Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PMASUP343B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PMASUP343B - Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems |
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Description | In a typical scenario the operations technician conducts the maintenance and monitoring of pipeline cathodic protection (CP) systems and routine operations normally conducted on those systems. The technician is required to carry out prescribed inspections and monitoring activities as detailed in procedures and compile reports, outlining results, including identified system anomalies. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Generally the operations technician would operate independently and be expected to be capable of performing all parts of this unit, however they may be part of a team during critical inspections or maintenance operations. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team.The operations technician will:monitor CP systemsretrofit components that test faultyoptimise system outputsidentify and rectify operational problemsdiagnose and troubleshoot problems.AS 2885 Part 3 applies as the principle reference standard for this competency.This unit has no prerequisites. However, under some circumstances electrical licences or restricted electrical licences may be required. Local regulations need to be checked for details. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare and organise operational and maintenance activities |
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Element: Monitor and adjust electrical equipment |
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Element: Conduct CP system surveys |
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Element: Recommission the system |
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Element: Analyse and utilise CP data |
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Element: Control hazards |
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Element: Respond to problems |
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