Assessor Resource
PMASMELT260B
Form carbon anodes
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This competency unit typically covers items of equipment, such as:
carbon paste preparation, heating, mixing and delivery
carbon anode forming equipment
carbon anode cooling system
ancillary equipment, such as heating systems, scrubbers and fans
conveyors, power and free
The plant technician would:
monitor the carbon anode forming process
operate materials handling equipment
recognise and respond to 'out-of-parameter' issues
respond to emergency situations
identify and control hazards in the workplace.
Generally the operator would be part of a team during start up and shut down procedures and would be expected to be capable of demonstrating competence in all parts of this unit. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team.
This unit does not require the operation of a central control panel.
This competency applies to plant technicians who are required to operate the carbon anode forming process in the production of carbon anodes used in the aluminium smelting process.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)