Conduct Blending Plant Operations

Conduct Blending Plant Operations

Focus:

This unit covers the conduct of blending operations on a work site. It includes the planning and preparation for operations; the operation and post operational procedures of a blending plant.

Prerequisites:

• Work Safely Training (mandatory unit)

Specific skills

• Apply operational safety requirements
• Access, interpret and apply technical information
• Applying the plant operating procedures
• Maintain production and equipment records
• Apply diagnostic techniques
• Use relevant hand tools
• Dispose of environmentally sensitive fluids and materials
• Apply chemical and fuel safety measures
• Work wearing personal protective equipment
• Work alone or as part of a team.

Element Breakdown

• Plan and prepare for operations
• Operate the blending plant
• Carry out post-operational procedures

Examples of application

• Collecting, analysing and organising information – to prepare to carry out allotted operations.
• Communicating ideas and information – to inform others of hazards or equipment faults.
• Organising activities – to complete work in accordance with agreed plan and outcomes.
• Working with teams and others – to ensure the safe, effective and efficient operation of the blending plant.
• Using mathematical ideas and techniques – to complete daily operational reports.
• Solving problems – to find problems with the blending plant.
• Using technology – to operate the blending plant monitoring system.