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

MARC023 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and maintain a boiler

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MARC023 - Operate and maintain a boiler
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and perform basic maintenance on a boiler according to relevant workplace practices and codes of practice. It includes operating a boiler, monitoring performance and maintaining its operational condition during use.This unit applies to engine workers working in the maritime industry as a Marine Engine Driver Steam.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) assessor requirements.

Assessment must satisfy the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVR)/Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) standards.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or where these are not available, in simulated workplace operational situations or an industry-approved marine operations site that replicates workplace conditions where operating and maintaining a boiler can be conducted.

Resources for assessment include access to:

relevant documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry to operate and maintain a boiler

Performance should be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field C – Equipment Operations
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: Select and use personal protective equipment
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected for use according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures
  • Functions that require use of personal PPE are selected to enable function to be risk assessed
       
Element: Carry out pre-operational safety checks
  • Boiler components are identified and operated according to organisational operating procedures
  • Boiler pre-operational safety checks are conducted according to statutory requirements and standard operating procedures
  • Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Maintain health and safety standards in work area
  • Hazards and potential hazards in work area are identified according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures
  • Hazards are reported according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures
  • Prevention/control measures are selected according to organisational practice
  • Boiler chemicals are stored and handled according to statutory requirements, manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures
       
Element: Operate and monitor boiler
  • Boiler is started and brought online safely, according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational safety management systems (SMS)
  • Operating status of boiler is monitored according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational SMS
  • Boiler water quality tests are conducted according to workplace procedures and organisational SMS
  • Boiler water is adjusted as a result of tests, to meet manufacturer recommendations and workplace criteria
  • Operating log is maintained clearly and accurately, according to statutory requirements
       
Element: Shut down boiler
  • Boiler is shut down according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational SMS
  • Documentation is maintained according to workplace and organisational requirements
       
Element: Carry out routine maintenance on boiler
  • Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace requirements
  • Boiler is cleaned internally and externally according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures
  • Boiler valves and fittings are removed for maintenance according to statutory requirements and organisational SMS
  • Precautions for entry into confined spaces are observed according to and organisational SMS
       


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.

1

Select and use personal protective equipment

1.1

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected for use according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures

1.2

Functions that require use of personal PPE are selected to enable function to be risk assessed

2

Carry out pre-operational safety checks

2.1

Boiler components are identified and operated according to organisational operating procedures

2.2

Boiler pre-operational safety checks are conducted according to statutory requirements and standard operating procedures

2.3

Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace procedures

3

Maintain health and safety standards in work area

3.1

Hazards and potential hazards in work area are identified according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures

3.2

Hazards are reported according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

Prevention/control measures are selected according to organisational practice

3.4

Boiler chemicals are stored and handled according to statutory requirements, manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures

4

Operate and monitor boiler

4.1

Boiler is started and brought online safely, according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational safety management systems (SMS)

4.2

Operating status of boiler is monitored according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational SMS

4.3

Boiler water quality tests are conducted according to workplace procedures and organisational SMS

4.4

Boiler water is adjusted as a result of tests, to meet manufacturer recommendations and workplace criteria

4.5

Operating log is maintained clearly and accurately, according to statutory requirements

5

Shut down boiler

5.1

Boiler is shut down according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational SMS

5.2

Documentation is maintained according to workplace and organisational requirements

6

Carry out routine maintenance on boiler

6.1

Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace requirements

6.2

Boiler is cleaned internally and externally according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures

6.3

Boiler valves and fittings are removed for maintenance according to statutory requirements and organisational SMS

6.4

Precautions for entry into confined spaces are observed according to and organisational SMS

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant health and safety/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements and work practices

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when operating and monitoring boiler

communicating effectively with others when operating and monitoring boiler performance

completing documentation related to operating and monitoring boiler performance

identifying and assessing boiler defects and deficiencies, and taking appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace identified defective equipment

implementing contingency plans for emergencies

initiating timely action in response to defects or damage

providing required amount and level of detail in recordkeeping and reports

reading and interpreting instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to operating and monitoring boiler

selecting and using required personal protective equipment that conforms to industry and WHS/OHS standards.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

applicable legislation relating to steam plant and nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines, and codes of practice

basic principles of boiler operation, monitoring devices, ancillary systems

boiler controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

methods for:

adjusting controls to maximise efficient and safe running

carrying out minor maintenance, cleaning and servicing boiler

managing safety incidents and hazardous situations that may arise when operating and monitoring boiler performance

operating and monitoring performance of boiler ancillary equipment

personal protective equipment (PPE) required when operating boiler and procedures for its use

principles for starting up, operating, monitoring and shutting down boiler

procedures to be followed:

when there is an emergency when operating boiler

for confined space entry

relevant licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

requirements for completing relevant documentation during and after operating and monitoring boiler performance

typical faults that can occur with boiler and related action that should be taken to repair, isolate, replace, report and record faulty equipment.


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.

1

Select and use personal protective equipment

1.1

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected for use according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures

1.2

Functions that require use of personal PPE are selected to enable function to be risk assessed

2

Carry out pre-operational safety checks

2.1

Boiler components are identified and operated according to organisational operating procedures

2.2

Boiler pre-operational safety checks are conducted according to statutory requirements and standard operating procedures

2.3

Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace procedures

3

Maintain health and safety standards in work area

3.1

Hazards and potential hazards in work area are identified according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures

3.2

Hazards are reported according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

Prevention/control measures are selected according to organisational practice

3.4

Boiler chemicals are stored and handled according to statutory requirements, manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures

4

Operate and monitor boiler

4.1

Boiler is started and brought online safely, according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational safety management systems (SMS)

4.2

Operating status of boiler is monitored according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational SMS

4.3

Boiler water quality tests are conducted according to workplace procedures and organisational SMS

4.4

Boiler water is adjusted as a result of tests, to meet manufacturer recommendations and workplace criteria

4.5

Operating log is maintained clearly and accurately, according to statutory requirements

5

Shut down boiler

5.1

Boiler is shut down according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational SMS

5.2

Documentation is maintained according to workplace and organisational requirements

6

Carry out routine maintenance on boiler

6.1

Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace requirements

6.2

Boiler is cleaned internally and externally according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures

6.3

Boiler valves and fittings are removed for maintenance according to statutory requirements and organisational SMS

6.4

Precautions for entry into confined spaces are observed according to and organisational SMS

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Personal protective equipment includes one or more of the following:

chemical resistant gloves and apron

ear protection (muffs or plugs)

eye protection

fire-resistant clothing

hard hat head protection

respiratory devices

thermally insulated gloves

working protective gloves

Boiler components must include:

ash pan and damper

boiler controls and safety devices

lighting and visual warning systems

oil burning apparatus

valves

Pre-operational safety checks must include:

boiler water level

checks of feed water supply and system

combustion air supply system

combustion equipment

essential fittings

firefighting equipment

fuel supply/heat source system

identifying and managing hazards and maintenance problems

inspecting and locating explosion doors

operation and position of boiler valves

selecting PPE

Hazards and potential hazards include one or more of the following:

boiler low water condition

chemical hazards

excessive noise

hot exposed steam pipe

lack of machinery guards

leakage of:

boiler

fuel

gas

manual handling hazards

obstructions and defects in work area

poor illumination of work area

rubbish and combustibles in area

thermal hazards

Chemicals include one or more of the following:

extinguishing agent’s carbon dioxide

feed water additives

organic foam and dry powder

oxygen scavenger

soda acid

Operating log must include:

boiler status and operation

chemical treatment

maintenance/repair requirements

steam pressure

test results

time in use

Documentation includes one or more of the following:

boiler certificate

boiler operational records and user log books

emergency procedures and instructions

maintenance notices, records and requests

operational instructions, policies and procedures

Maintenance requirements include one or more of the following:

blow down valve

boiler steam pressure gauge

feed water stop valve

flame failure detection device

gauge glasses

main steam stop valve

safety valves

water level controller

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
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected for use according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures 
Functions that require use of personal PPE are selected to enable function to be risk assessed 
Boiler components are identified and operated according to organisational operating procedures 
Boiler pre-operational safety checks are conducted according to statutory requirements and standard operating procedures 
Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace procedures 
Hazards and potential hazards in work area are identified according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures 
Hazards are reported according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures 
Prevention/control measures are selected according to organisational practice 
Boiler chemicals are stored and handled according to statutory requirements, manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures 
Boiler is started and brought online safely, according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational safety management systems (SMS) 
Operating status of boiler is monitored according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational SMS 
Boiler water quality tests are conducted according to workplace procedures and organisational SMS 
Boiler water is adjusted as a result of tests, to meet manufacturer recommendations and workplace criteria 
Operating log is maintained clearly and accurately, according to statutory requirements 
Boiler is shut down according to statutory requirements, workplace procedures and organisational SMS 
Documentation is maintained according to workplace and organisational requirements 
Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace requirements 
Boiler is cleaned internally and externally according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures 
Boiler valves and fittings are removed for maintenance according to statutory requirements and organisational SMS 
Precautions for entry into confined spaces are observed according to and organisational SMS 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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