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PMAOPS360A
Operate a metalliferous kiln_furnace
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to a plant technician who has the responsibility for the operation of a metalliferous kiln or furnace in an industrial scale metalliferous processing facility, including furnaces for calcining and roasting of ores.
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 requires a detailed knowledge of the kiln/furnace and related equipment, operating processes at high temperatures, handling ore and very hot materials, procedures and metallurgy to the extent of being able to determine and apply the raw materials feed. Since the kiln/furnace may operate continuously for long periods of time, the plant technician will be expected to take over the operation from others and take responsibility for the operation whilst there. The plant technician would be expected to contribute to start-ups and shutdowns of the kiln/furnace.
This unit does NOT require the operation of a central control panel.
This unit has been written around the high temperature treatment of ores, usually below the metal melting point, so the feed and product are expected to be solids. This unit is not intended to include the handling of molten metal. However, it should also be applicable to other ores and materials with appropriate contextualisation.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge needed to operate a metalliferous kiln/furnace for the high temperature treatment of ores.
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