The course aims to give the learners an overall understanding of the operation of a standard boiler unit and the relationships between the various systems within the unit cycle.

This unit of competency supports persons who are required to operate a standard boiler.

Delivery includes:

• Trainer led classroom presentations
• Theory assessment
• Plant Visit

Upon successful completion of the course, a learner will have developed an understanding of the following:

• Complying with legislation, Australian Standards, organisational workplace standards, policies, relevant codes of practice, and required safe practices and procedures for planning work, starting and monitoring a boiler, and shutting down and storing an advanced boiler;
• Performing routine safety and operational procedures;
• Reading and interpreting maintenance records, operating logs and safety data sheets (SDS);
• Communicating faults, malfunctions and workplace hazards accurately to appropriate personnel using suitable communication techniques;
• Accurately completing reports, operational records and maintenance information in relation to advanced boiler operation;
• Applying task instructions;
• Interpreting boiler operation tables and figures;
• Applying boiler testing techniques and adjusting boiler water quality;
• Verifying any problems and boiler faults, demonstrating appropriate response procedures;
• Applying appropriate risk assessment and risk management techniques;
• Demonstrating emergency operating procedures;
• Identifying all boiler energy sources required to be isolated and made safe for maintenance, inspection and repairs;
• Preparation for inspection procedures as specified in manufacturer recommendations;
• Identification of maintenance requirements and relevant risk control measures;
• Boiler start-up, handover, monitoring, shutdown and storage of a boiler;
• Applying boiler cleaning and storage techniques;
• Commonwealth, state and territory work health and safety (WHS) legislation, standards, codes of practice and advisory standards relevant to boiler operation;
• Basic principles of heat transfer and thermodynamics in relation to boiler operations;
• Boiler steam equipment operating principles and operating methods;
• Hierarchy of risk control;
• Various harmful energy sources in boiler operation and the means to effectively isolate these energy sources and make them safe;
• Modes of standard boiler storage and procedures for storing boiler in open or closed condition;
• SDS and safe chemical handling and storage methods for boiler operation and cleaning;
• Procedures for cleaning boilers internally and externally;
• Procedures for recording.

3 days (duration may vary subject to site, equipment and complexity of practical tasks).

$2200
Cost is per person and inclusive of GST. Please contact our Office for details on 1300 15 66 85 or email us on admin@thomsonbridge.com

Learners are required to have the following to participate in this course:

• Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. Hard Hat, Safety Footwear, Approved Hi-Vis Clothing, Safety Glasses)
• Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)

Learners will be assessed using a combination of the following methods:

• Theory/Written Assessment (e.g. Short Answer Questions, Multiple Choice, Verbal Questioning Interview)
• Direct Observation/Practical Assessment (e.g. Workplace, Simulated Environment, Role Play/Scenario)
• Portfolio (e.g. Logbook, Third Party Reports)

To participate in this course, learners are required to:

• have current certification in the required prerequisites.
• be literate in spoken English and competent in reading, writing, and numeracy.
• be sufficiently fit to participate.

Nationally recognised training.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a statement of attainment.

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