Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Receive and give shift handover

1.2

Identify work requirements

1.3

Identify and control hazards

1.4

Coordinate with appropriate personnel

1.5

Check for recent work undertaken on handling and storage facility

1.6

Note any outstanding/incomplete work

1.7

Check operational status of handling and storage facility

2

Prepare storage facilities

2.1

Identify contents of each storage unit/area in the facility

2.2

Recognise storage types for each product being stored

2.3

Identify leakage and other problems with storage facility

2.4

Confirm safety systems are operational, where required

2.5

Carry out general housekeeping of facility to remove foreign matter or hazards

2.6

Record and/or communicate identified maintenance requirements

3

Operate conveyor/solids transport systems

3.1

Describe the type of handling and storage facility, the component plant items and their duties

3.2

Identify the storage required to supply or store particulates

3.3

Set up routing of transport systems to meet requirements

3.4

Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking appropriate action on unexpected readings

3.5

Adjust handling facility and its component plant items as appropriate to their type and duty to maximise performance

3.6

Convey correct material from and to correct location as required

4

Diagnose and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures

4.1

Monitor handling and storage facility and its component plant items frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses

4.2

Describe impacts of any changes upstream and downstream

4.3

Recognise actual and developing situations which may require action

4.4

Apply operational knowledge to resolve problems

4.5

Take other actions on abnormal situations which cannot be resolved during the shift to ensure safety and the resolution of the situation

4.6

Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

5

Manage particulates storage facility

5.1

Monitor quality and quantity of stored solids

5.2

Identify and deal with product contamination

5.3

Transfer stock into, out of or between storage units as required

5.4

Supply customers with correct quality and quantity in a timely manner

5.5

Make effective use of available storage capacity

5.6

Monitor storage facility for actual or potential problems likely to affect the efficient operation of the facility

6

Isolate and de-isolate handling and storage facility/equipment

6.1

Complete any required pre-start checks

6.2

Start up/shut down handling and storage facility according to the handling and storage facility type and duty in liaison with other personnel

6.3

Start up/shut down/changeover component plant items within unit according to their type and duty in liaison with other personnel

6.4

Isolate entire handling and storage facility and/or any component plant item

6.5

Make safe for required work

6.6

Check handling and storage facility/plant item is ready to be returned to service

6.7

De-isolate and prepare handling and storage facility/plant item for return to service