Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PMAOPS217B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate wet milling equipment
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PMAOPS217B - Operate wet milling equipment |
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Description | This competency covers the operation of wet milling equipment as found in plants manufacturing paint and other materials. It includes starting up and monitoring the performance of the equipment under supervision, and shutting down the equipment in an emergency, if instructed to do so.The wet milling equipment may be vertical or horizontal mills, and may incorporate rolls, balls or beads as the milling medium. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | The operator would:be aware of and contribute to a safe working environmentidentify and report operational problems to their supervisor/control room operatorcontribute to plant optimisationexecute all routine activities including process monitoring, sampling, planning and maintenance (in accordance with position description).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.This unit does not require the operation of a central control panel. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for work. |
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Element: Start up mill. |
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Element: Monitor milling operation. |
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Element: Shut down and start up milling equipment. |
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Element: Isolate and de-isolate plant. |
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