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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare the fuel supply system for operation
  2. Start and monitor operation of the fuel supply system
  3. Analyse and respond to abnormal performance
  4. Handover fuel system operations
  5. Shutdown the fuel supply system

Evidence Required

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence

Ability to

Access workplace information fuel supply requirements

Select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

Confirm status of fuel supply system and related services This may include confirming availability of auxiliary fuel

Conduct prestart checks

Demonstrate set up and start up procedures in both manual and automatic modes and starting for normal operation and after emergency stops

Monitor fuel supply system operation This typically includes monitoring

fuel levels

bagasse belt height

temperature

fuel oil pressure on auxiliary system

speed

vibration

smell

noise

Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

Demonstrate procedure for test firing burners

Demonstrate procedure for removing inspecting cleaning and replacing oil burners This involves use of gono go gauges on atomising tips

Demonstrate procedure for clearing fuel blockages or chokes throughout the system

Report andor record corrective action as required

Demonstrate shift handover procedure and confirm that replacement operators are aware of equipment status and operating requirements prior to completing handover

Demonstrate procedure to take fuel supply system offline

Demonstrate emergency procedures including operation of auxiliaryemergency fuel supply system

Demonstrate fuel storage andor reclamation procedures as required in the workplace

Record operating information

Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

May include ability to

Use process control systems

Knowledge of

Relevant state OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to operation of fuel supply system and associated control measures Hazards typically include working with moving equipment working on platforms risk of bagasse forming an explosive dust and related risks of fire associated with hot work and spontaneous combustion

Hierarchy of hazard control measures

Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

Properties of bagasse and bagacillo and impact of variation on combustion

Impact of bagasse belt levels on system capacity to supply

Principles of flame management systems This includes understanding of when and how to purge boiler before relighting in a flame out situation

Purpose and operation of auxiliary fuel supply

Functions and basic operating principles of fuel supply system components and auxiliary equipment

Operating requirements and parameters

Supply system layout

The effect of fuel quality and supply on boiler operation

Relationship between viscosity and temperature for burner operation

Purpose of atomising steam andor air

Purpose of purge cycle for the burner

Relationship between fuel supply system and other processes

Methods used to render equipment safe to inspect maintain andor clean including lockout tagout and isolation procedures

Procedures for responding to emergency situations This includes emergency shutdown procedure

Handover and long term shut down and storage procedures

Fuel storage requirements

Fuel reclamation options and procedures as appropriate for the workplace and fuel type

Environmental issues and controls

Requirements to liaiseadvise related work areas

Housekeeping standards for the work area

Reporting and recording systems

May include knowledge of

Basic operating principles of process control where relevant This includes the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite units for this competency standard

Coassessment of related units

Where the operator is required to operate a boiler select the appropriate boiler operation unit

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit This may include

SUGZPCIA Operate a process control interface

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Bagasse fuel supply system and related equipment

Relevant codes and standards

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package


Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturer's specifications

Auxiliary fuel supply system is typically an oil system

Equipment components and auxiliary equipment may include fuel supply storage, conveyor systems, fines separation

This unit applies to both continuous and short term operation and requires demonstration of start up and shut down procedures after a prolonged break

Services may include instrumentation and mill air and power

Reclamation procedures refer to reclamation of bagasse stockpiles

Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems

Confirming equipment status involves conducting relevant pre-start checks, confirming that housekeeping standards are met, all safety guards are in place and equipment is operational

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Information systems may be print or screen based