The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.
Ability to:
1. Access workplace information ash separation requirements
2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment
3. Confirm status of equipment and that services are available
4. Conduct pre-start checks
5. Demonstrate start up procedures for preparing and operating each equipment component in the system
6. Demonstrate safe chemical preparation and handling
7. Monitor the ash separation system. This typically includes visual inspection and conducting tests to monitor characteristics such as:
moisture content of ash going out of the system
available storage capacity of ash holding area
filter performance and condition
8. Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance
9. Report and/or record corrective action as required
10. Demonstrate shift handover procedure and confirm that replacement operators are aware of equipment status and operating requirements prior to completing handover
11. Record operating information
12. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards
May include ability to:
13. Use process control systems
Knowledge of:
14. Relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities
15. Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to operation of the ash removal system and associated control measures. Hazards typically include working with airborne particulates containing silica, chemical handling and use of hot water
16. Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment
17. Methods used to render equipment safe to inspect, maintain and/or clean including lock-out, tag-out and isolation procedures
18. Properties of ash or soot and the impact on filter operation
19. Functions and operating principles of ash separation system and related equipment
20. Relationship between vacuum, filter speed and cake permeability
21. Operating requirements and parameters
22. Test methods
23. Common causes of variation and corrective action required
24. Procedures for responding to emergency situations. This includes safe shutdown procedure
25. Handover and long term shut down and storage procedures
26. Environmental issues and controls
27. Procedures for containing and managing ash spills
28. Housekeeping standards for the work area
29. Reporting and recording systems
May include knowledge of:
30. Basic operating principles of process control where relevant. This includes the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment
Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.
Co-assessment of related units
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. This may include:
SUGZPCI2A Operate a process control interface
Resources required for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Ash separation system and related equipment
Relevant codes and standards
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Communication systems and equipment
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures
Assessment requirements
For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.