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

This unit of competency supports persons who are required to operate an advanced boiler.

Delivery includes:

• Trainer led classroom presentations
• Theory assessment
• Site 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 advanced boiler operation tables and figures;
• Applying advanced 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 advanced 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 and 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, with particular consideration to advanced boilers;
• Modes of standard and advanced 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, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information.

4 days

$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)
• 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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