Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Operate kiln/furnace
- Describe the type of kiln/furnace, the component plant items and their duties
- Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking action on unexpected readings
- Adjust feed composition and rate, gas flows and temperatures to meet product requirements
- Change rate, grade or specification smoothly in accordance with procedures
- Diagnose and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures
- Monitor kiln/furnace and its component plant items frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses
- Describe impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
- Recognise actual and developing situations which may require action
- Apply operational knowledge to resolve problems
- Take actions on abnormal situations which cannot be resolved during the shift to ensure safety and the resolution of the situation
- Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
- Isolate and de-isolate kiln/ furnace and its component plant items
- Complete any required pre-start checks
- Start up/shut down kiln/furnace according to its type and duty in liaison with other personnel
- Start up/shut down/changeover component plant items within unit according to their type and duty in liaison with other personnel
- Isolate entire kiln/furnace system and/or any component plant item
- Make safe for required work
- Check kiln/furnace system/component plant item is ready to be returned to service
- De-isolate and prepare kiln/furnace/plant item for return to service