MSFGG4021 — Operate complex glass processing plant control systems

1 Identify application and data requirements

• 1.1Use system equipment and features to access the control system
• 1.2Monitor glass processing tasks using the operator interface, selecting appropriate controller modes
• 1.3Access required historical data and information from the system
• 1.4Monitor and acknowledge messages and alarms and take appropriate action according to workplace procedures
• 1.5Access and manage advanced control features to meet work requirements

2 Access control information

• 2.1Access relevant data and information from the control system and drawings by applying systems knowledge
• 2.2Determine status of individual pieces of equipment from control panel readings, and use the information to identify potential faults
• 2.3Minimise fluctuations and variations in the process by interpreting existing trends and control schematics
• 2.4Determine and relate the overall operating effectiveness of the plant area to the required targets for the area

3 Control process variations and monitor operations

• 3.1Use historical data about plant operations to help identify problems, and process available information to identify potential faults
• 3.2Make required set-point or output changes to meet plant area and process requirements
• 3.3Adjust production in response to test results and control panel information
• 3.4Monitor key process and environmental variables and take appropriate action according to workplace procedures
• 3.5Adjust controller settings according to workplace procedures
• 3.6Optimise plant area according to workplace procedures
• 3.7Undertake coordination with stakeholders external to the plant area according to work requirements
• 3.8Record adjustments and variations to specifications and schedules and communicate to appropriate personnel within required time frames

4 Facilitate planned and unplanned process start-ups and shutdowns

• 4.1Select and apply procedures for planned start-up and shutdown processes
• 4.2Select and apply procedures for unplanned shutdown processes
• 4.3Implement emergency responses according to workplace procedures
• 4.4Identify and communicate necessary information to all personnel affected by events
• 4.5Log required information according to workplace procedures

5 Respond to alarms or out-of-specification conditions and control hazards

• 5.1Identify and prioritise system(s) affected by the alarm or condition and take appropriate action according to workplace procedures
• 5.2Respond promptly to alarm or incidents according to workplace procedures
• 5.3Deal with any out-of-specification material according to workplace procedures and communicate problems and solutions to appropriate personnel
• 5.4Record incident information according to workplace procedures and communicate details of the alarm and action taken to the next shift at the changeover
• 5.5Follow up incidents to confirm appropriate action has been taken
• 5.6Identify hazards in the production and processing work area and assess the risks arising from those hazards
• 5.7Implement measures to control risks according to workplace procedures and duty of care requirements

6 Resolve other problems within scope of responsibility

• 6.1Identify possible problems with equipment, control systems or process to determine if action is needed
• 6.2Establish the possible causes of faults and rectify them using appropriate solutions within one’s area of responsibility
• 6.3Follow initiated control actions until resolution, and report problems outside one’s area of responsibility according to workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for MSFGG4021 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSFGG4021 needs to address all 70 unit components: 6 elements with 32 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 30 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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