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PPMSTM330
Shut down and bank steam boiler

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to shut down steam boilers in planned, unplanned and emergency situations and to inspect, maintain and store boilers.

The unit applies to production operators and technicians who shut down and bank steams boilers in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Shut down, inspect and maintain boiler.

1.1. Follow organisational safety and standard operating procedures to initiate appropriate isolations and shut down boiler and ancillary plant.

1.2. Prepare boiler for inspection.

1.3. Establish condition of boiler to ensure safe removal of equipment.

1.4. Inspect boiler and complete routine preventative maintenance.

1.5. Clean boiler internally and externally in line with environmental protection practices.

1.6. Record and report maintenance requirements.

2. Store boiler in shutdown mode.

2.1. Establish storage time and condition of storage.

2.2. Store boiler in safe condition for access in line with manufacturer's specifications.

2.3. Analyse stored boiler water and chemicals when boiler is stored for extended periods.

3. Respond to unplanned or emergency shutdowns.

3.1. Respond to shutdown requirement immediately.

3.2. Follow organisational safety procedures to maintain safety of personnel and plant during emergency shutdown situations.

3.3. Identify and locate cause of shutdown.

3.4. Monitor and maintain continuing plant operation in safe working mode.

3.5. Notify relevant personnel to rectify and make plant ready for restart.

4. Record and report shutdown data.

4.1. Record shutdown and corrective action processes.

4.2. Report shutdown information to relevant personnel.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:

co-ordinate planned shutdowns of a steam boiler within a pulp and paper manufacturing facility, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, and complete the following tasks after shut down:

inspect the boiler and complete routine preventative maintenance

clean the boiler internally and externally

analyse stored boiler water and chemicals

complete basic records for shutdown processes and maintenance requirements

respond to unplanned or emergency shutdowns, which can be a real time event or by scenario, and implement responses appropriate to the cause and complete a basic report on corrective action processes.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

boiler plant layout

purpose, features and operation of these types of boilers and associated fuel types and delivery systems:

fire tube

water tube

operation and application of electronic and other control systems

boiler water treatment system and reasons for treatment

purpose of, and processes for analysing stored boiler water and chemicals

key features and purpose of equipment required to shut down and store a steam boiler

types, causes and effects of, and required emergency and other responses to, unplanned boiler shutdowns:

power outage

mechanical breakdown

blockages

jamming

air supply

control system failure

methods used to:

test boiler operations and diagnose faults

clean boilers internally and externally

safely handle and store boiler house chemicals

organisational procedures:

standard operating procedures specific to boiler shutdown

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out, use of personal protective equipment and handling hazardous substances

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting shutdown processes and maintenance requirements.

The following resources must be made available:

a boiler which can be fire or water tube type

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment required for shutting down boiler operation in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

testing equipment for boiler water and chemicals

maintenance tools and equipment and consumables for boilers

personal protective equipment suitable for maintaining and shutting down a boiler

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

template documents for recording shutdown processes and maintenance requirements

organisational workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures for boiler shutdown.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or in a productive environment that accurately reflects performance in a workplace.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Shut down, inspect and maintain boiler.

1.1. Follow organisational safety and standard operating procedures to initiate appropriate isolations and shut down boiler and ancillary plant.

1.2. Prepare boiler for inspection.

1.3. Establish condition of boiler to ensure safe removal of equipment.

1.4. Inspect boiler and complete routine preventative maintenance.

1.5. Clean boiler internally and externally in line with environmental protection practices.

1.6. Record and report maintenance requirements.

2. Store boiler in shutdown mode.

2.1. Establish storage time and condition of storage.

2.2. Store boiler in safe condition for access in line with manufacturer's specifications.

2.3. Analyse stored boiler water and chemicals when boiler is stored for extended periods.

3. Respond to unplanned or emergency shutdowns.

3.1. Respond to shutdown requirement immediately.

3.2. Follow organisational safety procedures to maintain safety of personnel and plant during emergency shutdown situations.

3.3. Identify and locate cause of shutdown.

3.4. Monitor and maintain continuing plant operation in safe working mode.

3.5. Notify relevant personnel to rectify and make plant ready for restart.

4. Record and report shutdown data.

4.1. Record shutdown and corrective action processes.

4.2. Report shutdown information to relevant personnel.

Not Applicable

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:

co-ordinate planned shutdowns of a steam boiler within a pulp and paper manufacturing facility, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, and complete the following tasks after shut down:

inspect the boiler and complete routine preventative maintenance

clean the boiler internally and externally

analyse stored boiler water and chemicals

complete basic records for shutdown processes and maintenance requirements

respond to unplanned or emergency shutdowns, which can be a real time event or by scenario, and implement responses appropriate to the cause and complete a basic report on corrective action processes.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

boiler plant layout

purpose, features and operation of these types of boilers and associated fuel types and delivery systems:

fire tube

water tube

operation and application of electronic and other control systems

boiler water treatment system and reasons for treatment

purpose of, and processes for analysing stored boiler water and chemicals

key features and purpose of equipment required to shut down and store a steam boiler

types, causes and effects of, and required emergency and other responses to, unplanned boiler shutdowns:

power outage

mechanical breakdown

blockages

jamming

air supply

control system failure

methods used to:

test boiler operations and diagnose faults

clean boilers internally and externally

safely handle and store boiler house chemicals

organisational procedures:

standard operating procedures specific to boiler shutdown

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out, use of personal protective equipment and handling hazardous substances

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting shutdown processes and maintenance requirements.

The following resources must be made available:

a boiler which can be fire or water tube type

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment required for shutting down boiler operation in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility

testing equipment for boiler water and chemicals

maintenance tools and equipment and consumables for boilers

personal protective equipment suitable for maintaining and shutting down a boiler

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

template documents for recording shutdown processes and maintenance requirements

organisational workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures for boiler shutdown.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or in a productive environment that accurately reflects performance in a workplace.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow organisational safety and standard operating procedures to initiate appropriate isolations and shut down boiler and ancillary plant. 
Prepare boiler for inspection. 
Establish condition of boiler to ensure safe removal of equipment. 
Inspect boiler and complete routine preventative maintenance. 
Clean boiler internally and externally in line with environmental protection practices. 
Record and report maintenance requirements. 
Establish storage time and condition of storage. 
2.2. Store boiler in safe condition for access in line with manufacturer's specifications. 
Analyse stored boiler water and chemicals when boiler is stored for extended periods. 
Respond to shutdown requirement immediately. 
Follow organisational safety procedures to maintain safety of personnel and plant during emergency shutdown situations. 
Identify and locate cause of shutdown. 
Monitor and maintain continuing plant operation in safe working mode. 
Notify relevant personnel to rectify and make plant ready for restart. 
Record shutdown and corrective action processes. 
Report shutdown information to relevant personnel. 

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