FPIFGM6201A
Plan a biochar storage system for carbon capture and storage

This unit describes the outcomes required to research requirements to confirm feasibility and design, and plan for a bio-char carbon storage system using forest or forestry related biomassGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication

Application

The unit involves implementing bio-char storage systems at senior management or project management levels in a variety of work settings including:

forest/plantation environment

saw mill

wood chip mill

veneer mill

board/plywood mill

timber treatment plants

downstream processing of timber

timber and wood products production

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority


Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Assess bio-char carbon storage system feasibility

1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to planning a bio-char system for carbon capture and storage are identified and followed

1.2. Research into bio-char carbon storage systems is undertaken

1.3. Organisational need for a bio-char carbon storage system is explored

1.4. Context for the bio-char carbon storage system is investigated and clarified through consultation with users

1.5. User requirements are identified and documented

1.6. Environmental parameters are identified

1.7. Bio-char carbon storage system options are investigated and installation, operation and maintenance requirements are identified

1.8. Recommendations from the feasibility study are formulated

2. Determine facility requirements

2.1. Feed stock for the bio-char process is selected

2.2. Amount of feed stock that can be obtained for pyrolysis is calculated

2.3. Method of pyrolysis is selected based on feed stock and appropriate outputs

2.4. Cost of transportation of liquid and solid by-products is estimated

2.5. Amount of material to be processed is assessed

2.6. Ability to feed into the power grid is considered

2.7. Process conditions are determined

3. Design a bio-char carbon storage facility

3.1. Facility is designed to provide optimal conditions for carbon storage

3.2. Legal requirements or government regulations impacting on the proposed facility are identified and addressed

3.3. Design specification is documented and relevant information is communicated through plans, standard operating practice (SOP) manuals, records or reports

3.4. Overall operation and output of the proposed facility is reviewed to ensure that it meets the long-term directions and purposes of the organisation and is economically sustainable

4. Plan implementation of bio-char carbon storage facility

4.1. Construction plan is developed according to accepted design principles, organisational requirements and commissioning or start-up SOP

4.2. Work team's knowledge and skills are evaluated against the construction plan and works schedules, and the requirement for external expertise is determined and obtained

4.3. Material, resource and supply provision requirements are determined and documented from work plans, schedules and design specifications

4.4. Labour requirements are estimated based on work plans and schedules

4.5. Operating expense budget is determined indicating all input and output costs applicable to the proposed facility

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to implement a bio-char carbon storage system

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with stakeholders; utilise technical and theoretical concepts in operational applications

Literacy skills sufficient to record and report workplace information; maintain documentation and collect data

Numeracy analytical skills sufficient to analyse relevant workplace information and collect data

Mathematical skills in relation to estimating volumes (gross and net area volumes), flow rate schedules and product ratios

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and appropriate response procedures in abstract and applied settings

Required knowledge

Applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for planning a bio-char storage system for carbon capture and storage

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the safe use and storage of chemicals, minimising carbon emissions and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for planning a bio-char storage system for carbon capture and storage

Environmental risks and hazards

Minimising environmental impact

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

OHS standards for managing a bio-char facility

Industry standards and codes of practice (including mandated and voluntary)

Carbon marketing principles

Environmental protection monitoring systems associated with a bio-char facility

Quality management systems designed for chemical production

Fundamental principles of chemistry applied to the nature and stability of bio-char outputs

Established communication channels and protocols including notification of authorities

Problem identification and resolution strategies

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can design and plan for a bio-char carbon storage system

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to designing and planning for a bio-char carbon storage system

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to designing and planning for a bio-char carbon storage system

determining the feasibility of a bio-char carbon storage facility

determining bio-char carbon storage facility requirements

designing a bio-char carbon storage facility

planning the implementation of a bio-char carbon storage facility

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment may be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in accordance with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in accordance with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedural manuals

continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Bio-char carbon storage system

will be based upon pyrolysis and may include requirements for:

feed stock characteristics

input volumes

output characteristics

Users may include:

harvesting operations

forest owners

sawmill operators

timber processing and manufacturing facilities

industries supplying feedstock

agriculturists

government land managers

energy consumers

participants in carbon market markets

other users of by-products

neighbours

government departments and councils

organisational staff and contractors

User requirements may include:

by-products of a pyrolysis system

wast management options

carbon sequestration priorities

land management priorities

development priorities

investor interests

financial returns

environmental outputs

social responsibility

sustainability

input usage

Feed stock may include:

wood products, including:

harvesting residues

green mill residue

dry mill residue

residue from other wood fibre processing operations

agricultural waste

crops grown for the consumption of bio-char plants

manure and waste from intensive animal farming systems

municipal waste

Pyrolysis

is the thermochemical decomposition of organic material at elevated temperatures in the absence of oxygen

Method of pyrolysis may include:

slow pyrolysis

fast pyrolysis

intermediate pyrolysis

carbonisation

gasification

Process conditions may include:

temperature

residence time

heating rate

feed stock preparation

Design specifications may include:

designated component or system number

size, volume and footprint area

production requirements, including:

tonnage

timing

production characteristics

construction materials of the facility

construction method

equipment and resources

location

budget

environmental constraints

Construction plan may include:

designated tasks

order of activities

specific structures or components

location

date and time tasks are to be undertaken

expected time required to completed activities

standard for completed activities

materials, supplies, tools, equipment or other resources required

person in charge

other members of work team and their roles, responsibilities and skills

preferred supplier list and resources required by external workers or tradespeople

non-conformance or incident/fault reporting procedures

contingency plan to address staffing and equipment supply problems

costs and budget details

manufacturers' guidelines or instructions

maintenance schedule for particular items of equipment

routine maintenance procedures

hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control measures

OHS procedures

environmental impact control measures

monitoring and reporting requirements and procedures


Sectors

Not Applicable


Competency Field

Forest Growing and Management/Sawmilling and Processing and Timber Manufacturing


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor