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

MSMPMC307 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a calcining kiln

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSMPMC307 - Operate a calcining kiln
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a calcining kiln and ancillary equipment. It applies to a large production context where calcining operations are used to make cement, lime, plaster or similar products. This unit applies to operators who are required to take responsibility for own outputs and follow established procedures to prepare, monitor and adjust the equipment and load raw materials. Operators are also required to work autonomously and apply their own judgement to interpret information; monitor processes; identify and address routine and non-routine problems and control hazards. This unit does not require the operation of a central control panel.This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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 the equipment for prouction
  • Conduct equipment pre-start procedures and visual checks according to enterprise procedure checklist
  • Set up and configure equipment start-up function complying with procedures
  • Load raw materials
       
Element: Operate and monitor equipment
  • Start up and operate equipment in accordance with work instructions
  • Check on the operation of support equipment and on bulk storage silos
  • Monitor equipment performance
  • Monitor non-conforming product against customer specifications
  • Adjust and control equipment to ensure correct product quality
  • Complete final inspection checks
  • Complete appropriate records and logs
       
Element: Shut down equipment
  • Ensure line is clear of all product and left ready for shutdown
  • Shut down equipment and complete appropriate records and logs
       
Element: Prepare equipment for maintenance
  • Isolate equipment
  • Remove any broken materials safely
  • Make sure area is clear and safe for maintenance
       
Element: Rectify routine problems
  • Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure
  • Maintain records and log books
  • Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
       
Element: Control hazards
  • Identify hazards in the calcining work area
  • Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • Implement measures to control those risks
  • Shut down equipment in an emergency
       

Submission Requirements

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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.
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
Conduct equipment pre-start procedures and visual checks according to enterprise procedure checklist 
Set up and configure equipment start-up function complying with procedures 
Load raw materials 
Start up and operate equipment in accordance with work instructions 
Check on the operation of support equipment and on bulk storage silos 
Monitor equipment performance 
Monitor non-conforming product against customer specifications 
Adjust and control equipment to ensure correct product quality 
Complete final inspection checks 
Complete appropriate records and logs 
Ensure line is clear of all product and left ready for shutdown 
Shut down equipment and complete appropriate records and logs 
Isolate equipment 
Remove any broken materials safely 
Make sure area is clear and safe for maintenance 
Identify and rectify faults and equipment failure 
Maintain records and log books 
Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person 
Identify hazards in the calcining work area 
Assess the risks arising from those hazards 
Implement measures to control those risks 
Shut down equipment in an emergency 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSMPMC307 - Operate a calcining kiln
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MSMPMC307 - Operate a calcining kiln

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