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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for drying activities
   • Access, interpret and apply drying activities documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
   • Select drying method appropriate for work activities
   • Select appropriate auxiliary equipment for work activities
   • Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
   • Use approved dust suppression and extraction methods
   • Ensure area is well ventilated before entry
2. Start-up equipment in sequence
   • Carry out start-up procedures and complete start-up checks
   • Confirm plant is operational
3. Operate and monitor equipment
   • Monitor the drying process
   • Take and interpret data from equipment indicator readings to determine drying efficiency
   • Continuously inspect operations/plant and catchment areas/sumps to identify drying process defects and potential problems
   • Adjust equipment to approved operating parameters to optimise and maintain efficient drying and to meet product quality targets
   • Take samples and conduct tests at all stages of process
   • Add reagents to approved operating parameters
   • Carry out minor maintenance to maintain condition of equipment
   • Complete all required documentation
   • Complete shift handover
4. Shutdown in sequence and/or isolate equipment
   • Shutdown or isolate equipment based on process and safety requirements
   • Perform post shutdown or isolation checks
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
   • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • 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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective conducting of drying activities including:

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

handling dangerous materials

reading and interpreting instrumentation

operating lift equipment (manual, cranes and loads)

diagnosing faults and performing troubleshooting

works with others to undertake and complete the conduct of drying activities 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 requirements

passing on end of shift information

reviewing plant performance with oncoming shift

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

completing equipment start-up in sequence

correctly operating and monitoring equipment including:

starting up drying plant,

monitoring drying process,

taking and interpreting data from equipment indicator readings to determine drying efficiency

inspecting operations/plant and catchment areas/sumps to identify drying process defects and potential problems

adjusting equipment to approved operating parameters to optimise and maintain efficient drying and to meet product quality targets

taking samples and conducting tests

adding reagents to approved operating parameters

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting drying activities through:

diagnosing faults

interpreting e-reports

maintaining records

monitoring operations

reporting defects

applying troubleshooting

identifying contaminants

applying drying process (basic)

applying environmental procedures

maintaining equipment limitations and operating parameters

complying with equipment safety requirements

interpreting metallurgical and technical data (basic)

complying with operational procedures and checks

identifying and applying pumping system and flow charts (pipeline and sprinkler systems)

identifying reagent types

using sampling

identifying types of ores (basic)

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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