Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PMAOPS246A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate separation equipment
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PMAOPS246A - Operate separation equipment |
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Description | This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge needed to operate typical stand-alone dual phase separation equipment as used in a chemical, oil/hydrocarbons or metalliferous minerals processing plant, and solving problems with separation processes. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to a person who has the responsibility for starting up and shutting down separation operations in accordance with procedures, and making adjustments to flow rate and pressure, depending on the type of separation equipment.This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.This unit does not cover powered separation equipment (e.g. centrifuge), or chemical separation equipment, which are instead covered by:PMAOPS247A Operate powered separation equipmentPMAOPS208B Operate chemical separation 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. | ||
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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