PMAOPS217 — Operate wet milling 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 equipment

2 Operate mill in accordance with procedures

• 2.1Identify the type of wet mill and duty
• 2.2Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking appropriate action on unexpected readings
• 2.3Adjust mill, as appropriate to type and duty
• 2.4Change rate, grade or specification smoothly

3 Recognise and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures

• 3.1Monitor mill operating condition frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses
• 3.2Identify impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
• 3.3Recognise situations which may require action
• 3.4Resolve routine problems
• 3.5Take actions on other abnormal situations to make safe and have the situation resolved

4 Isolate and de-isolate equipment

• 4.1Complete any required pre-start checks
• 4.2Confirm raw materials are available and correct
• 4.3Prepare pre-mixer and introduce raw materials to pre-mixer if required
• 4.4Start up/shut down wet mill according to plant type and duty in liaison with other personnel
• 4.5Isolate wet mill
• 4.6Make safe for required work
• 4.7Check wet mill is ready to be returned to service
• 4.8De-isolate and prepare wet mill for return to service

What does an assessment tool for PMAOPS217 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMAOPS217 needs to address all 42 unit components: 4 elements with 24 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 11 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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