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UEPOPS322 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and monitor alkalinity reduction plant

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency UEPOPS322 - Operate and monitor alkalinity reduction plant
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor alkalinity reduction plant which includes cooling tower water dosing equipment.Alkalinity is a measure of the bicarbonates and carbonates in water i.e. a measure of limestone content in water. Alkalinity can affect the chlorine residual in power generation plant effluent.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate alkalinity reduction plant, test alkalinity reduction plant, analyse alkalinity reduction plant faults, monitor and inspect alkalinity reduction plant and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator. Power generation plant operators are typically trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practicesThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Operations
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare work
  • Safety issues related to the operating and monitoring of alkalinity reduction plant are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and legislative requirements
  • Work requirements are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, from appropriate personnel and documentation
  • Documentation to determine alkalinity reduction plant status is assessed and evaluated, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Inspection and field preparation for alkalinity reduction plant service is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
  • Alkalinity reduction plant operational prerequisites are established, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
  • Sequence for recommissioning of alkalinity reduction plant is determined, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements
       
Element: Work requirements are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, from appropriate personnel and documentation
       
Element: Documentation to determine alkalinity reduction plant status is assessed and evaluated, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Inspection and field preparation for alkalinity reduction plant service is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
       
Element: Alkalinity reduction plant operational prerequisites are established, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
       
Element: Sequence for recommissioning of alkalinity reduction plant is determined, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements
       
Element: Operate alkalinity reductionplant
  • Alkalinity reduction plant is operated, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' operating recommendations
       
Element: Alkalinity reduction plant is monitored and observed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to detect deviations from normal operating conditions
       
Element: Corrective actions are taken to rectify abnormalities in alkalinity reduction plant, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
       
Element: Alkalinity reduction plant is identified and removed from service, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements
       
Element: Corrective actions are taken, in accordance with workplace procedures, when abnormalities are identified during the removal from service of alkalinity reduction plant
       
Element: Test alkalinity reductionplant operation
  • Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Alkalinity reduction plant is observed for correct operational response, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures, when response does not meet with documentation, alkalinity reduction plant integrity or personnel safety requirements
       
Element: Alkalinity reduction plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of testing, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Analyse alkalinity reductionplant faults
  • Causes of abnormal alkalinity reduction plant operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and by analysing technical and operational information
       
Element: Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Alkalinity reduction plant integrity, and personnel safety, is maintained, in accordance with workplace procedures, and in consultation with appropriate personnel and technical and operational documentation
       
Element: Monitor and inspect alkalinity reductionplant
  • Alkalinity reduction plant to be monitored or inspected is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Alkalinity reduction plant is monitored or inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for normal operation or to detect deviations
       
Element: Appropriate personnel are notified when defects are detected, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Alkalinity reduction plant problems, movements and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Documentation is updated, in accordance with workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Safety issues related to the operating and monitoring of alkalinity reduction plant are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and legislative requirements 
Work requirements are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, from appropriate personnel and documentation 
Documentation to determine alkalinity reduction plant status is assessed and evaluated, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Inspection and field preparation for alkalinity reduction plant service is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations 
Alkalinity reduction plant operational prerequisites are established, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations 
Sequence for recommissioning of alkalinity reduction plant is determined, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
Alkalinity reduction plant is operated, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' operating recommendations 
 
 
 
 
Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
Causes of abnormal alkalinity reduction plant operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and by analysing technical and operational information 
 
 
Alkalinity reduction plant to be monitored or inspected is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
Alkalinity reduction plant problems, movements and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 

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