FWPCOT3334 — Conduct steam boiler operations

1 Prepare for steam boiler operations

• 1.1Determine job requirements from work order and, where required, check with appropriate personnel
• 1.2Confirm workplace health and safety and environmental protection practices and/or procedures and emergency procedures for tasks
• 1.3Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to steam boiler operations
• 1.4Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness
• 1.5Identify and set quantity of steam to be generated for allocated process as specified in work order
• 1.6Check boiler house chemicals for correct labelling to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
• 1.7Complete pre-operational safety and pre-start-up checks to ensure operational effectiveness of boiler

2 Start up and monitor boiler

• 2.1Start boiler according to workplace procedures
• 2.2Assess boiler condition for anomalies during start-up, and rectify or report to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
• 2.3Monitor boiler operation, diagnose status and adjust to maintain safe and efficient operation
• 2.4Store and record boiler house chemicals according to workplace safety and environmental protection practices and/or procedures
• 2.5Shut down boiler in cases of fire according to emergency procedure
• 2.6Record and report boiler operation and fuel efficiency to appropriate personnel

3 Shut down, inspect and store boiler

• 3.1Isolate and shut down boiler according to workplace safety procedures
• 3.2Prepare boiler for periodic internal and external inspection according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
• 3.3Inspect and test boiler regularly according to workplace boiler inspection and maintenance program
• 3.4Remove valves and fittings according to workplace procedures and manufacturer requirements, if required
• 3.5Clean boiler externally and internally, as required, according to workplace procedures, environmental protection requirements and manufacturer instructions
• 3.6Select storage mode and store boiler according to workplace procedures
• 3.7Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel

What does an assessment tool for FWPCOT3334 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FWPCOT3334 needs to address all 59 unit components: 3 elements with 20 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 28 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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