Dismantle equipment used in nuclear decommissioning
Overview
This standard covers the competence required to dismantle and removing equipment which has been used in nuclear decommissioning and is to be applied to the process of deconstruction of elements or assemblies positioned and erected to aid nuclear decommissioning.
The unit may not be applied to the process of decommissioning, dismantling, disposal or removal of assets.
This standard deals with the following:
1. Dismantle equipment used in nuclear decommissioning
During this work you must take account of the relevant worksite operational requirements, procedures and safe working practices AS THEY APPLY TO YOU.
The activity is likely to be undertaken by someone working in a Nuclear Decommissioning environment.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines
P2 establish and where necessary support components before removal of securing devices
P3 remove the components in the correct sequence using approved equipment, methods and techniques
P4 identify and attend to damage and defects in any re-usable elements and store them for re- use in an appropriate location
P5 dispose of unwanted elements in line with agreed and approved procedures
P6 inform the appropriate people when dismantling is completed
P7 deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures
K2 types and application of construction elements
K3 construction element dismantling methods and techniques
K4 methods of providing temporary support during dismantling
K5 tool and equipment care and control procedures
K6 reporting lines and procedures
Scope/range
The following terms have a specific meaning in this unit:
Components
Any item which is part of the equipment being dismantled