RIIARO408 — Optimise automated wet processing plant operations

1 Optimise performance of wet processing plant control systems

• 1.1Confirm availability and operational status of wet processing and beneficiating plant components required to meet the plan of the day
• 1.2Optimise product throughput required by the plan of the day by troubleshooting flow problems peculiar to wet plant processing
• 1.3Identify and address factors preventing optimal performance of plant and make adjustments in accordance with organisational protocols
• 1.4Interpret trends and control system data to take proactive action to adjust production, control variations and avoid unplanned downtime
• 1.5Identify possible impact on upstream and downstream processes and communicate with the site regarding information and solutions before making changes to maintain optimal performance of wet processing plant

2 Monitor processes and outcomes from wet processing plant

• 2.1Monitor status of individual wet processing plant components to optimise interfaces between multiple control loops within plant operations
• 2.2Monitor production of concentrate, middlings and tailings in the wet processing circuits of the plant in accordance with equipment capability and limitations
• 2.3Monitor quality and quantity of product to assure continuing supply that meets planning priorities
• 2.4Monitor and address environmental factors relating to wet processing, safety, progress against targets and any constraints that may potentially impact process outcomes
• 2.5Monitor sampling data on product quality and production rates to assure continuing supply that meets planning priorities
• 2.6Undertake modelling and management of stockpiles to enable customers’ needs to be met for required product as scheduled in plan of the day

3 Respond to abnormal situations

• 3.1Use plan of the day, trend data and alarms to prioritise and resolve faults in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.2Confirm the integrity of data from plant detection systems and request site personnel to investigate when required
• 3.3Use real time and/or trend data to adjust or compensate for actual or potential adverse situations within designated scope of responsibility
• 3.4Respond to changed conditions in designated area/s of control in line with organisational protocols and follow escalation protocols according to the situation
• 3.5Update delay accounting and trend databases and maintain a running log of resolved faults and items requiring attention

What does an assessment tool for RIIARO408 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIARO408 needs to address all 89 unit components: 3 elements with 16 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 66 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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