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

UEPMNT421 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct technical inspection of process plant and equipment

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency UEPMNT421 - Conduct technical inspection of process plant and equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct a technical inspection of process generation plant, equipment and associated infrastructure.An inspection is an organised examination or formal evaluation of power generation plant and equipment, it includes verifying compliance with technical specifications, taking measurements and performing tests.Competency in this unit requires the ability to prepare for an inspection of power generation plant,inspection of power generation plant, analysing inspection resultsand updating documentation. Individuals will, in general, work as a maintenance operative in a power generation facility. Power generation maintenance personnel are typically trained and authorised to receive permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional and/or other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Maintenance
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: Inspect process plant
  • Process plant is correctly identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Process plant's operational status is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Inspection work is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures, legislative requirements and industry standards
  • Inspection methods are followed, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Relevant documentation is completed, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Additional tests or inspections are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Process plant and/or equipment is left in a safe condition, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Process plant and/or equipment availability is declared, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Specialist assistance is sought, in accordance with workplace procedures, during a technical inspection
       
Element: Update documentation
  • Records and documentation is updated, in accordance with legislative requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures
  • Testing and inspection results, including reports are forwarded to designated personnel
       
Element: Prepare for inspection processplant
  • Short term maintenance and operating history is identified and obtained from authorised personnel
       
Element: Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work
       
Element: Deviations from normal operational parameters of process plant, equipment and associated infrastructure are identified
       
Element: Potential options for cause of deviations are established, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Needs and outcomes of process plant inspections or testing are defined, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Method sheets, check sheets and isolation instructions are obtained, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Technical procedures are reviewed and adapted, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Process plant is correctly identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Process plant's operational status is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Inspection work is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures, legislative requirements and industry standards
       
Element: Inspection methods are followed, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Relevant documentation is completed, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Additional tests or inspections are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Process plant and/or equipment is left in a safe condition, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Process plant and/or equipment availability is declared, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Specialist assistance is sought, in accordance with workplace procedures, during a technical inspection
       
Element: Analyse inspection results
  • Testing and inspection results are analysed
       
Element: Causes for deviations from normal operation are identified
       
Element: Prepare remedial action plan
  • Action plan is prepared for any required remedial action on process plant, equipment and associated infrastructure
       
Element: Remedial action is checked for implementation effectiveness, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Records and documentation is updated, in accordance with legislative requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures
       
Element: Testing and inspection results, including reports are forwarded to designated personnel
       

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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Process plant is correctly identified, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Process plant's operational status is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Inspection work is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures, legislative requirements and industry standards 
Inspection methods are followed, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Relevant documentation is completed, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Additional tests or inspections are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Process plant and/or equipment is left in a safe condition, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Process plant and/or equipment availability is declared, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Specialist assistance is sought, in accordance with workplace procedures, during a technical inspection 
Records and documentation is updated, in accordance with legislative requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures 
Testing and inspection results, including reports are forwarded to designated personnel 
Short term maintenance and operating history is identified and obtained from authorised personnel 
 
 
 
 
 
Process plant is correctly identified, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Testing and inspection results are analysed 
 
Action plan is prepared for any required remedial action on process plant, equipment and associated infrastructure 
Records and documentation is updated, in accordance with legislative requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures 
 

Forms

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