Assessor Resource
PMAOPS366A
Operate sintering equipment
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to a person who has the responsibility for starting up, shutting down and operating sintering equipment to procedures, and making adjustments (e.g. feed rate and temperature) to the sintering 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 pelletising equipment, which is covered by:
PMAOPS365A Operate pelletising equipment.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge needed to operate typical sintering equipment as used in a metalliferous minerals processing plant. It also includes solving problems with sintering processes and the equipment.
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