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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used.

Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include:

health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, equipment and production processes and hazardous materials

Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made

any relevant licence and certification requirements.

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.

Hazards

Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of:

health and safety risks

sustainability risks

regulatory risks.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret technical reports, technical specifications and data

confirm information and resources for the work

identify failure modes, including:

corrosion modes

impact/compression/tensile modes

determine methods to investigate the failure, including:

specifying testwork

observing relevant procedures

analysing relevant plant records and logs

collect evidence resulting from the investigations

develop a report on the analysis, including summary of:

the nature of the failure

the methods used to determine this cause

conclusions drawn

recommendations made

distinguish between causes of failure, including:

mechanical (wear and impact)

thermal (thermal stresses and flame impingement)

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply complex and/or theoretical mathematical calculations.

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to fulfil their job role, including knowledge of:

properties of all common refractory materials

types of failure modes, including:

corrosion modes

impact/compression/tensile modes

common causes of failures

methods of investigating failures

impact of failures on refractory life

regulatory framework

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.