Operate remote controlled equipment for use in nuclear decommissioning
Overview
This Standard covers the competence required to operate remote controlled nuclear decommissioning equipment 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. Operate remote controlled equipment for use 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 correctly set up the equipment for the operation to be carried out
P3 check that all safety mechanisms are in place
P4 check and ensure that the equipment stays within safe operating limits throughout
P5 follow the correct operating procedures and sequence of actions
P6 monitor and evaluate incoming telemetry on the progress of remote operations
P7 operate the remote equipment correctly
P8 deal with equipment malfunction during use in accordance with instructions
P9 report and resolve difficulties encountered with the relevant people
P10 carry out and record the results of the specified post-op checks
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 equipment operating and control procedures and techniques
K2 the safety mechanisms on remote controlled equipment
K3 the interpretation of feedback on operations from telemetry
K4 how to recover malfunctioning remote equipment
K5 how to recognise and identify recurring faults
K6 reporting procedures and documentation
Scope/range
The following terms have a specific meaning in this unit:
Remote controlled equipment
Equipment used to carry out nuclear decommissioning activities in situations where health and safety requirements mean that an operator must remain at a safe distance from the items being dismantled and/or decontaminated including tongs, master slave manipulators manual or powered, remote controlled operating vehicle, power manipulators, remote monitoring equipment, CCTV units
Operations
• Dismantling
• Decontamination