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Monitor power generation plant reliability

Monitor power generation plant reliability

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS510
State Code
OAG10
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/05/2019
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
15/05/2019
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor power generating plant reliability through data assessment.Datais collected and assessed to accurately evaluate the impact of power generating plant reliability in the operation of power generation facilities.Competency in this unit requires the ability to collect data,perform calculations,evaluate and analyse information and produce reports and complete work. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision as an operator, in a power generation facility.Power generation plant operators are typically trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Collect data
  • 1.1 Information and data is collected, in accordance with legislative requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Generating plant is identified and its' status is established, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Tools and equipment are identified and acquired, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Specialist assistance or equipment is obtained, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Information collected is recorded and ranked, in accordance with legislative requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures
2 Perform calculations
  • 2.1 Performance calculations are undertaken, in accordance with legislative requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Calculations are checked for accuracy, in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Analyse information
  • 3.1 Technical and operational information is analysed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to identify abnormal generating plant operating conditions
  • 3.2 Causes of abnormal generating plant conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Generating plant integrity is maintained, in accordance with workplace procedures, and in consultation with relevant personnel and operational documentation
  • 3.4 Need for specialist assistance is determined, in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Produce report and complete work
  • 4.1 Information and data is documented, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Reports are produced, in accordance with legislative requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Actions to rectify generating plant loss of reliability are ranked, and recommendations are made to appropriate personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Implementation of recommendations is monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure generating plant reliability
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE440 UEPOPS510B Monitor power generation plant reliability Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODX95 UEPOPS066 Monitor power generation plant reliability Unit of competency