Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FWPCOT3231 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate steam boiler

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT3231 - Operate steam boiler
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to start up, operate and store a steam-generating boiler. The unit applies to steam boiler operators in a timber processing plant setting and includes shutting down and cleaning equipment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

steam-generating boilers, including liquid or vapour restricted to water or steam

fuel and fuel supply system

boiler house chemicals and labels

personal protective equipment suitable for operating steam boilers

manufacturers’ instructions for use and maintenance of equipment

operational order with specific instructions for required steam generation levels and quantities and operating times

template documents:

operating logs

fuel efficiency records

records of equipment faults and maintenance requirements

organisational procedures for operating steam boilers.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for operation
  • Review operational order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Identify and set quantity of steam to be generated for allocated process.
  • Plan steam generation in line with work order.
       
Element: Operate and monitor boiler
  • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • Complete pre-operational safety and pre start-up checks to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • Start boiler and bring safely on line; communicate recent performance to appropriate personnel.
  • Assess continued operation of boiler against pre-operational checks, maintenance requirements and operating conditions.
  • Monitor boiler operation, diagnose status and adjust to maintain safe and efficient operation.
  • Store and record boiler house chemicals, in line with safety procedures and environmental protection practices.
  • Follow emergency shutdown procedures in cases of fire.
  • Complete operating log, record fuel efficiency and report to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Shut down and store boiler
  • Follow organisational safety procedures to shut down equipment.
  • Prepare boiler for inspection process; remove valves and fittings in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • Clean boiler externally and internally if appropriate in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Select storage mode and store boiler in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • Record and report and equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for operation

1.1 Review operational order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Identify and set quantity of steam to be generated for allocated process.

1.4 Plan steam generation in line with work order.

2. Operate and monitor boiler

2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.

2.2 Complete pre-operational safety and pre start-up checks to ensure operational effectiveness.

2.3 Start boiler and bring safely on line; communicate recent performance to appropriate personnel.

2.4 Assess continued operation of boiler against pre-operational checks, maintenance requirements and operating conditions.

2.5 Monitor boiler operation, diagnose status and adjust to maintain safe and efficient operation.

2.6 Store and record boiler house chemicals, in line with safety procedures and environmental protection practices.

2.7 Follow emergency shutdown procedures in cases of fire.

2.8 Complete operating log, record fuel efficiency and report to appropriate personnel.

3. Shut down and store boiler

3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to shut down equipment.

3.2 Prepare boiler for inspection process; remove valves and fittings in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.3 Clean boiler externally and internally if appropriate in line with environmental protection practices.

3.4 Select storage mode and store boiler in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.5 Record and report and equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to operating a steam boiler

start, operate, monitor and shut down a steam boiler in line with statutory requirements and standard operating procedures

prepare boiler for annual inspection

complete operating and maintenance logs

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

environmental protection practices for boiler operations:

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of hazardous substances

characteristics and dangers of steam

purpose, features and operation of :

steam-generating boilers, including liquid or vapour restricted to water or steam

fuel and fuel supply system

processes for boiler startup, shutdown, cleaning and storage

range of data used to evaluate boiler performance:

steam levels

pressure levels

energy generation levels

heat build-up

system overload information

test outcomes for water quality and chemicals

past performance records

methods used to:

remove valves and fittings

clean boilers internally and externally

safely handle and store boiler house chemicals

organisational procedures specific to operating steam boilers:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting operating logs, fuel efficiency records, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for operation

1.1 Review operational order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Identify and set quantity of steam to be generated for allocated process.

1.4 Plan steam generation in line with work order.

2. Operate and monitor boiler

2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.

2.2 Complete pre-operational safety and pre start-up checks to ensure operational effectiveness.

2.3 Start boiler and bring safely on line; communicate recent performance to appropriate personnel.

2.4 Assess continued operation of boiler against pre-operational checks, maintenance requirements and operating conditions.

2.5 Monitor boiler operation, diagnose status and adjust to maintain safe and efficient operation.

2.6 Store and record boiler house chemicals, in line with safety procedures and environmental protection practices.

2.7 Follow emergency shutdown procedures in cases of fire.

2.8 Complete operating log, record fuel efficiency and report to appropriate personnel.

3. Shut down and store boiler

3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to shut down equipment.

3.2 Prepare boiler for inspection process; remove valves and fittings in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.3 Clean boiler externally and internally if appropriate in line with environmental protection practices.

3.4 Select storage mode and store boiler in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.5 Record and report and equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review operational order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 
Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Identify and set quantity of steam to be generated for allocated process. 
Plan steam generation in line with work order. 
Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 
Complete pre-operational safety and pre start-up checks to ensure operational effectiveness. 
Start boiler and bring safely on line; communicate recent performance to appropriate personnel. 
Assess continued operation of boiler against pre-operational checks, maintenance requirements and operating conditions. 
Monitor boiler operation, diagnose status and adjust to maintain safe and efficient operation. 
Store and record boiler house chemicals, in line with safety procedures and environmental protection practices. 
Follow emergency shutdown procedures in cases of fire. 
Complete operating log, record fuel efficiency and report to appropriate personnel. 
Follow organisational safety procedures to shut down equipment. 
Prepare boiler for inspection process; remove valves and fittings in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Clean boiler externally and internally if appropriate in line with environmental protection practices. 
Select storage mode and store boiler in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Record and report and equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPCOT3231 - Operate steam boiler
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