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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse and evaluate current plant, equipment and processes
   • Compare actual process, plant and equipment performance with requirements and/or historical data/records and/or design performance
   • Identify abnormal or sub-optimal process, plant and equipment performance
   • Identify hazards associated with the plant and equipment
   • Collect and evaluate product, materials and/or process records to determine possible causes for sub-optimal performance
   • Use appropriate techniques to rank possible causes from most to least probable cause

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: · legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) · industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following: equipment start-up, operation and shutdown procedures calibration and maintenance schedules quality manuals and procedures organisation recording and reporting procedures material, production and product specifications emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Process optimisation	Process optimisation requires application of detailed operational and process knowledge to address one or more of the following: starting material quality yield maximisation throughput maximisation energy efficiency use of utilities labour utilisation overall cost efficient use of equipment reducing downtime minimisation of waste and rework improved workplace layout and work flow

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

identify and interpret information from a range of internal and external sources

use analytical techniques to identify cause of a complex problem

determine corrective actions to optimise the condition of the process, plant and equipment

plan and coordinate corrective/optimisation actions and related changes that may be required

develop written plans

complete documentation

identify and control hazards by applying the hierarchy of control as part of the optimisation process

distinguish between:

optimum and marginal performance of the plant

effective and marginal performance corrections and actions

communicate and consult with stakeholders at all levels

read and interpret technical information and relevant regulatory requirements

develop and implement continuous improvement strategies.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, including:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls

relevant technical theory of the plant area

an in depth understanding of plant and process across the entire plant area being optimised

process parameters and limits, including:

temperature

pressure

flow

pH

effects of variations in process conditions and materials

functions and principles of operation of equipment in the production process

chemistry and/or physics and/or biology/biochemistry relevant to changes to materials during processing.

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