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Evidence Guide: PMC552003 - Operate grinding equipment

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PMC552003 - Operate grinding equipment

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

Prepare to grind materials

  1. Check equipment for hazards, danger and isolation tags in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  2. Perform checks to ensure all doors, inspection openings and guards are in position and secure
  3. Make adjustments to equipment settings to ensure conformance with SOPs
  4. Notify appropriate personnel of intention to start equipment
  5. Conduct additional pre-start checks as required in accordance with SOPs
  6. Ensure an adequate supply of materials is available to meet production requirements
Check equipment for hazards, danger and isolation tags in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Completed
Date:

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Perform checks to ensure all doors, inspection openings and guards are in position and secure

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make adjustments to equipment settings to ensure conformance with SOPs

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notify appropriate personnel of intention to start equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct additional pre-start checks as required in accordance with SOPs

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure an adequate supply of materials is available to meet production requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grind materials

  1. Start equipment in sequence in accordance with SOPs
  2. Monitor instrument/control panels and adjust as necessary to remain within specified operating parameters
  3. Make physical inspections of plant and equipment at specified intervals to identify any anomalies in accordance with SOPs
  4. Maximise product throughput and efficiency to maintain target parameters
  5. Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding the status of operations in line with enterprise requirements
  6. Employ safe working practices which conform with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements
  7. Shut down equipment in accordance with procedures and complete required records
Start equipment in sequence in accordance with SOPs

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor instrument/control panels and adjust as necessary to remain within specified operating parameters

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make physical inspections of plant and equipment at specified intervals to identify any anomalies in accordance with SOPs

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximise product throughput and efficiency to maintain target parameters

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding the status of operations in line with enterprise requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employ safe working practices which conform with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements

Completed
Date:

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Shut down equipment in accordance with procedures and complete required records

Completed
Date:

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Rectify routine problems

  1. Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation
  2. Determine and rectify faults caused by procedures
  3. Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures
  4. Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures
  5. Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation

Completed
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Determine and rectify faults caused by procedures

Completed
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Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures

Completed
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Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures

Completed
Date:

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Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

Completed
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Distribute ground product

  1. Distribute ground materials to their correct silo/storage area in accordance with SOPs
  2. Monitor silo/storage areas to ensure compliance with enterprise storage quality/quantity requirements
Distribute ground materials to their correct silo/storage area in accordance with SOPs

Completed
Date:

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Monitor silo/storage areas to ensure compliance with enterprise storage quality/quantity requirements

Completed
Date:

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Control hazards

  1. Identify hazards in the grinding work area
  2. Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  3. Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures
  4. Shut down in an emergency as required
Identify hazards in the grinding work area

Completed
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Assess the risks arising from those hazards

Completed
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Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures

Completed
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Shut down in an emergency as required

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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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

Prepare to grind materials

1.1

Check equipment for hazards, danger and isolation tags in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Perform checks to ensure all doors, inspection openings and guards are in position and secure

1.3

Make adjustments to equipment settings to ensure conformance with SOPs

1.4

Notify appropriate personnel of intention to start equipment

1.5

Conduct additional pre-start checks as required in accordance with SOPs

1.6

Ensure an adequate supply of materials is available to meet production requirements

2

Grind materials

2.1

Start equipment in sequence in accordance with SOPs

2.2

Monitor instrument/control panels and adjust as necessary to remain within specified operating parameters

2.3

Make physical inspections of plant and equipment at specified intervals to identify any anomalies in accordance with SOPs

2.4

Maximise product throughput and efficiency to maintain target parameters

2.5

Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding the status of operations in line with enterprise requirements

2.6

Employ safe working practices which conform with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements

2.7

Shut down equipment in accordance with procedures and complete required records

3

Rectify routine problems

3.1

Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation

3.2

Determine and rectify faults caused by procedures

3.3

Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures

3.4

Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures

3.5

Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

4

Distribute ground product

4.1

Distribute ground materials to their correct silo/storage area in accordance with SOPs

4.2

Monitor silo/storage areas to ensure compliance with enterprise storage quality/quantity requirements

5

Control hazards

5.1

Identify hazards in the grinding work area

5.2

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

5.3

Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures

5.4

Shut down in an emergency as required

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to grind materials

1.1

Check equipment for hazards, danger and isolation tags in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Perform checks to ensure all doors, inspection openings and guards are in position and secure

1.3

Make adjustments to equipment settings to ensure conformance with SOPs

1.4

Notify appropriate personnel of intention to start equipment

1.5

Conduct additional pre-start checks as required in accordance with SOPs

1.6

Ensure an adequate supply of materials is available to meet production requirements

2

Grind materials

2.1

Start equipment in sequence in accordance with SOPs

2.2

Monitor instrument/control panels and adjust as necessary to remain within specified operating parameters

2.3

Make physical inspections of plant and equipment at specified intervals to identify any anomalies in accordance with SOPs

2.4

Maximise product throughput and efficiency to maintain target parameters

2.5

Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding the status of operations in line with enterprise requirements

2.6

Employ safe working practices which conform with work health and safety (WHS) and enterprise requirements

2.7

Shut down equipment in accordance with procedures and complete required records

3

Rectify routine problems

3.1

Identify the range of faults that can occur during the operation

3.2

Determine and rectify faults caused by procedures

3.3

Identify and rectify equipment failure causes in accordance with procedures

3.4

Make sure appropriate records and log books of equipment operations are maintained to meet procedures

3.5

Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person

4

Distribute ground product

4.1

Distribute ground materials to their correct silo/storage area in accordance with SOPs

4.2

Monitor silo/storage areas to ensure compliance with enterprise storage quality/quantity requirements

5

Control hazards

5.1

Identify hazards in the grinding work area

5.2

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

5.3

Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures

5.4

Shut down in an emergency as required

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:

read and interpret instruments/controls, job sheets, procedures, material labels and safety information

set up and operate the grinding equipment according to procedures

select and prepare materials to meet job specifications

monitor key variables, including:

process conditions/parameters

feed rates

temperature

moisture

product integrity and conformance to specification

adjust the equipment to meet product quality and production output specifications

pause or shut down equipment in normal and abnormal circumstances

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

recognise out-of-specification products, process problems and materials faults

recognise routine and non-routine problems

identify when the operator is able to rectify problems, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

take action to resolve problems or report them to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine problems, including:

raw material variations

process problems

mechanical abnormalities

electrical/instrument reading variations

equipment faults/damage/failure

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

principles of grinding process

components, functions and limitations of the grinding system

principles of operation of the grinding equipment and ancillary equipment that is integral to the process

basic physics and chemistry relevant to the equipment/process/materials

types of materials and additives typically subject to grinding and impact on grinding processes

the potential effects of variations in raw materials and equipment operation in relation to quality of product/output

factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies

routine problems, their probable causes and relevant corrective actions

start-up and shutdown processes

enterprise production schedules

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

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.

Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include:

health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials

Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made

any relevant 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 such requirements the legislative 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 any combination of:

job cards

emergency procedures

work instructions

SOPs

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.

Equipment and unit operations

This unit of competency includes all such items of equipment and unit operations which form part of the grinding system. A unit comprises two or more components of plant/equipment that are operated together to produce product, including as appropriate to the site:

ball mills

hammer mills

roller mills

pans

edge mills

other equipment integral to the operation of the grinding system.

Problems

Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions.

Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of:

out-of-specification grinding media

variations in temperature and moisture

variations in feed

product discharge problems.

Known solutions are drawn from one or more of:

procedures

training

remembered experience.

Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.

Hazards

Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of:

heat, smoke, dust, vapours or other atmospheric hazards

weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled

hazardous products and materials

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

noise

rotational equipment or vibration

plant services (steam, condensate, cooling water, etc)

structural hazards

equipment failures

machinery, equipment and product mass

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights

working in restricted or confined spaces

other hazards that might arise.

Records and reports

Records include one or more of:

log books/sheets

electronic records

job/work sheets

other records used for the smooth running of the plant.

Reports include one or more of:

paper or electronic-based logs and reports

verbal/radio reports

reporting items found which require action.