Required skills include

Ability to

access workplace information ash separation requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

confirm status of equipment and that services are available

conduct prestart checks

demonstrate startup procedures for preparing and operating each equipment component in the system

demonstrate safe chemical preparation and handling

monitor the ash separation system including visual inspection and conducting tests to monitor characteristics such as

moisture content of ash going out of the system

available storage capacity of ash holding area

filter performance and condition

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

report andor record corrective action as required

demonstrate shift handover procedure and confirm that replacement operators are aware of equipment status and operating requirements prior to completing handover

record operating information

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

relevant state OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to operation of the ash removal system and associated control measures

purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

methods used to render equipment safe to inspect maintain andor clean including lockout tagout and isolation procedures

properties of ash or soot and the impact on filter operation

functions and operating principles of ash separation system and related equipment

relationship between vacuum filter speed and cake permeability

operating requirements and parameters

test methods

common causes of variation and corrective action required

procedures for responding to emergency situations including safe shutdown procedure

handover and long term shut down and storage procedures

environmental issues and controls

procedures for containing and managing ash spills

housekeeping standards for the work area

reporting and recording systems

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to

Conduct prestart checks

Demonstrate startup procedures

Demonstrate safe chemical preparation and handling

Monitor the ash separation system

Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

Report andor record corrective action

Demonstrate shift handover procedure

Record operating information

Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Ash separation system and related equipment

Relevant codes and standards

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

Method of assessment

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit This may include

FDFOPA Operate a process control interface

FDFOP2030A Operate a process control interface.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Codes of practice

Workplace information

Equipment

Hazards

Ash separation

Services

Chemicals

Equipment status

Equipment operation and monitoring

Teamwork

Information systems