Required skills include

Ability to

access workplace information on cooling water requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

confirm status of equipment that it is clean and ready for operation and services are available

prepare and handle chemicals safely including following correct preparation handling and storage procedures and use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment

conduct prestart checks including checking

raw water supply

tower condition and cleanliness

spray and pond condition

all safety guards and covers are in place and operational

mechanical integrity of pumps drives and fans

drains are closed

chemicals are available

liaise with other work areas to advise of users of cooling system status

demonstrate set up and start up procedures in both manual and automatic modes

monitor cooling water system operation including visual inspections and conducting tests to monitor characteristics such as

chemical addition rates and residuals

water quality

blowdown rate

temperatures

water distribution

signs of fouling and corrosion

equipment condition including fans sprays and pumps

water level and makeup flow

take corrective action in response to outofspecification results

report andor record corrective action as required

demonstrate procedure to clean and shut down cooling water system

demonstrate use of emergency cooling water supply system

maintain workplace records including cleaning records and chemical usage

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge include

Knowledge of

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

purpose and basic principles of evaporative cooling and water treatment in order to prevent corrosion and microbiological fouling

cooling water system layout

the effect of makeup water quality on blow down rates and fouling rates

the impact of variables including cooling water failure and high water temperature and plant operation

purpose of chemicals used

consequences of system fouling and typical causes

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

hierarchy of hazard control measures

purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

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

water quality test procedures

typical causes of water contamination and corrective action required

equipment purpose and basic operating principles of cooling water system and related equipment including pumps valves tower and fans and dosing system

operating requirements and parameters

cleaning methods and procedures

procedures for operating the emergency cooling water system

environmental issues and controls including those relating to chemical andor container disposal and any overflow of the system to waters of the state

requirements to liaiseadvise related work areas

housekeeping standards for the work area

reporting and recording systems including both statutory and workplace requirements

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 equipment

demonstrate set up and start up procedures

monitor cooling water system operation

undertake visual inspections and conduct tests to monitor cooling water system operation

clean and shut down cooling water system

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Cooling water system and related equipment

Chemicals

Relevant codes and standard 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

Hazards

Equipment

Equipment operation and monitoring

Tests

Teamwork

Information systems