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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Shut down, inspect and maintain boiler.
  2. Store boiler in shutdown mode.
  3. Respond to unplanned or emergency shutdowns.
  4. Record and report shutdown data.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:

co-ordinate planned shutdowns of a steam boiler within a pulp and paper manufacturing facility, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, and complete the following tasks after shut down:

inspect the boiler and complete routine preventative maintenance

clean the boiler internally and externally

analyse stored boiler water and chemicals

complete basic records for shutdown processes and maintenance requirements

respond to unplanned or emergency shutdowns, which can be a real time event or by scenario, and implement responses appropriate to the cause and complete a basic report on corrective action processes.


Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

boiler plant layout

purpose, features and operation of these types of boilers and associated fuel types and delivery systems:

fire tube

water tube

operation and application of electronic and other control systems

boiler water treatment system and reasons for treatment

purpose of, and processes for analysing stored boiler water and chemicals

key features and purpose of equipment required to shut down and store a steam boiler

types, causes and effects of, and required emergency and other responses to, unplanned boiler shutdowns:

power outage

mechanical breakdown

blockages

jamming

air supply

control system failure

methods used to:

test boiler operations and diagnose faults

clean boilers internally and externally

safely handle and store boiler house chemicals

organisational procedures:

standard operating procedures specific to boiler shutdown

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out, use of personal protective equipment and handling hazardous substances

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting shutdown processes and maintenance requirements.