Required skills

Ability to

access workplace information to identify pumping requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

confirm supply of materials to be pumped and necessary services

conduct prestart checks such as inspecting pump flanges gaskets and seals to identify any signs of wear checking related valve assemblies to identify any signs of leaks cancelling isolation or lockouts as required where pumps have variable settings this involves selecting appropriate settings and confirming that related pipework is correctly configured for pumping requirements

monitor and adjust pump operation as required such as identifying variation in amperage and adjusting pump speedsflow rates to meet pumping requirements

monitor supply and flow of materials to and from the pump

follow isolation and lock outtag out procedures as required to take pumps and related equipment offline in preparation for cleaning andor maintenance within level of responsibility preparation of equipment may include flushing or pigging related lines and pipework and removal of faceplate

respond to andor report pump equipment failure within level of responsibility

locate stop and reset functions on pumps

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

operate pumps using process control systems according to enterprise procedures

conduct routine pump maintenance according to enterprise procedures

clean pumps and related equipment according to enterprise procedures

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

basic operating principles of pumps and related equipment including main pump components status and purpose of guards pump system configuration including valves taps and pipework

the effect of pumping system design on operating performance including flow resistance pressure and head

operating capacities of pumps used in the work area including different pump types as required to perform pumping operations where relevant

effect of raw material characteristics on pump performance including variables such as soluble solids temperature and viscosity

effect of pump operating parameters on productmaterials pumped

corrective action required where pump operation is outside specified operating parameters

typical equipment faults and related causes including signs and symptoms of faulty equipment and early warning signs of potential problems

services required

isolation lock out and tag out procedures and responsibilities

operational health and safety OHS hazards and controls

procedures and responsibility for reporting problems

environmental issues and controls including action required in the event of significant leaks or spills

basic operating principles of process control where relevant including the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment

routine pump maintenance requirements and procedureswhere relevant

cleaning procedureswhere relevant

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to

conduct prestart checks on pumps

start operate monitor and adjust pumps to achieve required quality outcomes

take corrective action in response to typical faults and inconsistencies

complete workplace records as required

apply safe work practices and identify OHS hazards and controls

safely shut down equipment

apply food safety procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

personal protective clothing and equipment

work procedures including advice on safe work practices food safety quality and environmental requirements

information on equipment capacity and operating parameters

pumps related equipment and services

materials to be pumped

routine preventative maintenance schedule as required

cleaning procedures materials and equipment as required

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role Examples could be

FDFOPA Clean and sanitise equipment FDFOPA Operate a bulk liquid transfer process

FDFOP2004A Clean and sanitise equipment FDFOP2008A Operate a bulk liquid transfer process

FDFOPA Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOP2011A Conduct routine maintenance

FDFOPA Operate a process control interface

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Workplace information

Pumps

Related equipment

Pump operation