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Evidence Guide: MSMOPS400 - Optimise process/plant area

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MSMOPS400 - Optimise process/plant area

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Analyse and evaluate current plant, equipment and processes

  1. Compare actual process, plant and equipment performance with requirements and/or historical data/records and/or design performance
  2. Identify abnormal or sub-optimal process, plant and equipment performance
  3. Identify hazards associated with the plant and equipment
  4. Collect and evaluate product, materials and/or process records to determine possible causes for sub-optimal performance
  5. Use appropriate techniques to rank possible causes from most to least probable cause
Compare actual process, plant and equipment performance with requirements and/or historical data/records and/or design performance

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Identify abnormal or sub-optimal process, plant and equipment performance

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Identify hazards associated with the plant and equipment

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Collect and evaluate product, materials and/or process records to determine possible causes for sub-optimal performance

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Use appropriate techniques to rank possible causes from most to least probable cause

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Analyse and evaluate current plant, equipment and processes

1.1

Compare actual process, plant and equipment performance with requirements and/or historical data/records and/or design performance

1.2

Identify abnormal or sub-optimal process, plant and equipment performance

1.3

Identify hazards associated with the plant and equipment

1.4

Collect and evaluate product, materials and/or process records to determine possible causes for sub-optimal performance

1.5

Use appropriate techniques to rank possible causes from most to least probable cause

2

Develop plan for corrective and/or optimisation action

2.1

Analyse causes to determine appropriate corrective action

2.2

Predict the impact of a change in one unit/area on other related plant units/areas

2.3

Predict the impact of a change on HSE performance

2.4

Develop measurable objectives and evaluate alternatives

2.5

Identify requirements to implement change

2.6

Consult with stakeholders regarding planned changes and impacts

2.7

Develop optimisation plan taking account of hazards identified and HSE implications and communicate to appropriate personnel

2.8

Evaluate optimisation action to determine measures of effectiveness

3

Coordinate corrective and/ or optimisation action plan

3.1

Coordinate all appropriate unit areas and operations in order to rectify problem causes in process, plant and equipment performance

3.2

Initiate and/or implement all required corrective/optimisation actions

3.3

Communicate corrective/optimisation outcomes to all relevant personnel

3.4

Record and maintain log of all relevant information

4

Develop continuous improvement strategies

4.1

Identify opportunities to continuously improve performance of process/plant area

4.2

Develop recommendations for continual improvement of process, plant and equipment effectiveness

4.3

Consult with appropriate personnel and implement continuous improvement strategies

4.4

Document implementation of continuous improvement strategies

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1

Analyse and evaluate current plant, equipment and processes

1.1

Compare actual process, plant and equipment performance with requirements and/or historical data/records and/or design performance

1.2

Identify abnormal or sub-optimal process, plant and equipment performance

1.3

Identify hazards associated with the plant and equipment

1.4

Collect and evaluate product, materials and/or process records to determine possible causes for sub-optimal performance

1.5

Use appropriate techniques to rank possible causes from most to least probable cause

2

Develop plan for corrective and/or optimisation action

2.1

Analyse causes to determine appropriate corrective action

2.2

Predict the impact of a change in one unit/area on other related plant units/areas

2.3

Predict the impact of a change on HSE performance

2.4

Develop measurable objectives and evaluate alternatives

2.5

Identify requirements to implement change

2.6

Consult with stakeholders regarding planned changes and impacts

2.7

Develop optimisation plan taking account of hazards identified and HSE implications and communicate to appropriate personnel

2.8

Evaluate optimisation action to determine measures of effectiveness

3

Coordinate corrective and/ or optimisation action plan

3.1

Coordinate all appropriate unit areas and operations in order to rectify problem causes in process, plant and equipment performance

3.2

Initiate and/or implement all required corrective/optimisation actions

3.3

Communicate corrective/optimisation outcomes to all relevant personnel

3.4

Record and maintain log of all relevant information

4

Develop continuous improvement strategies

4.1

Identify opportunities to continuously improve performance of process/plant area

4.2

Develop recommendations for continual improvement of process, plant and equipment effectiveness

4.3

Consult with appropriate personnel and implement continuous improvement strategies

4.4

Document implementation of continuous improvement strategies

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

identify and interpret information from a range of internal and external sources

use analytical techniques to identify cause of a complex problem

determine corrective actions to optimise the condition of the process, plant and equipment

plan and coordinate corrective/optimisation actions and related changes that may be required

develop written plans

complete documentation

identify and control hazards by applying the hierarchy of control as part of the optimisation process

distinguish between:

optimum and marginal performance of the plant

effective and marginal performance corrections and actions

communicate and consult with stakeholders at all levels

read and interpret technical information and relevant regulatory requirements

develop and implement continuous improvement strategies.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, including:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls

relevant technical theory of the plant area

an in depth understanding of plant and process across the entire plant area being optimised

process parameters and limits, including:

temperature

pressure

flow

pH

effects of variations in process conditions and materials

functions and principles of operation of equipment in the production process

chemistry and/or physics and/or biology/biochemistry relevant to changes to materials during processing.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

· legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

· industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

equipment start-up, operation and shutdown procedures

calibration and maintenance schedules

quality manuals and procedures

organisation recording and reporting procedures

material, production and product specifications

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Process optimisation

Process optimisation requires application of detailed operational and process knowledge to address one or more of the following:

starting material quality

yield maximisation

throughput maximisation

energy efficiency

use of utilities

labour utilisation

overall cost

efficient use of equipment

reducing downtime

minimisation of waste and rework

improved workplace layout and work flow