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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for reagents handling
   • Access, interpret and apply reagents handling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
   • 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
   • Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
   • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
   • Perform equipment pre-start checks
   • Select appropriate reagents
   • Use approved fume suppression and extraction methods
2. Start-up equipment in sequence
   • Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements
   • Confirm plant is operational
3. Mix reagents
   • Safely mix reagents to required parameters
   • Continuously inspect plant and identify defects and potential problems
4. Add reagents
   • Add reagent according to specified dosage and recommended location
   • Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time
5. Transfer and store reagents
   • Transfer reagents
   • Store reagents in approved storage facility
   • Confirm sufficient quantities of reagents are maintained
6. Shutdown in sequence and/or isolate equipment
   • Shutdown or isolate equipment in sequence
   • Perform post shutdown or isolation checks
   • Communicate end of shift information verbally or in writing to oncoming shift
7. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clean and check tools and equipment
   • Maintain and store tools and equipment
8. Plan and prepare for reagents handling
   • Access, interpret and apply reagents handling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
   • 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
   • Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
   • Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment for work activities
   • Perform equipment pre-start checks
   • Select appropriate reagents
   • Use approved fume suppression and extraction methods
9. Start-up equipment in sequence
   • Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks according to plant configurations and system requirements
   • Confirm plant is operational
10. Mix reagents
    • Safely mix reagents to required parameters
    • Continuously inspect plant and identify defects and potential problems
11. Add reagents
    • Add reagent according to specified dosage and recommended location
    • Complete all required written documentation clearly, concisely and on time
12. Transfer and store reagents
    • Transfer reagents
    • Store reagents in approved storage facility
    • Confirm sufficient quantities of reagents are maintained
13. Shutdown in sequence and/or isolate equipment
    • Shutdown or isolate equipment in sequence
    • Perform post shutdown or isolation checks
    • Communicate end of shift information verbally or in writing to oncoming shift
14. Conduct housekeeping activities
    • Clean and check tools and equipment
    • Maintain and store tools and equipment

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 requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective handling of reagents activities including:

performing pre-start checks

diagnosing faults, identifying and addressing hazards

selecting and using lifting equipment (manual, cranes and loads)

using and selecting appropriate tools and equipment

identify and select safe work practices

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the handling of reagents 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

communicating to confirm work/plans/specifications

passing on end of shift information

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

performing correct sequencing for starting up equipment

correctly operating and monitoring equipment including:

inspecting operations/plant

selecting, mix and add reagents to required parameters and specified dosage

transferring and storing reagents

inspecting plant and identify defects and potential problems

performing shutdown and isolation checks in sequence

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in Handle reagents activities through:

identifying and managing risks and hazards

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues setting up work activity

complying with isolation and breakdown procedures and responsibilities

complying with work health and safety practices

complying with emergency procedures

maintaining equipment safety requirements

applying waste procedures

carrying out work according to reagents handling principles and systems

complying with WHS procedures

using operational procedures and checks

applying site safety requirements

applying hazardous goods and consequences of spills procedures

complying with site procedures

applying site safety requirements

selecting and checking for faults, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

monitoring operations

reporting defects

applying safe work practices

identifying contaminant

identifying and complying with equipment limitations and maintaining operating parameters

complying with equipment safety requirements

identifying repair requirements

applying isolation procedures

interpreting and applying metallurgical and technical data (basic)

applying operational procedures and checks

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