This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

hazard analysis

completing plant records

communication

problem solving

Required knowledge

Competence to include the ability to apply and explain

HAZOP or similar study process and the interpretation of findings

results and impact of a HAZAN or similar study

the process of hazard identification risk assessment and control

hierarchy of control

sources of hazard information such as Material Safety Data Sheets

principles of operation of equipment

interpretation of design drawings schematics and manuals

physics and chemistry relevant to the plant and the materials processed or produced

process parameters and limits eg temperature pressure flow pH

duty of care obligations

expected problems faults and their resolution

possible alarms and actions

any known or expected plant process idiosyncrasies

all items on a schematic of the plant and the function of each

correct methods of starting stopping operating and controlling process

corrective action appropriate to the problem cause

function and troubleshooting of major components and their problems

types and causes of problems to be expected

principles of operation of instrumentation

principles of basic control systems

distinguish between the following problem sources and their avoidance

chemical

instrument

equipment electricalmechanical

maintenance

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment of this unit should include demonstrated competence on actual plant and equipment in a work environment The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency

Simulation may be required to allow for assessment of parts of this unit It is possible that a simulation will be required to ensure that the technician is competent before taking a significant role in a commissioning activity Commissioning is an infrequent and often frenetic activity and so it may not be practical or equitable to wait for an actual commissioning to occur to use this as the basis for assessment Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include walkthroughs of the relevant competency components Simulations may also include the use of case studies scenarios and role plays

This unit of competency requires a significant body of knowledge which will be assessed through questioning and the use of whatif scenarios both on the plant during demonstration of normal operations and walkthroughs of abnormal operations and off the plant

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

Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action The emphasis should be on the ability to stay out of trouble rather than on recovery from a disaster

Consistent performance should be demonstrated In particular look to see that

potential problems are recognised

the range of possible causes can be identified and analysed and the most likely cause determined

appropriate action is taken to ensure commissioning stays on schedule

obvious problems in related plant areas are recognised and an appropriate contribution made to their solution

These aspects may be best assessed using a range of scenarioscase studieswhatifs as the stimulus with a walkthrough forming part of the response These assessment activities should include a range of problems including new unusual and improbable situations which may have been generated from the past incident history of the plant incidents on similar plants around the world hazard analysis activities and similar sources

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations A bank of scenarioscase studieswhatifs will be required as will a bank of questions which will be used to probe the reasoning behind the observable actions

Method of assessment

In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units

In a major hazard facility it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant OHS units

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Appropriate authorities

Codes of practice/ standards

Plant

Commissioning

Commissioning/re-commissioning activities

Documentation

Health, safety and environment (HSE)

Plant/pipeline systems

Pre-commissioning

Procedures

Recommissioning

Tools, materials and equipment