2) | |
This unit is intended to augment formally acquired competencies. It is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training |
Prerequisite Unit(s) | 4) | |
Competencies | 4.1) | |
Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed. Where pre-requisite pathways have been identified. All competencies in the Common Unit Group must be have been completed. Common Unit Group | ||
Unit Code | Unit Title | |
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | ||
Literacy and numeracy skills | 4.2) | |||||
Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following levels. A description of what each level entails is provided in Section 2.3.1 Language, Literacy and Numeracy. | ||||||
Reading | 3 | Writing | 3 | Numeracy | 3 | |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
1 | Plan and prepare plant for operation | 1.1 | Safety issues are identified to comply with enterprise/site and legislative requirements |
1.2 | Work, plant and resource requirements are identified from relevant personnel, information and documentation | ||
1.3 | Quality assurance requirements are identified in accordance with enterprise/site requirements | ||
1.4 | Documentation to determine plant status is assessed and evaluated | ||
1.5 | Localised plant inspection and field preparation for service is carried out in accordance with manufacturer and enterprise/site procedures | ||
1.6 | Plant operational pre-requisites are established in accordance with manufacturer and enterprise/site procedures | ||
1.7 | Sequence for recommissioning of plant is determined to suit existing circumstances in accordance with enterprise/site requirements | ||
1.8 | The teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training | ||
1.9 | Log and reporting requirements are carried out in accordance with site procedures | ||
2 | Operate and shut down coal briquette press | 2.1 | Plant is operated and shut down in accordance with enterprise and manufacturer operating procedures |
2.2 | Plant is monitored and observed to detect deviations from normal operating conditions | ||
2.3 | Product quality is regularly monitored | ||
2.4 | Corrective actions taken to rectify abnormalities, are in accordance with industry standards and site requirements | ||
3 | Test plant operation | 3.1 | Tests are performed in accordance with defined procedures |
3.2 | Corrective action is taken when response is not in accordance with documentation, plant integrity or personnel safety requirements | ||
3.3 | Plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of test | ||
4 | Identify plant faults | 4.1 | Causes of abnormal plant operating conditions are identified by referring to technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner |
4.2 | Corrective action taken is in accordance with enterprise/site procedures | ||
4.3 | Plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel, and with reference to plant, technical and operational documentation | ||
5 | Monitor and inspect plant | 5.1 | Plant to be monitored/inspected is physically identified |
5.2 | Plant is monitored/inspected for normal operation or to detect deviations | ||
5.3 | Corrective action taken is in accordance with enterprise/site procedures | ||
5.4 | Supervisor and other appropriate personnel are notified when defects are detected | ||
6 | Complete documentation | 6.1 | Documentation is updated and plant problems, movements, and abnormalities and status are reported and logged in accordance with enterprise/site procedures |
8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of operating and monitoring briquette coal press. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows: KS01-PO307B Briquette coal press plant Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of: T1 Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations T2 Enterprise procedures T3 Plant drawings and manufacturers manuals T4 Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant T5 Relevant plant and equipment, its location and operating parameters T6 Electric motor types and characteristics T7 Pump and compressor types and characteristics T8 Valve, damper and actuator types and characteristics T9 Switchgear types and characteristics T10 Electrical protection types and characteristics T11 Plant status T12 Enterprise recording procedures T13 Fire suppression, explosion and fire alert procedures T14 Disaster and emergency response plans T15 Briquette production methods and relationship between press operations, process laboratory and other functions T16 Hydraulic power units T17 Communication principles T18 Control and monitoring systems T19 Lubrication and bearings T20 Potential hazards and control measures T21 Safe operating principles KS02-PO307B Briquette coal press plant Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria: T1 Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals T2 Apply enterprise recording procedures T3 Identify plant status T4 Prepare plant/equipment for operation T5 Organise resources where applicable T6 Operate coal press plant T7 Fire fighting T8 Work at heights T9 Apply enterprise testing techniques T10 Identify and report abnormal plant operating conditions T11 Plan and prioritise work T12 Use relevant hand tools T13 Communicate effectively; T14 Apply basic recording techniques using standard operating procedures |
9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit of competency and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the Range Statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines. The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and, performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
Overview of Assessment | 9.1) |
Longitude competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry’s preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with Industry and, Regulatory policy in this regard. Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed. The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Hence, sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature so as to minimise error in judgment. Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | 9.2) |
Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all pre-requisites shall be met. Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the “Assessment Guidelines – UEP12”. Evidence shall also comprise: A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to: Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in 6) Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills of this unit Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below: Knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational Health and Safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures Preparation and planning of work Start up and shut down procedures Maintaining plant in service Operationally testing plant Maintaining product quality Detection and reporting of plant faults Monitoring plant operation Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | 9.3) |
This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include: OHS policy and work procedures and instructions. Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit. Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions. Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work. In addition to the resources listed above in Context of assessment’, evidence should show competency working, in limited spaces, with different types of plant and equipment as well as different structural/construction types and methods and in a variety of environments. |
Method of assessment | 9.4) |
This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Section 1.3.00 Assessment Guidelines. Note: Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit. |
Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units | 9.5) |
There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit, however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied competency standard units where listed. Nil |
10) This relates to the unit of competency as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. Systems, plant and or equipment may include coal feeder boxes, mills, presses, steam, water and press oil systems, pressure equipment, press stamps and panels, conveyors and launders, press tongue and cutters, press flywheel and backing plates, bearings, electrical motors, valves, conveyors, motors, trippers, valves and actuators (electric, hydraulic and pneumatic), fire services system, dust suppression system, alarms, protection and control equipment. Safety standards may include relevant sections of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, enterprise safety rules, relevant state and federal legislation and national standards for plant. Information and documentation sources may include verbal or written communications; enterprise safety rules documentation/forms; equipment and alarm manuals; dedicated computer equipment; enterprise/site standing and operating instructions; enterprise/site log books; equipment manufacturer operation and maintenance manuals. Technical and operational indicators may include stimuli (audio, smell, touch, visual), remote or local indicators and recorders, computers and alarms (visible and or audible). Communications may be by means of telephone, two way radio, pager, public address system, computer and operating log (written or verbal). Tests may include alarm and protection tests, performance tests, stand-by plant tests and post maintenance operating tests. Appropriate personnel to consult, give or receive direction may include supervisor/team leader or equivalent, technical and engineering officers or equivalent, maintenance staff, contractor personnel, other production staff and plant operators. Test, fault finding and operating tools may include hand tools and basic testing equipment. Operating environment may be during inclement or otherwise harsh weather conditions, in wet/noisy/dusty/hot areas or during night periods. Faults and abnormal operating conditions may include motor/pump/ actuator/valve/ failure/malfunctions, control equipment failure/ malfunctions, loss of electrical supply to plant and equipment, loss of conveyor(s)/restricted availability, loss or contamination of or restricted availability due to variances in quality raw brown coal or operating conditions. Generic terms are used throughout this Training Package for vocational standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms are given in Section 2.1 Preliminary Information and Glossaries. |
Not applicable.
5) | |
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements. |
License to practice | 3) |
The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a licence to practise in the workplace. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to Occupational Health and Safety and where applicable contracts of training such as apprenticeships. |