Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PMAOPS221B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and monitor prime movers
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PMAOPS221B - Operate and monitor prime movers |
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Description | This unit covers the operation of a prime mover and its ancillary equipment is used to drive a high pressure pump or compressor. The prime mover may be a large high voltage/current electrical motor, a turbine or a diesel engine. It is a complex, independent item of equipment with a specialised start up and shut down procedure. It may have its own control panel and inbuilt vibration monitoring equipment. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Often the operation of a prime mover will require a 'ticket' (special licence) to operate and local requirements need to be checked. This unit includes starting up/shutting down and monitoring the performance of the equipment and a full understanding of HSE requirements including emergency situations.The operations technician would:identify and report operational problemsbe aware of and contribute to a safe working environmentcontribute to the safe and productive operation of the prime movermonitor, shut down and start up prime mover and ancillary equipment using relevant procedures.This unit does not apply to close coupled motors which are operated as part of the equipment, eg for pump motors see PMAOPS201B Operate fluid flow equipment.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. | ||
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 |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for work. |
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Element: Prepare equipment for operation. |
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Element: Start up prime movers. |
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Element: Monitor and assess prime mover systems. |
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Element: Monitor operational maintenance requirements. |
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Element: Isolate and de-isolate plant. |
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