Assessor Resource
PMAOPS247A
Operate powered separation equipment
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to a person who has the responsibility for starting up and shutting down separation equipment to procedures, and making adjustments to flow rate and pressure, depending on the type of separation equipment.
This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator as appropriate.
This unit does not cover stand alone, non-powered dual phase separation equipment or chemical separation equipment, which are instead covered by:
PMAOPS246A Operate separation equipment
PMAOPS208B Operate chemical separation equipment.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge needed to operate typical powered dual phase separation equipment as used in a chemical, oil/hydrocarbons or metalliferous minerals processing plant. It also includes solving problems with separation processes and the equipment, including the driver powering the separation equipment.
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