PMAOPS309 — Operate solids handling/storage facility

1 Prepare for work

• 1.1Receive and give shift handover
• 1.2Identify work requirements
• 1.3Identify and control hazards
• 1.4Coordinate with appropriate personnel
• 1.5Check for recent work undertaken on handling and storage facility
• 1.6Note any outstanding/incomplete work
• 1.7Check operational status of handling and storage facility

2 Prepare storage facilities

• 2.1Identify contents of each storage unit/area in the facility
• 2.2Recognise storage types for each product being stored
• 2.3Identify leakage and other problems with storage facility
• 2.4Confirm safety systems are operational, where required
• 2.5Carry out general housekeeping of facility to remove foreign matter or hazards
• 2.6Record and/or communicate identified maintenance requirements

3 Operate conveyor/solids transport systems

• 3.1Describe the type of handling and storage facility, the component plant items and their duties
• 3.2Identify the storage required to supply or store particulates
• 3.3Set up routing of transport systems to meet requirements
• 3.4Complete routine checks, logs and paperwork taking appropriate action on unexpected readings
• 3.5Adjust handling facility and its component plant items as appropriate to their type and duty to maximise performance
• 3.6Convey correct material from and to correct location as required

4 Diagnose and take action on abnormal situations in accordance with procedures

• 4.1Monitor handling and storage facility and its component plant items frequently and critically throughout shift using measured/indicated data and senses
• 4.2Describe impacts of any changes upstream and downstream
• 4.3Recognise actual and developing situations which may require action
• 4.4Apply operational knowledge to resolve problems
• 4.5Take other actions on abnormal situations which cannot be resolved during the shift to ensure safety and the resolution of the situation
• 4.6Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

5 Manage particulates storage facility

• 5.1Monitor quality and quantity of stored solids
• 5.2Identify and deal with product contamination
• 5.3Transfer stock into, out of or between storage units as required
• 5.4Supply customers with correct quality and quantity in a timely manner
• 5.5Make effective use of available storage capacity
• 5.6Monitor storage facility for actual or potential problems likely to affect the efficient operation of the facility

6 Isolate and de-isolate handling and storage facility/equipment

• 6.1Complete any required pre-start checks
• 6.2Start up/shut down handling and storage facility according to the handling and storage facility type and duty in liaison with other personnel
• 6.3Start up/shut down/changeover component plant items within unit according to their type and duty in liaison with other personnel
• 6.4Isolate entire handling and storage facility and/or any component plant item
• 6.5Make safe for required work
• 6.6Check handling and storage facility/plant item is ready to be returned to service
• 6.7De-isolate and prepare handling and storage facility/plant item for return to service

What does an assessment tool for PMAOPS309 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PMAOPS309 needs to address all 62 unit components: 6 elements with 38 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for PMAOPS309?

Auditori pulls the current release of PMAOPS309 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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