Test and adjust equipment used in nuclear decommissioning to meet operational requirements

URN: COGN414
Business Sectors (Suites): Nuclear Decommissioning
Developed by: Cogent
Approved on: 2021

Overview

This standard covers the competence required to implement maintenance procedures with responsibility limited to working within a detailed specification and following clearly defined procedures under both operational and non-operational conditions, in the specified sequence and in an agreed time scale.

This standard deals with the following:

1. Adjust equipment used in nuclear decommissioning to meet operational requirements

2.Test equipment used in nuclear decommissioning to meet operational requirements


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 follow the appropriate operating specifications for the equipment being maintained
P3 carry out adjustments within the limits of your own personal authority
P4 make the required adjustments in the specified sequence and in an agreed time scale
P5 confirm that the adjusted equipment meets the required operating specification by testing
P6 report any instances where the equipment fails to meet the required performance after adjustments or where there are identified defects outside the required adjustments
P7 maintain documentation in accordance with organisational requirements


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

K1 health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures
K2 maintenance schedules and related specifications
K3 maintenance and testing methods and procedures
K4 how to access and use the maintenance records and documentation procedures
K5 equipment operating and care and control procedures
K6 maintenance authorisation procedures and limits of responsibility and authority
K7 reporting lines and procedures


Scope/range

The following terms have a specific meaning in this unit:

Equipment

Any equipment used in the dismantling and decontamination of plant, structures and equipment within a nuclear facility including hand tools, portable powered tools, hoists, trolleys, ventilation equipment, robotics and compressors


Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


Behaviours


Skills


Glossary


Links To Other NOS


External Links


Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

2026

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Cogent

Original URN

N414

Relevant Occupations

Engineering, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Engineering Professionals, Professional Occupations

SOC Code

8133

Keywords

adjust, equipment, nuclear, operational