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Licence to operate a steam turbine

Licence to operate a steam turbine

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPL004
State Code
ODZ23
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to operate a steam turbine for licensing purposes. Steam turbine means equipment that is driven by steam acting on a turbine or rotor to cause a rotary motion.It covers the operation of any steam turbine (except a steam turbine that produces a power output of less than 500 kW) that:is multi-wheeledis capable of a speed greater than 3600 r.p.m., oruses attached condensers. ora multi-staged heat exchange extraction process.This unit requires the operator to plan the work, carry out preoperational safety checks, start the steam turbine, monitor steam turbine operation and shutdown the steam turbine.A person performing this work is required to hold a turbine operation high-risk work (HRW) licence. Licensing/Regulatory informationThis unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations, HRW and meets Commonwealth, state and territory HRW licensing requirements. Any alteration to this unit would result in a unit that would not be acceptable to WHS/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulators for the purpose of licensing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan work
  • 1.1 Type of operations to be conducted for steam turbine are assessed and prepared in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 WHS/OHS regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.3 Steam turbine operations are planned in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected for use in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Hazards and potential hazards in work area are identified and assessed for risk, and controls recommended are in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Relevant communication methods are identified in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Start up steam turbine
  • 2.1 Downstream user of output power from steam turbine is advised of start-up
  • 2.2 Controls are implemented for identified hazards and potential hazards in work area in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Availability of quality steam from upstream provider is confirmed
  • 2.4 Preoperational safety checks of steam turbine are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Start-up checks are performed upon ancillary plant
  • 2.6 Maintenance requirements are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Steam turbine is started and brought up to speed and placed online safely, including performance of start-up checks, in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Monitor steam turbine operation
  • 3.1 Steam turbine is monitored, including performing of operational checks and fault finding, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Operating log is maintained clearly and accurately in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Operating status of steam turbine is diagnosed and verified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Status of steam turbine is communicated to other operational personnel, including downstream users of steam turbine output power, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Steam turbine emergencies and contingencies are dealt with in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental regulations and workplace procedures
4 Shutdown steam turbine
  • 4.1 Energy isolation procedures are followed
  • 4.2 Routine shutdown of steam turbine is performed, including performing shutdown checks in accordance with operational and manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Maintenance requirements are identified, recorded and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAH45 UEPOPL001 Licence to operate a steam turbine Unit of competency