Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to tap furnaces

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for tapping furnaces

troubleshoot

work withhandle high temperature materials

identify hazards

interpret reports

use lifting techniques

monitor systemplant

report defects

use fault finding rectification and reporting techniques

use safe work practices

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to tap furnaces

principles of furnace operation

characteristics of molten metal

molten metal tapping procedures

furnace tapping components

trouble shooting

combustion principles

hazards associated with hot molten metal

safe working procedures with molten metal

protective equipment for working with hot materials

potential dangers inherent in specific plant and equipment

safe working procedures and systems

dobie bar and clay gun positioning

sampling methods

despatch of waste products

plant requirements for various schedules

service requirements and specifications

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for tapping furnaces

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of furnace tapping

working with others to undertake and complete the furnace tapping in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of furnace tapping that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the furnace tapping

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Legislation may include Acts and regulations dealing with:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Hazards may include:

Environmental issues may include:

Equipment and plant cleaning methods may include:

Equipment indicator readings may include:

Start-up checks and procedures may include:

Burners may be:

Furnaces may be:

Furnace problems may include:

Maintenance may include:

Services may include:

Fault and variances may occur in: