Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Operations
Equivalencies: N/A
Systems, plant and/or equipment may include electrical supply switchboards; condenser cooling water; auxiliary cooling water; treated water systems; chemical treatment systems; supervisory, alarm and control equipment; high and low pressure pump characteristics/operating conditions; valves, actuators and dampers (electric, hydraulic, pneumatic and manual); compressed air systems; filters; strainers; pressure control devices; heat exchangers; emergency water supply services; drum screens and cleaning systems; and condenser cleaning systems
Safety standards may include relevant sections of occupational health and safety legislation, enterprise safety rules, relevant state and federal legislation, national standards for plant and environmental legislation
Information and documentation sources may include verbal or written communications; enterprise safety rules documentation; dedicated computer equipment; enterprise/site standing and operating instructions; enterprise log books; manufacturer's operation and maintenance manuals; and equipment and alarm manuals
Technical and operational indicators may include stimuli (audio, smell, touch, visual), local indicators and recorders, computers and alarms (visible and or audible)
Communications may be by means of telephone, two way radio, pager, public address system, computer (electronic mail) and operating log (written or verbal)
Tests may include stand-by plant tests, post maintenance operating tests and test for water quality
Appropriate personnel to consult, give or receive direction may include supervisor/team leader or equivalent, power plant operations personnel, technical and engineering officers or equivalent, maintenance staff, contractor and specialist personnel and power system control personnel or equivalent
Test, fault finding and operating tools may include power or hand tools and control system equipment
Operating environment may be during inclement or otherwise harsh weather conditions, in wet/noisy/dusty/hot areas, during night periods or during continuous operation
Faults and abnormal operating conditions may include motor/pump/ actuator/valve/dampers failure/malfunctions, control equipment failure/ malfunctions, loss of electrical supply to plant and equipment, excessive vibration pumps/motors, high filter/strainer differential pressure, loss of major auxiliary, loss of control medium and water conductivity

Critical aspects of evidence
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Preparation and planning of work
Operation of condenser and cooling water systems
Operationally testing plant
Analysing plant faults
Monitoring plant operation
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of equipment operated
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Relevant occupational health and safety regulations; Relevant statutory legislation; Relevant enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures and techniques; Relevant plant and equipment, its location and operating parameters; Plant status; Environmental legislation; Enterprise recording procedures; Communication principles; Control and data acquisition systems; Computers and software; Supervisory, alarm, protection and control equipment; Emergency procedures; Basic motor performance; Basic pump performance; Condenser performance and principles; Valves and actuators types and characteristics; System components and interaction; Introduction to power production plant; Typical arrangements of power production plant; Mathematics; Mechanics; Thermodynamics; Properties of matter; Lubrication and bearings; Compressors; Feedwater treatment; Pumps; Liquid pumping systems; Power plant cycle; General responsibilities for power production plant operations; Coal handling plant; Bunkering; Precipitators; Fabric filters; Ash and dust removal systems; Steam power plant boiler water and steam systems; Boiler draft system; Fuels; Principles governing efficient combustion; Fuel conditioning and fuel firing equipment; Control of a boiler; Basic turbine construction and operating principles; Turbine lubrication and oil systems; Turbine governors; Condensate and feedwater systems; Feedwater heating and drainage systems; Circulating water system; Condenser systems; Air extraction systems; Turbine operations; Turbine efficiency; Electrical principles; Transformers; Electric motors; AC generators; Alternators, excitors and hydrogen systems; Switchgear; Heating of electrical equipment; Electrical protection; Schematic diagrams; Auxiliary supply systems; High voltage systems; High voltage switching procedures; Safe operating principles
The ability to:
Apply relevant occupational health and safety regulations; Apply relevant statutory legislation; Apply relevant enterprise/site safety procedures; Apply enterprise/site emergency procedures and techniques; Apply enterprise recording procedures; Identify plant status; Prepare plant/equipment for operation; Organise resources; Operate condenser and auxiliary cooling water systems; Apply diagnostic and testing techniques; Identify and respond to abnormal plant operating conditions; Plan and prioritise work; Use relevant hand tools; Communicate effectively; Apply data analysis techniques and tools; Use diagrams, drawings and symbols; Co-ordinate the operation of equipment to maintain plant integrity, personnel safety and continuity of supply; Co-ordinate the operate of equipment to maintain optimum efficiency.