Assessor Resource
PMAOPS263A
Operate leaching equipment
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit applies to a person who has the responsibility for starting up, shutting down and operating leaching equipment to procedures, and making adjustments (e.g. feed rate) to the leaching 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 digestion equipment, which is instead covered by:
PMAOPS262A Operate digestion equipment.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge needed to operate typical leaching equipment as used in a metalliferous minerals processing plant. It also includes solving problems with leaching processes and the equipment, including ancillary equipment.
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