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

MSMOPS200 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSMOPS200 - Operate equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a single unit operation/plant item/item of equipment. It is for items of equipment/plant items/unit operations which are not otherwise covered in this Training Package and may be organisation specific.This unit of competency applies to a person who has the responsibility for undertaking the routine operation of an individual unit of equipment or a plant item. Typically the person will be an ‘outside’ or ‘field’ operator; however, the unit may also be applied to ‘panel’ or ‘control room’ operators.The operator will be required to operate to organisation requirements, resolve routine problems in accordance with procedures and meet quality standards and other workplace requirements. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.This unit of competency requires a detailed knowledge about the item being operated and some knowledge about related items and processes.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.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operations of an operating plant

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

will typically include the use of an appropriate industrial item of equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start-up and shutdown procedures and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

pilot plant operation

demonstration of skills

industry based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

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.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field 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: Prepare for work
       
Element: Receive and give shift handover
       
Element: Identify and clarify work requirements
       
Element: Identify and control hazards
       
Element: Coordinate with appropriate personnel
       
Element: Check for recent work undertaken on plant item
       
Element: Note any outstanding/incomplete work
       
Element: Check operational status of equipment/plant item
       


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

Prepare for work

1.1

Receive and give shift handover

1.2

Identify and clarify work requirements

1.3

Identify and control hazards

1.4

Coordinate with appropriate personnel

1.5

Check for recent work undertaken on plant item

1.6

Note any outstanding/incomplete work

1.7

Check operational status of equipment/plant item

2

Operate equipment/ plant item

2.1

Identify the types of equipment/plant item and its duty

2.2

Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking appropriate action on unexpected readings

2.3

Adjust equipment/plant item as required, appropriate to type of equipment/plant item and duty

2.4

Change rate, grade or specification smoothly as required

2.5

Charge/discharge equipment/plant item as required

3

Recognise and take appropriate action on abnormal situations

3.1

Monitor equipment/plant item frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses as appropriate

3.2

Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream

3.3

Identify impacts of upstream/downstream changes on the equipment/plant item

3.4

Recognise situations which may require action

3.5

Resolve routine problems

3.6

Take appropriate actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved

4

Isolate and de-isolate equipment/plant item in accordance with procedures

4.1

Complete any required pre-start checks

4.2

Start up/shut down/changeover equipment/plant item according to the equipment/plant type and duty in liaison with other personnel

4.3

Isolate equipment/plant item

4.4

Make equipment/plant item safe for required work

4.5

Check equipment/plant item is ready to be returned to service

4.6

Prepare equipment/plant item for return to service

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

confirm personal work requirements for shift

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

monitor equipment operation and product quality

recognise situations requiring action and take the appropriate action

apply known solutions to routine problems

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment

principles of operation of equipment/plant:

impact of type and duty

potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

reasons for checking process control panels and reporting readings which do not conform to the work instructions.


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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


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

Prepare for work

1.1

Receive and give shift handover

1.2

Identify and clarify work requirements

1.3

Identify and control hazards

1.4

Coordinate with appropriate personnel

1.5

Check for recent work undertaken on plant item

1.6

Note any outstanding/incomplete work

1.7

Check operational status of equipment/plant item

2

Operate equipment/ plant item

2.1

Identify the types of equipment/plant item and its duty

2.2

Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking appropriate action on unexpected readings

2.3

Adjust equipment/plant item as required, appropriate to type of equipment/plant item and duty

2.4

Change rate, grade or specification smoothly as required

2.5

Charge/discharge equipment/plant item as required

3

Recognise and take appropriate action on abnormal situations

3.1

Monitor equipment/plant item frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses as appropriate

3.2

Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream

3.3

Identify impacts of upstream/downstream changes on the equipment/plant item

3.4

Recognise situations which may require action

3.5

Resolve routine problems

3.6

Take appropriate actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved

4

Isolate and de-isolate equipment/plant item in accordance with procedures

4.1

Complete any required pre-start checks

4.2

Start up/shut down/changeover equipment/plant item according to the equipment/plant type and duty in liaison with other personnel

4.3

Isolate equipment/plant item

4.4

Make equipment/plant item safe for required work

4.5

Check equipment/plant item is ready to be returned to service

4.6

Prepare equipment/plant item for return to service

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Operate

Operate includes monitoring, adjusting/changing the equipment/plant item to meet requirements by one or more of the following:

manually in the plant

using local controller in the plant

using the process control system in the control room

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Routine problems

Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions.

Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of the following:

equipment/plant/machine malfunction

variations in process conditions

variations in materials or contamination of materials

equipment, tool, die or mould damage

product faults

mould/tooling problems

Known solutions are drawn from one or more of:

procedures

training

remembered experience

Non-routine problems must be reported according to relevant procedures

Product

Product includes one or more of the following:

output from a process which is feed for another process

output from a process which is feed/stock for another organisation

output from a process which goes to a final customer

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSMOPS200 - Operate equipment
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

MSMOPS200 - Operate equipment

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: