Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PMAOPS210B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate particulates handling equipment
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PMAOPS210B - Operate particulates handling equipment |
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Description | This competency covers the operation of the range of equipment used to store and convey particulate solids. This competency is typically performed by many operators in a solids handling plant and is often a starting point for operators to learn the operation of the plant as a whole. It covers items of equipment such as mechanical conveyor systems (including feeders), and/or pneumatic conveyor systems and storage equipment such as hoppers and silos or stockpiles. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | In this competency the operator would control the conveyor systems transporting particulates into or out of storage (e.g. silos, stockpiles). This means setting up, starting and stopping mechanical or pneumatic conveyor systems and their feeder systems (if any) to convey the materials from one point to another (e.g. between storage units, from storage to packing area). During the process the operator would monitor the operations and take appropriate action to keep particulates moving correctly. This could include removing blockages and preventing rat holing or bridging in hoppers/silos. This also requires the operator to recognise indications of potential problems with the equipment and to take appropriate and timely remedial action. The operator would carry out minor maintenance according to procedures, or report maintenance requirements outside the operator's level of ability.The operator would also manage the particulates storage facilities. This includes:transferring stock into, out of or between storage unitsmaking effective use of the available storage capacitymonitoring the quality, quantity and location of stocksupplying customers (internal or external) with the correct quality and quantity of stockidentifying and controlling hazards related to particulates handling equipment and surrounding areas.Generally the operator would be part of a team during start up and shut down procedures and would be expected to be capable of demonstrating competence in all parts of this unit. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team.Should this be a complex storage facility see PMAOPS309B Operate particulates handling_storage equipment. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable Not applicable | ||
Competency Field | Not applicable |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for work |
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Element: Operate mechanical conveyors and/or feeders as required |
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Element: Operate pneumatic/vacuum conveyor as required |
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Element: Operate fan/blower if appropriate |
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Element: Transfer particulates |
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Element: Isolate and de-isolate plant |
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