List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Conduct pre-operational safety checks | 1.1. Confirm plant status and boiler types through inspections, observation and other information. 1.2. Plan operational safety checks according to work health and safety (WHS), productivity requirements,environmental and safe working requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and house keeping requirements. 1.3. Identify and report potential work area hazards and implement control measures. 1.4. Establish work and output requirements. 1.5. Conduct pre operational and safety checks on equipment. 1.6. Remove isolations. 1.7. Confirm availability of process supplies. |
2. Conduct startup procedures | 2.1. Establish pre-light conditions. 2.2. Start boiler and bring on-line. 2.3. Monitor boiler condition during startup to detect abnormal conditions. 2.4. Observe system and plant for correct operational response. 2.5. Detect deviations from required operating conditions and rectify using corrective action. |
3. Record and report start up activities | 3.1. Document responses to corrective actions, as required. 3.2. Record and report on start up information, as required. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:
manage a steam boiler startup, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, in a pulp and paper manufacturing facility, by:
checking, setting up and starting the boiler within an appropriate time frame
implementing isolation and access procedures
identifying and actioning problems
identifying and monitoring process control points
maintaining a clean and hazard free work area
recording and reporting on operational data
communicating effectively, through written and verbal means, and working safely with others, in the work area.
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
implications of pre operational checks including low water level alarm, high water level alarm, low water level, alarm lockout, hydrostatic test, burner management system and safety valve test
documentation and procedures relevant to steam boiler startups, in the pulp and paper industry including:
work health and safety (WHS) including high risk load shifting licensing requirements, plant clearance, job safety analysis and permit systems
appropriate boiler/pressure vessel operator certification
confined space standards and regulations
productivity requirements
quality procedures
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
environmental sustainability requirements and practices
machinery and plant manufacturing operating manuals
enterprise policies and procedures
oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines
plant isolation documentation
job sheets and operator's log
manufacturer's specifications and maintenance documentation
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
incidents reports
the use of materials and supplies for boiler startups including chemicals, coal, oil, gas, additives, air, water, wood waste, steam recovery process products and power
hazards and risks identification
maintenance systems including operator level maintenance as per site agreements, operator maintenance schedules, maintenance suppliers and pro-active maintenance strategies
processes, layout and associated services relevant to steam generation plant and sufficient to carry out startup activities within level of responsibility
boiler water treatment system and reasons for treatment
electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control steam generation systems.
The following resources must be made available:
access to the full range of equipment required to start up steam boiler operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility
electronic control systems which includes Digital Control System (DCS), touch screens or robotics required for steam boiler startup
personal protective equipment suitable for managing a steam boiler startup
applicable WHS and isolation work place procedures, environmental guidelines and safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and workplace housekeeping requirements
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
sample workplace documentation, procedures and reports including SOP, quality procedures, environmental sustainability requirements/practices, plant manufacturing operating manuals, enterprise policies and procedures, oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines, plant isolation documentation, safe work documentation.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or in a productive environment that accurately reflects performance in a workplace.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.