Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PMAOPS207B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate powered separation equipment
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PMAOPS207B - Operate powered separation equipment |
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Description | This competency covers the operation of powered dual phase separation equipment including centrifuges, scraped filters, rotary vacuum filters and the like. This type of equipment is found in many process manufacturing plants. It also includes solving problems with separation processes and the equipment, including the driver powering the separation equipment (eg electric motor). | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This competency is typically performed by all operators. The operator would typically start up and shut down separation equipment to procedures, and make adjustments to flow rate and pressure, depending on the type of separation equipment. Generally the operator would be part of a team during start up and shut down procedures and would be expected to be capable of demonstrating competence in all parts of this unit. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the teamThis unit does not cover stand alone, non-powered dual phase separation equipment or chemical separation equipment, which are covered by the following competencies: PMAOPS206B Operate separation equipmentPMAOPS208B Operate chemical separation equipment | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for work. |
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Element: Operate powered separation equipment. |
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Element: Operate drivers of separation equipment. |
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Element: Isolate and de-isolate plant. |
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