Operate grinding equipment

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
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
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
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 PMC552003, 'Operate grinding equipment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate grinding equipment' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

PMC552003 appears in the following qualifications:

  • PMC30110 - Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products
  • PMC20110 - Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products
  • PMC40110 - Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products
  • PMA20113 - Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
  • PMC20116 - Certificate II in Manufactured Mineral Products
  • PMC40116 - Certificate IV in Manufactured Mineral Products
  • PMC30116 - Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products
  • PMA20116 - Certificate II in Process Plant Operations