Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Plan and prepare for work

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Identify potential workplace hazards and appropriate risk control measures consistent with appropriate standards to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment

1.4

Locate and review appropriate records to prepare for boiler operation

1.5

Identify the type of boiler with associated equipment and plan boiler operations according to procedures

1.6

Identify appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.7

Identify suitable communication methods and confirm with appropriate personnel

2

Start up boiler

2.1

Apply risk prevention and risk control measures to the work area according to procedures

2.2

Select communication equipment and inspect for serviceability

2.3

Select all necessary equipment and inspect for operational effectiveness according to procedures, including establishing water level

2.4

Check boiler and associated equipment visually for any damage or defects and report and record any found according to procedures with appropriate action taken

2.5

Vent boiler to atmosphere prior to start-up, as required

2.6

Carry out pre-start up checks on the boiler and bring the boiler and associated equipment online safely according to procedures

2.7

Start up boiler according to procedures

2.8

Identify maintenance requirements and any visual faults and report according to procedures

2.9

Confirm, complete and log all maintenance and/or repairs and associated isolations and make the equipment serviceable

3

Monitor boiler operation

3.1

Diagnose operating status of the boiler and associated equipment

3.2

Maintain operating log clearly and accurately according to procedures

3.3

Monitor boiler, valves, fittings, pressure gauges combustion management systems, air heaters, superheaters and economisers (where fitted) according to procedures

3.4

Blow boiler water level gauges through both steam and water sides

3.5

Test standby plant and equipment according to procedures

3.6

Conduct boiler water quality tests, where required, and record the results according to procedures

3.7

Adjust boiler water chemicals after tests, where appropriate and required, according to procedures and notify downstream users, if necessary

3.8

Activate the automatic blowdown and, where required, boiler is blown down to adjust total dissolved solids (TDS) levels to recommendations

3.9

Communicate handover information regarding boiler status and associated equipment and operation clearly to relevant personnel according to procedures

3.10

Respond immediately to any boiler emergency in accordance with procedures

4

Shut down boiler

4.1

Shut down the boiler and associated equipment for inspection according to procedures, as required

4.2

Identify maintenance requirements and report any visual faults according to procedures

4.3

Clean boiler and associated equipment internally and externally to manufacturer recommendations and procedures, where required

4.4

Complete isolations associated with in-service maintenance according to procedures

4.5

Complete boiler operating log for shutdown

5

Store boiler in shutdown mode

5.1

Identify storage time and condition of storage, where required

5.2

Store boiler and associated equipment in safe condition for access in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and procedures

5.3

Test stored boiler water and chemicals, where required, and handle in accordance with procedures, where storage is for extended periods