Required skills include

Ability to

access workplace information fuel supply requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

confirm status of fuel supply system and related services including confirming availability of auxiliary fuel

conduct prestart checks

demonstrate set up and start up procedures in both manual and automatic modes and starting for normal operation and after emergency stops

monitor fuel supply system operation including monitoring

fuel levels

temperature

coal system may include shake times blow pressure and fuel moisture levels

ash systems

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

demonstrate procedure for test firing burners

demonstrate procedure for clearing fuel blockages or chokes throughout the system

report andor record corrective action as required

demonstrate shift handover procedure and confirm that replacement operators are aware of equipment status and operating requirements prior to completing handover

demonstrate procedure to take fuel supply system offline

demonstrate emergency procedures including operation of auxiliaryemergency fuel supply system

record operating information

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

relevant state OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to operation of fuel supply system and associated control measures

hierarchy of hazard control measures

purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

principles of flame management systems including understanding of when and how to purge boiler before relighting in a flameout situation

the amount of caustic addition for each tonne of coal burnt

purpose and operation of auxiliary fuel supply

functions and basic operating principles of fuel supply system components and auxiliary equipment

operating requirements and parameters

supply system layout

the effect of fuel quality and supply on boiler operation

relationship between fuel supply system and other processes

methods used to render equipment safe to inspect maintain andor clean including lockout tagout and isolation procedures

procedures for responding to emergency situations including emergency shutdown procedure

handover and long term shutdown and storage procedures

fuel storage requirements

fuel reclamation options and procedures as appropriate for the workplace and fuel type

environmental issues and controls

requirements to liaiseadvise related work areas

housekeeping standards for the work area

reporting and recording systems

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

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

Evidence of ability to

Confirm status of fuel supply system and related services

Demonstrate set up and start up procedures

Monitor fuel supply system operation

Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

Demonstrate procedure for test firing burners

Demonstrate procedure for removing inspecting cleaning and replacing oil burners

Demonstrate procedure for clearing fuel blockages or chokes throughout the system

Report andor record corrective action as required

Demonstrate shift handover procedure

Demonstrate procedure to take fuel supply system offline

Demonstrate emergency procedures including operation of auxiliaryemergency fuel supply system

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Coal fuel supply 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

Method of assessment

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit This may include

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

Codes of practice

Workplace information

Supply system equipment

Equipment operation and monitoring

Equipment status

Hazards

Teamwork

Information systems