PMAOPS201 — Operate fluid flow equipment

1 Prepare for work

• 1.1Receive and give shift handover
• 1.2Identify work requirements
• 1.3Identify and control hazards
• 1.4Coordinate with appropriate personnel
• 1.5Check for recent work undertaken on plant item
• 1.6Note any outstanding/incomplete work
• 1.7Check operational status of fluid flow equipment

2 Operate pumps

• 2.1Identify the type of pump
• 2.2Start up and shut down pump as required
• 2.3Adjust flow and head/pressure as appropriate to type of pump
• 2.4Complete routine checks and reports and take appropriate action as required

3 Operate pump drivers

• 3.1Monitor critical variables such as amps, temperature and vibration
• 3.2Keep critical variables in range
• 3.3Recognise trends/patterns which indicate a potential or actual problem with the pump driver
• 3.4Take action to ensure driver as required

4 Operate valves

• 4.1Identify the type of valve
• 4.2Operate valve in a manner appropriate to the valve type
• 4.3Complete routine checks and reports and take appropriate action as required

5 Recognise and take appropriate action on abnormal fluid system situations

• 5.1Monitor fluid flow system frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and smell, sight, sound and feel as appropriate
• 5.2Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
• 5.3Recognise situations which may require action
• 5.4Resolve routine problems
• 5.5Take actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved

6 Isolate and de-isolate equipment

• 6.1Complete any required pre-start checks
• 6.2Start up/shut down/changeover fluid flow equipment according to the equipment type and duty in liaison with other personnel
• 6.3Isolate equipment
• 6.4Make safe for required work
• 6.5Check plant is ready to be returned to service
• 6.6De-isolate and prepare plant for return to service

What does an assessment tool for PMAOPS201 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMAOPS201 needs to address all 45 unit components: 6 elements with 29 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for PMAOPS201?

Auditori pulls the current release of PMAOPS201 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for PMAOPS201 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PMAOPS201 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of PMAOPS201, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.