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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for auxiliary plant and equipment monitoring and operation
   • Access, interpret and apply, monitoring and operation of auxiliary plant and equipment, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Establish and maintain communication with other personnel using approved communication methods
   • Carry out equipment pre-start checks
   • Use dust suppression and extraction methods
2. Carry out plant and equipment inspections and checks
   • Check correct plant operation prior to start-up
   • Check condition of plant and equipment for fault, identify damaged and inoperable equipment and report to relevant personnel
   • Complete all required written documentation for shift hand-over.
   • Physically, continuously inspect plant, take equipment indicator readings and identify and rectify defects and potential problems
   • Communicate all shift information verbally or in writing to oncoming shift
3. Operate and monitor plant and equipment
   • Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
   • Monitor operating plant and equipment for correct, efficient performance
   • Changeover auxiliary/ancillary plant to meet operational and maintenance requirements
   • Interpret and respond to plant alarms, take remedial actions and notify appropriate personnel
   • Identify basic faults and adjustments and make repairs to running/operating plant where necessary to maintain plant performance
   • Complete all written required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
4. Maintain plant and equipment efficiency
   • Carry out plant and equipment maintenance
   • Check and adjust plant condition to maintain efficient operation
   • Clear pipeline and pumping system blockages
   • Maintain materials storage vessel levels to meet plant operating demands
   • Clean plant to maintain condition of all equipment and work area hygiene
   • Identify and report hazards
   • Take and test samples
5. Shutdown and/or isolate plant and equipment
   • Carry out plant and equipment shutdown procedures
   • Isolate plant and equipment for maintenance and plant configuration purposes
   • Perform post shutdown or isolation checks
   • Provide support for maintenance personnel and activities
   • Communicate shift change-over details to oncoming shift
6. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
   • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process records
7. Plan and prepare for auxiliary plant and equipment monitoring and operation
   • Access, interpret and apply, monitoring and operation of auxiliary plant and equipment, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the activity
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Establish and maintain communication with other personnel using approved communication methods
   • Carry out equipment pre-start checks
   • Use dust suppression and extraction methods
8. Carry out plant and equipment inspections and checks
   • Check correct plant operation prior to start-up
   • Check condition of plant and equipment for fault, identify damaged and inoperable equipment and report to relevant personnel
   • Complete all required written documentation for shift hand-over.
   • Physically, continuously inspect plant, take equipment indicator readings and identify and rectify defects and potential problems
   • Communicate all shift information verbally or in writing to oncoming shift
9. Operate and monitor plant and equipment
   • Carry out plant and equipment start-up checks and procedures
   • Monitor operating plant and equipment for correct, efficient performance
   • Changeover auxiliary/ancillary plant to meet operational and maintenance requirements
   • Interpret and respond to plant alarms, take remedial actions and notify appropriate personnel
   • Identify basic faults and adjustments and make repairs to running/operating plant where necessary to maintain plant performance
   • Complete all written required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
10. Maintain plant and equipment efficiency
    • Carry out plant and equipment maintenance
    • Check and adjust plant condition to maintain efficient operation
    • Clear pipeline and pumping system blockages
    • Maintain materials storage vessel levels to meet plant operating demands
    • Clean plant to maintain condition of all equipment and work area hygiene
    • Identify and report hazards
    • Take and test samples
11. Shutdown and/or isolate plant and equipment
    • Carry out plant and equipment shutdown procedures
    • Isolate plant and equipment for maintenance and plant configuration purposes
    • Perform post shutdown or isolation checks
    • Provide support for maintenance personnel and activities
    • Communicate shift change-over details to oncoming shift
12. Conduct housekeeping activities
    • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
    • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
    • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
    • Process records

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective monitoring and operation of auxiliary plant and equipment operations including:

changing over auxiliary/ancillary plant to meet operational and maintenance requirements

identifying basic faults and adjustments and make repairs to running/operating plant

carrying out plant and equipment maintenance

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

identify and handle hazardous goods

maintaining, cleaning and operating equipment

identifying potential risks and hazards

lifting loads (manual handling, cranes and loads)

works with others to undertake and complete the monitoring and operation of auxiliary plant and equipment that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating to confirm work requirements

demonstrates completion of the monitoring and operation of auxiliary plant and equipment that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

operating and monitoring equipment including:

starting up auxiliary plant,

monitoring plant and equipment for correct and efficient performance,

take equipment indicator readings and identify and rectify defects and potential problems

interpret and respond to plant alarms

clearing pipeline and pumping system blockages

maintaining materials storage vessel levels to meet plant operating demands

performing post shutdown or isolation checks

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of auxiliary plant and equipment monitoring and operating through:

applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

work health and safety

operating auxiliary equipment

applying safe work practices

maintaining plant configuration and function

complying with auxiliary equipment configuration and function

complying with breakdown and emergency procedures

using troubleshooting techniques

complying with sampling and testing purpose and procedures

identifying plant and equipment limitations and operating parameters

complying with plant and equipment safety requirements

applying isolation procedures

applying metallurgical processes and effects on product

applying operational, site procedures and checks

applying environmental requirements and procedures

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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