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

SUGPFSC2A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a fuel supply system - coal

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SUGPFSC2A - Operate a fuel supply system - coal
Description This is a Specialist unit. It refers to the operation of a coal fuel system and related auxillary fuel system to supply a boiler.
Employability Skills Not applicable.
Learning Outcomes and Application Not applicable.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare the fuel supply system for operation
  • Pre-operational checks are conducted
  • Health and safety hazards are identified and controlled
  • Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace reporting procedure
  • Primary and auxiliary fuel is available to meet combustion requirements
  • Services are confirmed as available and ready for operation
       
Element: Start and monitor operation of the fuel supply system
  • The fuel supply system is operated within limits of manufacturer's specifications to meet workplace requirements
  • The fuel supply system is monitored to confirm performance is maintained within manufacturer's specifications to meet workplace requirements
  • The workplace meets housekeeping standards
       
Element: Analyse and respond to abnormal performance
  • System operating conditions are monitored to identify causes of abnormal performance
  • Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures in response to Hazards and abnormal plant performance
  • Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
       
Element: Handover fuel system operations
  • Workplace records are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Handover is carried out according to workplace procedure
  • Fuel system operators are aware of system and related equipment status at completion of handover
       
Element: Shutdown the fuel supply system
  • The fuel supply system is shut down according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
  • The fuel supply system is prepared for storage in shut down mode
  • Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace reporting procedure
  • Fuel is stored to meet fuel requirements and workplace standards
       


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.

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.

Ability to:

1. Access workplace information fuel supply requirements

2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

3. Confirm status of fuel supply system and related services. This may include confirming availability of auxiliary fuel

4. Conduct pre-start checks

5. Demonstrate set up and start up procedures in both manual and automatic modes and starting for normal operation and after emergency stops

6. Monitor fuel supply system operation. This typically includes monitoring:

fuel levels

temperature

coal system - may include shake times, blow pressure and fuel moisture levels

ash systems

fuel oil pressure (on auxiliary system)

7. Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

8. Demonstrate procedure for test firing burners

9. Demonstrate procedure for removing, inspecting, cleaning and replacing oil burners. This involves use of go/no go gauges on atomising tips

10. Demonstrate procedure for clearing fuel blockages or chokes throughout the system

11. Report and/or record corrective action as required

12. Demonstrate shift handover procedure and confirm that replacement operators are aware of equipment status and operating requirements prior to completing handover

13. Demonstrate procedure to take fuel supply system off-line

14. Demonstrate emergency procedures including operation of auxiliary/emergency fuel supply system

15. Record operating information

16. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

May include ability to:

17. Use process control systems

Knowledge of:

18. Relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

19. Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to operation of fuel supply system and associated control measures. Hazards typically include working with moving equipment, working on platforms, risk of fire associated with hot work and spontaneous combustion

20. Hierarchy of hazard control measures

21. Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

22. Principles of flame management systems. This includes understanding of when and how to purge boiler before relighting in a flame out situation

23. The amount of caustic addition for each ton of coal burnt

24. Purpose and operation of auxiliary fuel supply

25. Functions and basic operating principles of fuel supply system, components and auxiliary equipment

26. Operating requirements and parameters

27. Supply system layout

28. The effect of fuel quality and supply on boiler operation

29. Relationship between fuel supply system and other processes

30. Methods used to render equipment safe to inspect, maintain and/or clean including lock-out, tag-out and isolation procedures

31. Procedures for responding to emergency situations. This includes emergency shutdown procedure

32. Handover and long term shut down and storage procedures

33. Fuel storage requirements

34. Fuel reclamation options and procedures as appropriate for the workplace and fuel type

35. Environmental issues and controls

36. Requirements to liaise/advise related work areas

37. Housekeeping standards for the work area

38. Reporting and recording systems

May include knowledge of:

39. Basic operating principles of process control where relevant. This includes the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment

Relationship with other standards

Pre-requisite units

There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.

Co-assessment of related units

Where the operator is required to operate a boiler, select the appropriate boiler operation unit.

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit. This may include:

SUGZPCI2A Operate a process control interface

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Coal fuel supply system and related equipment

Relevant codes and standards

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

Not applicable.

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturer's specifications

Auxiliary fuel supply system is typically an oil system

Equipment components and auxiliary equipment may include fuel supply storage, conveyor systems, fines separation

This unit applies to both continuous and short term operation and requires demonstration of start up and shut down procedures after a prolonged break

Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems

Confirming equipment status involves conducting relevant pre-start checks, confirming that housekeeping standards are met, all safety guards are in place and equipment is operational

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Information systems may be print or screen based

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
Pre-operational checks are conducted 
Health and safety hazards are identified and controlled 
Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace reporting procedure 
Primary and auxiliary fuel is available to meet combustion requirements 
Services are confirmed as available and ready for operation 
The fuel supply system is operated within limits of manufacturer's specifications to meet workplace requirements 
The fuel supply system is monitored to confirm performance is maintained within manufacturer's specifications to meet workplace requirements 
The workplace meets housekeeping standards 
System operating conditions are monitored to identify causes of abnormal performance 
Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures in response to Hazards and abnormal plant performance 
Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations 
Workplace records are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures 
Handover is carried out according to workplace procedure 
Fuel system operators are aware of system and related equipment status at completion of handover 
The fuel supply system is shut down according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations 
The fuel supply system is prepared for storage in shut down mode 
Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace reporting procedure 
Fuel is stored to meet fuel requirements and workplace standards 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SUGPFSC2A - Operate a fuel supply system - coal
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