RIIPSM308D - Monitor and maintain furnace gas efficiency
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RIIPSM308D Monitor and maintain furnace gas efficiency
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to monitor and maintain furnace gas efficiency in Metalliferous mining.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
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Evidence Required
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1. Prepare and prepare for monitoring and maintaining furnace gas efficiency
1.1 Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Receive, interpret and clarify verbal and written shift changeover details
1.3 Establish and maintain communication with other personnel
1.4 Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity
1.5 Select appropriate auxiliary equipment
1.6 Carry out equipment pre-start checks
1.7 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
1.8 Follow emergency procedures
1.9 Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
1.10 Ensure adequate ventilation to work area before commencing the work activity
2. Maintain efficient operation of furnace gas plant and systems
2.1 Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
2.2 Carry out monitoring and control on Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
2.3 Operate and maintain air operated breathing equipment for furnace off-line entry
3. Control furnace gas emissions
3.1 Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
3.2 Monitor and operate accretion build-up removal equipment
3.3 Monitor and maintain furnace feed chutes and ensure they are free of blockages,
3.4 Collect samples of molten metal to confirm molten metal quantity and condition of molten metal bath
4. Maintain efficient operation of furnace air injection equipment
4.1 Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
4.2 Monitor furnace conditions and operations to identify the correct, efficient operation of the furnace air injection equipment, and report to appropriate personnel
4.3 Identify variances to furnace and air injection equipment operation, record and repair where possible
4.4 Clean furnace air injection equipment/device without causing damage
4.5 Check and record furnace air injection equipment/device position, and recalibrate where outside operating parameters
5. Ensure supply of additives
5.1 Monitor and maintain condition of furnace feed materials
5.2 Monitor furnace additives supply and report to appropriate personnel
6. Maintain plant and equipment efficiency
6.1 Clean plant to maintain condition of all equipment
6.2 Interpret and respond to plant alarms, take corrective actions and notify appropriate personnel
6.3 Check and adjust plant condition
6.4 Install and control stand-by furnace burner equipment
6.5 Inspect air, gas, diesel and combustion supply equipment, report and rectify faults, damaged or inoperable equipment to appropriate personnel
6.6 Carry out minor plant maintenance and lubrication
6.7 Provide support for maintenance personnel
7. Shutdown plant and equipment
7.1 Shutdown or isolate plant/equipment
7.2 Perform post shutdown or isolation checks
7.3 Pass on shift changeover details to oncoming shift
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the monitoring and maintenance of furnace gas efficiency that meets all of the required outcomes including:
complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and coordinate work activities
demonstrates completion of the monitoring and maintenance of furnace gas efficiency that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
completing plant and equipment pre-start and start-up activities
operating, monitoring and maintaining equipment
inspecting equipment
monitoring and maintenance of feed chutes
performing post shut down and isolation checks
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in monitoring and maintaining furnace gas efficiency through:
applying combustion principles
identifying importance of flame patterns/flame impingement
applying methods of resolving combustion/gas problems
applying principles of furnace operation/ furnace components
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector
AQF** Level
Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction
1
1 Year
2
2 Years
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)
3-6
3 Years
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction
3-6
5 Years
Other sectors
Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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1. Prepare and prepare for monitoring and maintaining furnace gas efficiency
1.1 Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Receive, interpret and clarify verbal and written shift changeover details
1.3 Establish and maintain communication with other personnel
1.4 Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity
1.5 Select appropriate auxiliary equipment
1.6 Carry out equipment pre-start checks
1.7 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
1.8 Follow emergency procedures
1.9 Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
1.10 Ensure adequate ventilation to work area before commencing the work activity
2. Maintain efficient operation of furnace gas plant and systems
2.1 Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
2.2 Carry out monitoring and control on Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
2.3 Operate and maintain air operated breathing equipment for furnace off-line entry
3. Control furnace gas emissions
3.1 Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
3.2 Monitor and operate accretion build-up removal equipment
3.3 Monitor and maintain furnace feed chutes and ensure they are free of blockages,
3.4 Collect samples of molten metal to confirm molten metal quantity and condition of molten metal bath
4. Maintain efficient operation of furnace air injection equipment
4.1 Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
4.2 Monitor furnace conditions and operations to identify the correct, efficient operation of the furnace air injection equipment, and report to appropriate personnel
4.3 Identify variances to furnace and air injection equipment operation, record and repair where possible
4.4 Clean furnace air injection equipment/device without causing damage
4.5 Check and record furnace air injection equipment/device position, and recalibrate where outside operating parameters
5. Ensure supply of additives
5.1 Monitor and maintain condition of furnace feed materials
5.2 Monitor furnace additives supply and report to appropriate personnel
6. Maintain plant and equipment efficiency
6.1 Clean plant to maintain condition of all equipment
6.2 Interpret and respond to plant alarms, take corrective actions and notify appropriate personnel
6.3 Check and adjust plant condition
6.4 Install and control stand-by furnace burner equipment
6.5 Inspect air, gas, diesel and combustion supply equipment, report and rectify faults, damaged or inoperable equipment to appropriate personnel
6.6 Carry out minor plant maintenance and lubrication
6.7 Provide support for maintenance personnel
7. Shutdown plant and equipment
7.1 Shutdown or isolate plant/equipment
7.2 Perform post shutdown or isolation checks
7.3 Pass on shift changeover details to oncoming shift
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the monitoring and maintenance of furnace gas efficiency that meets all of the required outcomes including:
complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and coordinate work activities
demonstrates completion of the monitoring and maintenance of furnace gas efficiency that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
completing plant and equipment pre-start and start-up activities
operating, monitoring and maintaining equipment
inspecting equipment
monitoring and maintenance of feed chutes
performing post shut down and isolation checks
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in monitoring and maintaining furnace gas efficiency through:
applying combustion principles
identifying importance of flame patterns/flame impingement
applying methods of resolving combustion/gas problems
applying principles of furnace operation/ furnace components
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector
AQF** Level
Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction
1
1 Year
2
2 Years
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)
3-6
3 Years
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction
3-6
5 Years
Other sectors
Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
Receive, interpret and clarify verbal and written shift changeover details
Establish and maintain communication with other personnel
Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity
Select appropriate auxiliary equipment
Carry out equipment pre-start checks
Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
Follow emergency procedures
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
Ensure adequate ventilation to work area before commencing the work activity
Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
Carry out monitoring and control on Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Operate and maintain air operated breathing equipment for furnace off-line entry
Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
Monitor and operate accretion build-up removal equipment
Monitor and maintain furnace feed chutes and ensure they are free of blockages,
Collect samples of molten metal to confirm molten metal quantity and condition of molten metal bath
Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
Monitor furnace conditions and operations to identify the correct, efficient operation of the furnace air injection equipment, and report to appropriate personnel
Identify variances to furnace and air injection equipment operation, record and repair where possible
Clean furnace air injection equipment/device without causing damage
Check and record furnace air injection equipment/device position, and recalibrate where outside operating parameters
Monitor and maintain condition of furnace feed materials
Monitor furnace additives supply and report to appropriate personnel
Clean plant to maintain condition of all equipment
Interpret and respond to plant alarms, take corrective actions and notify appropriate personnel
Check and adjust plant condition
Install and control stand-by furnace burner equipment
Inspect air, gas, diesel and combustion supply equipment, report and rectify faults, damaged or inoperable equipment to appropriate personnel
Carry out minor plant maintenance and lubrication
Provide support for maintenance personnel
Shutdown or isolate plant/equipment
Perform post shutdown or isolation checks
Pass on shift changeover details to oncoming shift
Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
Receive, interpret and clarify verbal and written shift changeover details
Establish and maintain communication with other personnel
Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity
Select appropriate auxiliary equipment
Carry out equipment pre-start checks
Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
Follow emergency procedures
Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
Ensure adequate ventilation to work area before commencing the work activity
Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
Carry out monitoring and control on Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Operate and maintain air operated breathing equipment for furnace off-line entry
Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
Monitor and operate accretion build-up removal equipment
Monitor and maintain furnace feed chutes and ensure they are free of blockages,
Collect samples of molten metal to confirm molten metal quantity and condition of molten metal bath
Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
Monitor furnace conditions and operations to identify the correct, efficient operation of the furnace air injection equipment, and report to appropriate personnel
Identify variances to furnace and air injection equipment operation, record and repair where possible
Clean furnace air injection equipment/device without causing damage
Check and record furnace air injection equipment/device position, and recalibrate where outside operating parameters
Monitor and maintain condition of furnace feed materials
Monitor furnace additives supply and report to appropriate personnel
Clean plant to maintain condition of all equipment
Interpret and respond to plant alarms, take corrective actions and notify appropriate personnel
Check and adjust plant condition
Install and control stand-by furnace burner equipment
Inspect air, gas, diesel and combustion supply equipment, report and rectify faults, damaged or inoperable equipment to appropriate personnel
Carry out minor plant maintenance and lubrication
Provide support for maintenance personnel
Shutdown or isolate plant/equipment
Perform post shutdown or isolation checks
Pass on shift changeover details to oncoming shift
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