Operate and monitor prime movers

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PMAOPS221B, 'Operate and monitor prime movers'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for work.

1.1. Identify work requirements

1.2. Identify and control hazards

1.3. Coordinate with appropriate personnel

2. Prepare equipment for operation.

2.1. Check operation and function of prime movers by applying principles of operation and procedures

2.2. Check the operational area to ensure that any potential hazards which may affect the operation of the equipment are removed

2.3. Conduct required safety checks and pre-starts to determine or verify the operational condition of the equipment.

3. Start up prime movers.

3.1. Commission and bring on line prime mover protection devices and ancillary equipment as required by start-up

3.2. Start up prime mover according to procedures.

4. Monitor and assess prime mover systems.

4.1. Monitor fuel, energy systems and flows as required for prime mover use

4.2. Ensure adequate supplies of clean air at the stated rate or temperature are delivered to the prime mover to allow for successful operation to be achieved

4.3. Monitor lubrication systems to verify that operational parts are functioning efficiently and effectively, and to ensure that all moving parts are operating in a friction free and clean environment

4.4. Monitor and adjust cooling systems to allow for the most efficient operating temperature to be maintained throughout all operating conditions

4.5. Monitor governing systems to allow correct operational speeds of equipment to be maintained and regulated.

4.6. Take appropriate action as a result of monitoring observations.

5. Monitor operational maintenance requirements.

5.1. Conduct routine inspections and checks to ensure normal or stated prime mover operation is maintained

5.2. Identify equipment faults through observation of the operational equipment and periodic sampling and testing

5.3. Take appropriate action on items found

5.4. Record operational data to provide a historical record of the operating condition of equipment.

6. Isolate and de-isolate plant.

6.1. Isolate plant

6.2. Make safe for required work

6.3. Check plant is ready to be returned to service

6.4. Prepare plant for return to service.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PMAOPS221B appears in the following qualifications:

  • PMA20108 - Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
  • PMA30108 - Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
  • PMA40108 - Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
  • PMA20108 - Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
  • PMA30108 - Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
  • PMA40108 - Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
  • PMA40113 - Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
  • PMA30113 - Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
  • PMA20113 - Certificate II in Process Plant Operations

And the skillsets: