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 | Identify shutdown work scope | 1.1 | Analyse relevant information for activities intended for the shutdown |
| 1.2 | Determine all activities intended for shutdown |
| 1.3 | Confirm priorities and identify all essential work |
| 1.4 | Resolve conflicts between proposed activities |
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2 | Plan and schedule resources | 2.1 | Identify each individual task in the shutdown process |
| 2.2 | Determine resources required for each task and assign appropriate owner |
| 2.3 | Determine prerequisite tasks prior to shutting down process |
| 2.4 | Ensure hazards are identified and controls are in place |
| 2.5 | Ensure all safety and testing equipment is calibrated and on site prior to shutdown commencing |
| 2.6 | Compile a schedule to track shutdown and equipment preparation sequence |
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3 | Coordinate plant/ equipment shutdown sequence | 3.1 | Prepare/review shutdown documentation |
| 3.2 | Coordinate plant shutdown according to procedures |
| 3.3 | Track plant shutdown progress |
| 3.4 | Coordinate execution of critical function test during shutdown phase |
| 3.5 | Coordinate equipment preparation |
| 3.6 | Validate equipment is safe to hand over to appropriate work party |
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4 | Hand over plant/ equipment to relevant work party | 4.1 | Hand over plant and equipment to relevant work group according to site protocol |
| 4.2 | Perform safety audits during shutdown work |
| 4.3 | Record/report health, safety and environment (HSE) non-conformance |
| 4.4 | Communicate as and when required |
| 4.5 | Monitor shutdown work against critical path |
| 4.6 | Monitor resource usage and take action |
| 4.7 | Identify barriers to achieving shutdown critical path and negotiate solution |
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5 | Communicate with all relevant stakeholders | 5.1 | Communicate shutdown plan/schedule to operations team |
| 5.2 | Attend and contribute to regular shutdown progress meetings |
| 5.3 | Record and report daily shutdown activities |
| 5.4 | Ensure all authorisations required for tasks have been obtained |
| 5.5 | Identify, communicate and mange HSE issues arising during execution of shutdown activities |
| 5.6 | Contribute to post shutdown review |
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6 | Return plant to service | 6.1 | Confirm that all scheduled work on equipment is complete before hand back is accepted |
| 6.2 | Ensure equipment hand back documentation complete according to site protocol |
| 6.3 | Coordinate pre-start equipment integrity checks |
| 6.4 | Coordinate and validate plant de-isolation and preparation for service |
| 6.5 | Ensure appropriate plant start-up authority is obtained |
| 6.6 | Coordinate start-up critical function tests as required |
| 6.7 | Coordinate and record plant start-up progress |
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:
lead and coordinate shutdown team to ensure safe and efficient plant shutdown and preparation according to procedures without incident
record and report all aspects of shutdown activities to stakeholders according to enterprise protocol
communicate and negotiate effectively with technical (process) experts, maintenance experts, contractor representatives, production management and other stakeholders to obtain the best outcome for the shutdown from competing priorities
determine resource requirements, including:
utility services, such as steam, nitrogen, power, water and chemicals
workforce, such as operators, maintenance, contractors, engineers, laboratory staff, safety observer and standby rescue crew
mobile equipment, such as elevated work platforms, Hiab, vacuum trucks and drip trays
other equipment, such as hoses, plugs and caps, scaffold and extra fire protection equipment.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
interpretation of project planning tools being used
a comprehensive knowledge of plant shutdown events and their impact on upstream and downstream interfaces
plant/equipment/processes impacted by the shutdown
safe working practices related to the type of plant and equipment being shut down and worked on
correct methods of shutting down plant items
organisation procedures.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.
A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace. Where this is not possible or practical, assessment must occur using 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.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence 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.