Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PMAOPS304B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and monitor compressor systems and equipment
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PMAOPS304B - Operate and monitor compressor systems and equipment |
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Description | This unit covers the operation and monitoring of a complex compressor system and associated equipment. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | In a typical scenario, an operations technician in a large plant looks after the operation of a complex compressor system. At the heart of the compressor system would be a reciprocating or rotary (screw or centrifugal) compressor capable of high pressure and high volume. These compressors would be distinguished by features such as:multistage compressionintercoolersadvanced lubrication and seal systemssurge control systems.The operations technician would:identify and rectify operational problemspredict the potential impact of compressor output on the operation of the whole plantfacilitate output changes.Generally the operations technician would be part of a team during start-up and shutdown operations. They would be expected to be capable of performing all parts of this unit. At all times they would be liaising and communicating with relevant team members.This unit does not:require the operation of a central control panelapply to a packaged compressor, regardless of how large it may be, which is covered by MSAPMOPS100A Use equipment. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | PMAOPS221B Operate and monitor prime movers | ||
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: Start up compressor systems/ equipment. |
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Element: Control and monitor the compressor system. |
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Element: Shut down compressor systems/equipment. |
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Element: Maintain plant effectiveness. |
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