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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for flotation process
   • Access, interpret and apply flotation process documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Coordinate and communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
   • Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Start-up equipment in sequence
   • Carry out start-up procedures and completes start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements
   • Confirm plant is operational
3. 3. Operate and monitor flotation equipment
   • Read and interpret data from equipment indicators
   • Continuously inspect and monitor plant and identify flotation process defects and potential problems
   • Assess mineral content of ore according to flotation parameters
   • Make appropriate adjustments to flotation process
   • Adjust equipment to prescribed operating parameters
   • Control feed to flotation equipment
   • Add reagents according to operating parameters
   • Carry out operator level maintenance
   • Complete all required documentation concisely and on time
   • Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift
4. Shut down in sequence and/or isolate equipment
   • Shut down and/or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements
   • Perform post shut down and/or isolation checks
   • Restore plant to service
5. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
   • Process records
6. Plan and prepare for flotation process
   • Access, interpret and apply flotation process documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Coordinate and communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
   • Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
7. Start-up equipment in sequence
   • Carry out start-up procedures and completes start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements
   • Confirm plant is operational
8. Operate and monitor flotation equipment
   • Read and interpret data from equipment indicators
   • Continuously inspect and monitor plant and identify flotation process defects and potential problems
   • Assess mineral content of ore according to flotation parameters
   • Make appropriate adjustments to flotation process
   • Adjust equipment to prescribed operating parameters
   • Control feed to flotation equipment
   • Add reagents according to operating parameters
   • Carry out operator level maintenance
   • Complete all required documentation concisely and on time
   • Pass on end of shift information to oncoming shift
9. Shut down in sequence and/or isolate equipment
   • Shut down and/or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements
   • Perform post shut down and/or isolation checks
   • Restore plant to service
10. Conduct housekeeping activities
    • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
    • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
    • Process records

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the flotation process including:

conducting start up, shut down and/or isolation of equipment in sequence

operating and monitoring equipment

carrying out minor maintenance

conducting housekeeping activities

diagnosing faults, reporting defects and identifying repair requirements

applying lifting techniques (manual, automated)

accurate record maintenance

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the flotation process in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

demonstrates completion of flotation processes that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

reading and interpreting data from equipment indicators

continuously inspecting and monitoring plant and identifying flotation process defects and potential problems

assessing mineral content of ore according to flotation parameters

making appropriate adjustments to flotation process

adjusting equipment to prescribed operating parameters

controlling feed to flotation equipment

adding reagents according to operating parameters

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting flotation process through:

accessing, interpreting and applying organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

WHS, site safety and emergencies

environmental issues

equipment safety requirements

hazardous substance procedures and consequences of spills

operational procedures and checks

equipment break-downs

equipment isolation

contaminant identification and treatment

reading and interpreting reports

monitoring equipment and operating parameters

monitoring flotation plant

interpreting metallurgical and technical data

identifying reagent types

identifying types of ores and grades

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