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 operation of remote facility | 1.1 | Receive and give shift handover |
| 1.2 | Identify work requirements |
| 1.3 | Identify and control remote facility hazards |
| 1.4 | Check for recent work undertaken on remote facility |
| 1.5 | Note any outstanding/incomplete work |
| 1.6 | Check operational status of remote facility |
| 1.7 | Liaise with field operator and other personnel responsible for remote facility confirming expected attendance time and work to be performed |
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2 | Operate the remote facility | 2.1 | Monitor the remote facility, its component plant items, utilities and environment frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/ indicated data |
| 2.2 | Describe impacts of any environmental changes and changes upstream and downstream |
| 2.3 | Recognise actual and developing situations which may require action |
| 2.4 | Apply operational knowledge to resolve problems |
| 2.5 | Take other actions on abnormal situations which cannot be resolved during the shift to ensure safety and the resolution of the situation |
| 2.6 | Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred |
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3 | Recover and measure product | 3.1 | Monitor quality and quantity of products and wastes generated |
| 3.2 | Maximise recovery of product and transfer in accordance with procedures |
| 3.3 | Ensure all waste is treated in accordance with procedures and waste disposed of is within environmental/licence limits |
| 3.4 | Ensure measuring, sampling, testing and data logging is occurring to schedule |
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4 | Organise required onsite activities | 4.1 | Identify job scope and timing of required on-site work from monitored data, job schedules and observations of remote facility operations |
| 4.2 | Arrange for appropriate personnel to attend remote site within the required timeframe |
| 4.3 | Liaise with personnel attending site from their departure for remote site, their activities on remote site and their return to base |
| 4.4 | Check effectiveness of on-site work before personnel leave remote site |
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5 | Isolate and de-isolate remote facility | 5.1 | Arrange to have personnel on site in accordance with procedures |
| 5.2 | Complete any required pre-start checks |
| 5.3 | Start up/shut down remote facility according to the type and duty in liaison with other personnel |
| 5.4 | Start up/shut down/changeover component plant items within unit according to their type and duty in liaison with other personnel |
| 5.5 | Isolate entire remote facility and/or any component plant item |
| 5.6 | Make safe for required work |
| 5.7 | Check remote facility/plant item is ready to be returned to service |
| 5.8 | De-isolate and prepare remote facility/plant item for return to service |
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:
interpret and respond to panel messages and alarms
obtain and interpret data from the control system to minimise variation and maximise performance
predict impact of a change in one unit/area on other plant units/areas and take action
apply process knowledge to monitor and predict the need for adjustments to system components
identify early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems and take action
identify hazards and risks and apply risk control procedures.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
all items on a schematic of the remote system and the function of each
remote terminal unit, functions, operation and problems
nature/condition of materials entering and leaving each stage of the process
changes which have occurred in that stage and why they have occurred
methods of changing production rates and the advantages and disadvantages of each
effect of specific climatic and environmental factors
process parameters and limits (e.g. temperature, pressure, flow and pH)
principles of operation of plant/equipment
physics and chemistry relevant to the process unit and the fluids involved
local lease and well operations requirements and constraints
corrective action appropriate to the problem cause
function and troubleshooting of major components and their problems
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 operations
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report 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 industrial type remote facilities allowing operation
may use industry-based simulation for all of the unit particularly 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.