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Evidence Guide: RIIPSM305D - Operate converters

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RIIPSM305D - Operate converters

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan and prepare for converter operation

  1. Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  2. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
  3. Establish and maintain communications with other personnel
  4. Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity
  5. Check and test control and monitoring systems
  6. Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment
  7. Carry out computer systems and equipment pre-start checks
  8. Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  9. Follow emergency procedures
  10. Ensure approved dust suppression and extraction methods are in place
  11. Ensure work area is adequately ventilated
Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Establish and maintain communications with other personnel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check and test control and monitoring systems

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carry out computer systems and equipment pre-start checks

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow emergency procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure approved dust suppression and extraction methods are in place

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure work area is adequately ventilated

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start-up converter

  1. Perform pre-start checks
  2. Carry out start-ups from standby and after maintenance
  3. Carry out first charge
  4. Stabilise the system
Perform pre-start checks

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carry out start-ups from standby and after maintenance

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carry out first charge

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stabilise the system

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor and control the process

  1. Complete routine checks, logs and written paperwork
  2. Identify and address signs of potential and actual problems
  3. Monitor condition of metal and take action to maintain production schedule and quality
  4. Monitor availability of feeds and take action to maintain production schedule and quality
  5. Monitor and maintain blast air flow to converter
  6. Monitor and maintain converter oxygen
  7. Monitor cooling medium flow to converter to maintain converter temperatures
  8. Maintain metal and gas temperatures
  9. Control and monitor converter movement
  10. Monitor and control rate and amount of additives to molten metal
  11. Respond to warning alarms and lights and take action to rectify
  12. Control and monitor metal and slag blow process and pouring
  13. Complete written reports and log sheets
Complete routine checks, logs and written paperwork

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and address signs of potential and actual problems

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor condition of metal and take action to maintain production schedule and quality

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor availability of feeds and take action to maintain production schedule and quality

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor and maintain blast air flow to converter

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor and maintain converter oxygen

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor cooling medium flow to converter to maintain converter temperatures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain metal and gas temperatures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control and monitor converter movement

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor and control rate and amount of additives to molten metal

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respond to warning alarms and lights and take action to rectify

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control and monitor metal and slag blow process and pouring

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete written reports and log sheets

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain plant availability

  1. Monitor plant throughout shift
  2. Use measured/indicated data and sight to identify issues likely to impact on plant availability
  3. Predict impact of change in one unit/area on other plant unit/areas and communicate to relevant personnel
  4. Test trips and alarms
  5. Inspect converter plant and rectify and/or report faults
  6. Maintain furnace temperature during non-operating periods
  7. Operate Tuyere punching
  8. Prepare plant for maintenance
Monitor plant throughout shift

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use measured/indicated data and sight to identify issues likely to impact on plant availability

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Predict impact of change in one unit/area on other plant unit/areas and communicate to relevant personnel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test trips and alarms

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect converter plant and rectify and/or report faults

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain furnace temperature during non-operating periods

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operate Tuyere punching

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare plant for maintenance

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shutdown converter

  1. Determine type of shutdown required and give warning
  2. Shutdown furnace in required sequence
  3. Leave plant in a condition ready to restart
Determine type of shutdown required and give warning

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shutdown furnace in required sequence

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leave plant in a condition ready to restart

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plan and prepare for converter operation

  1. Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  2. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
  3. Establish and maintain communications with other personnel
  4. Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity
  5. Check and test control and monitoring systems
  6. Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment
  7. Carry out computer systems and equipment pre-start checks
  8. Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  9. Follow emergency procedures
  10. Ensure approved dust suppression and extraction methods are in place
  11. Ensure work area is adequately ventilated
Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Establish and maintain communications with other personnel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check and test control and monitoring systems

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carry out computer systems and equipment pre-start checks

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow emergency procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure approved dust suppression and extraction methods are in place

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure work area is adequately ventilated

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start-up converter

  1. Perform pre-start checks
  2. Carry out start-ups from standby and after maintenance
  3. Carry out first charge
  4. Stabilise the system
Perform pre-start checks

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carry out start-ups from standby and after maintenance

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carry out first charge

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stabilise the system

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor and control the process

  1. Complete routine checks, logs and written paperwork
  2. Identify and address signs of potential and actual problems
  3. Monitor condition of metal and take action to maintain production schedule and quality
  4. Monitor availability of feeds and take action to maintain production schedule and quality
  5. Monitor and maintain blast air flow to converter
  6. Monitor and maintain converter oxygen
  7. Monitor cooling medium flow to converter to maintain converter temperatures
  8. Maintain metal and gas temperatures
  9. Control and monitor converter movement
  10. Monitor and control rate and amount of additives to molten metal
  11. Respond to warning alarms and lights and take action to rectify
  12. Control and monitor metal and slag blow process and pouring
  13. Complete written reports and log sheets
Complete routine checks, logs and written paperwork

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and address signs of potential and actual problems

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor condition of metal and take action to maintain production schedule and quality

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor availability of feeds and take action to maintain production schedule and quality

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor and maintain blast air flow to converter

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor and maintain converter oxygen

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor cooling medium flow to converter to maintain converter temperatures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain metal and gas temperatures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control and monitor converter movement

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor and control rate and amount of additives to molten metal

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respond to warning alarms and lights and take action to rectify

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control and monitor metal and slag blow process and pouring

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete written reports and log sheets

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain plant availability

  1. Monitor plant throughout shift
  2. Use measured/indicated data and sight to identify issues likely to impact on plant availability
  3. Predict impact of change in one unit/area on other plant unit/areas and communicate to relevant personnel
  4. Test trips and alarms
  5. Inspect converter plant and rectify and/or report faults
  6. Maintain furnace temperature during non-operating periods
  7. Operate Tuyere punching
  8. Prepare plant for maintenance
Monitor plant throughout shift

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use measured/indicated data and sight to identify issues likely to impact on plant availability

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Predict impact of change in one unit/area on other plant unit/areas and communicate to relevant personnel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test trips and alarms

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect converter plant and rectify and/or report faults

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain furnace temperature during non-operating periods

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operate Tuyere punching

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare plant for maintenance

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shutdown converter

  1. Determine type of shutdown required and give warning
  2. Shutdown furnace in required sequence
  3. Leave plant in a condition ready to restart
Determine type of shutdown required and give warning

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shutdown furnace in required sequence

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leave plant in a condition ready to restart

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

1. Plan and prepare for converter operation

1.1 Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details

1.3 Establish and maintain communications with other personnel

1.4 Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity

1.5 Check and test control and monitoring systems

1.6 Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment

1.7 Carry out computer systems and equipment pre-start checks

1.8 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.9 Follow emergency procedures

1.10 Ensure approved dust suppression and extraction methods are in place

1.11 Ensure work area is adequately ventilated

2. Start-up converter

2.1 Perform pre-start checks

2.2 Carry out start-ups from standby and after maintenance

2.3 Carry out first charge

2.4 Stabilise the system

3. Monitor and control the process

3.1 Complete routine checks, logs and written paperwork

3.2 Identify and address signs of potential and actual problems

3.3 Monitor condition of metal and take action to maintain production schedule and quality

3.4 Monitor availability of feeds and take action to maintain production schedule and quality

3.5 Monitor and maintain blast air flow to converter

3.6 Monitor and maintain converter oxygen

3.7 Monitor cooling medium flow to converter to maintain converter temperatures

3.8 Maintain metal and gas temperatures

3.9 Control and monitor converter movement

3.10 Monitor and control rate and amount of additives to molten metal

3.11 Respond to warning alarms and lights and take action to rectify

3.12 Control and monitor metal and slag blow process and pouring

3.13 Complete written reports and log sheets

4. Maintain plant availability

4.1 Monitor plant throughout shift

4.2 Use measured/indicated data and sight to identify issues likely to impact on plant availability

4.3 Predict impact of change in one unit/area on other plant unit/areas and communicate to relevant personnel

4.4 Test trips and alarms

4.5 Inspect converter plant and rectify and/or report faults

4.6 Maintain furnace temperature during non-operating periods

4.7 Operate Tuyere punching

4.8 Prepare plant for maintenance

5. Shutdown converter

5.1 Determine type of shutdown required and give warning

5.2 Shutdown furnace in required sequence

5.3 Leave plant in a condition ready to restart

Required Skills and Knowledge

1. Plan and prepare for converter operation

1.1 Access, interpret and apply smelting documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details

1.3 Establish and maintain communications with other personnel

1.4 Select appropriate personal protective equipment for the work activity

1.5 Check and test control and monitoring systems

1.6 Select appropriate type of auxiliary equipment

1.7 Carry out computer systems and equipment pre-start checks

1.8 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.9 Follow emergency procedures

1.10 Ensure approved dust suppression and extraction methods are in place

1.11 Ensure work area is adequately ventilated

2. Start-up converter

2.1 Perform pre-start checks

2.2 Carry out start-ups from standby and after maintenance

2.3 Carry out first charge

2.4 Stabilise the system

3. Monitor and control the process

3.1 Complete routine checks, logs and written paperwork

3.2 Identify and address signs of potential and actual problems

3.3 Monitor condition of metal and take action to maintain production schedule and quality

3.4 Monitor availability of feeds and take action to maintain production schedule and quality

3.5 Monitor and maintain blast air flow to converter

3.6 Monitor and maintain converter oxygen

3.7 Monitor cooling medium flow to converter to maintain converter temperatures

3.8 Maintain metal and gas temperatures

3.9 Control and monitor converter movement

3.10 Monitor and control rate and amount of additives to molten metal

3.11 Respond to warning alarms and lights and take action to rectify

3.12 Control and monitor metal and slag blow process and pouring

3.13 Complete written reports and log sheets

4. Maintain plant availability

4.1 Monitor plant throughout shift

4.2 Use measured/indicated data and sight to identify issues likely to impact on plant availability

4.3 Predict impact of change in one unit/area on other plant unit/areas and communicate to relevant personnel

4.4 Test trips and alarms

4.5 Inspect converter plant and rectify and/or report faults

4.6 Maintain furnace temperature during non-operating periods

4.7 Operate Tuyere punching

4.8 Prepare plant for maintenance

5. Shutdown converter

5.1 Determine type of shutdown required and give warning

5.2 Shutdown furnace in required sequence

5.3 Leave plant in a condition ready to restart

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete converter operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and coordinate work activities

demonstrates completion of operating converters that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

completing computer system and equipment pre-start checks

completing converter start-up

completing checks, logs and paperwork

monitoring and maintaining:

condition of metal

availability of feeds

blast air flow

coverter oxygen

cooling medium flow to convertor

metal and gas temperatures

converter movement

rate and amount of additives

metal and slag bow process and pouring

inspecting converter plant and rectifying/reporting faults

shutting down converter

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in operating converters through:

identifying auxiliary equipment types, purposes and operation

identifying air, water and oxygen systems and their purpose

identifying metal and slag blow purpose and applying method

applying combustion principles

applying principles of converter operation