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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

relevant Australian design standards

workers' compensation legislation and regulation

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:

all work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

good operating practice as may be defined by industry codes of practice (e.g. Responsible Care)

Modification/design requirements

Modification/design requirements include consideration of the following factors:

production requirements

facility requirements

HSE requirements

sustainability requirements

other factors relevant to the job/work environment

Design concepts

Design concepts include at a minimum:

process

material

quantity

cost

outcome

Design limitations

Design limitations will be determined through consideration of:

codes

regulations

technical documentation

other factors relevant to the job/work environment.

Design

The design is to be for the modification of process plant/equipment.

Design must include:

design research and consultation with internal or external specialists

assessment and evaluation of design concepts

design implementation and testing of modifications


Performance Evidence

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

interpret design requirements

evaluate design options against modification/design requirements

assess and evaluate design concepts

implement and test modifications

apply technical skills, including performing technical calculations

conduct tests and prepare drawings/documentation

communicate effectively within the workplace, including liaising with other departments and consultation with internal or external specialists

establish or interpret procedures, where required

determine report requirements and present information in appropriate formats.