Assessor Resource
PMASUP343B
Monitor and maintain cathodic protection systems
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Generally the operations technician would operate independently and be expected to be capable of performing all parts of this unit, however they may be part of a team during critical inspections or maintenance operations. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team.
The operations technician will:
monitor CP systems
retrofit components that test faulty
optimise system outputs
identify and rectify operational problems
diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
AS 2885 Part 3 applies as the principle reference standard for this competency.
This unit has no prerequisites. However, under some circumstances electrical licences or restricted electrical licences may be required. Local regulations need to be checked for details.
In a typical scenario the operations technician conducts the maintenance and monitoring of pipeline cathodic protection (CP) systems and routine operations normally conducted on those systems. The technician is required to carry out prescribed inspections and monitoring activities as detailed in procedures and compile reports, outlining results, including identified system anomalies.
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