Assessor Resource
PMAOPS265A
Operate magnetic_electrical separation equipment
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit applies to a person who has the responsibility for starting up, shutting down and operating separation equipment to procedures, and making adjustments to flow rate and pressure of the separation 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 stand alone, non-powered dual phase separation equipment, powered separation equipment or chemical separation equipment, which are instead covered by:
PMAOPS246A Operate separation equipment
PMAOPS247A Operate powered separation equipment
PMAOPS208B Operate chemical separation equipment
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge needed to operate typical magnetic/electrical separation equipment as used in a chemical, oil/hydrocarbons or metalliferous minerals processing plant. It also includes solving problems with separation processes and the equipment, including the driver powering the separation equipment.
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