PMC552095B
Prepare for, install and repair ceramic fibre

This unit of competency covers the installation of ceramic fibre refractory. It involves interpreting information, following safe work practices, installing and repairing ceramic fibre and using tools and ancillary equipment.

Application

This unit of competency applies to operators who install and/or repair ceramic fibre refractory. Ceramic fibre may be the total requirements for the job, or it may need to join other refractory.

This competency is typically performed by operators working either independently or as part of a work team. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Establish the suitability of resources

1.1. Check all information conforms with resources

1.2. Record discrepancies in information

1.3. Report any inaccuracies in information to the person in charge

1.4. Identify and select materials, components, tools and equipment

2. Prepare for and install ceramic fibre

2.1. Prepare backgrounds, cutting out, demolition and keying

2.2. Install extraction equipment

2.3. Weld anchors using automatic stud guns

2.4. Install ceramic fibre and make correct joints

2.5. Repair ceramic fibre

3. Contribute to controlling hazards in work area

3.1. Identify hazards in work area

3.2. Assess risks arising from those hazards

3.3. Take appropriate action to control risks to procedures and duty of care

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills include:

observing and monitoring work practices

adjusting/correcting/responding to work requirements

identifying and solving problems

manual skills

physical handling skills

using tools and equipment safely

working in a team or individually, as required

reading and numeracy to interpret workplace documents and technical information

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes:

types and characteristics of ceramic fibre

dust hazards and methods of minimising risks

types and uses of respiratory equipment

types and uses of extraction devices

anchorage systems

methods of welding anchors to background surfaces

methods of installing and jointing ceramic fibre

methods of rigidising surface of installed ceramic fibre

types and uses of temporary support

methods of protecting work during installation

safeguards to take during reinstatement work

methods of removing damaged refractory

methods of keying, bonding new to existing

materials sources

materials types/categorisation

methods of production

familiarity with installation techniques

familiarity with principles of selection

familiarity with variety of applications

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

The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency.

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

Competence must be demonstrated in the operation of all ancillary equipment to the level required for this unit of competency.

Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action.

Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look to see that:

appropriate attachment of the ceramic fibre is ensured

jointing is correct.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations.

Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.

Simulation or case studies/scenarios may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include 'walk-throughs' of the relevant competency components. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs and questions will be required to probe the reasoning behind observable actions.

Method of assessment

In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units.

It may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with other relevant units.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.


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.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with standard procedures and work instructions

Tools and equipment

Tools and equipment include:

fibre handling equipment

fibre/other refractory mixing equipment

lifting and placing equipment

equipment allowing access

Installation

Installation includes:

correct thickness

conforming to required curves and angles

tying to structure

keying/inyterfacing to existing refractory

Occupational health and safety (OHS)

All operations are subject to stringent OHS requirements and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and OHS requirements, the OHS requirements take precedence


Sectors

Unit sector

Operational/technical


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.