Operate digestion equipment
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit applies to a person who has the responsibility for starting up and shutting down digestion equipment to procedures; and making adjustments to flow rate, pressure and temperature, depending on the type of digestion equipment.
This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
This unit does not cover leaching equipment, which is instead covered by:
PMAOPS263A Operate leaching equipment.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge needed to operate typical digestion equipment as used in a metalliferous minerals processing plant. It also includes solving problems with digestion processes and equipment.
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