Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements.
Codes of Practice
Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice.
Workplace information
Workplace information can include
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and
manufacturer's specifications
Powerhouse equipment
Equipment includes
turbines with attached alternators.
Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems.
Hazards
Hazards typically include working around hot surfaces, manual handling, fuel and steam leaks.
Services
Services may include:
steam
water
mill and
instrumentation
air and
power
Teamwork
Work may require the ability to work within a team environment.
Information systems
Information systems may be print or instrumentation based.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
access workplace information on power requirements
confirm that turbine/s and alternator/s are ready for warm up/operation
conduct warm up sequence
handover control to operating consul
demonstrate run up procedures in both manual and automatic modes
monitor powerhouse operation
take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance
demonstrate shift handover procedure
demonstrate emergency trip procedure and related re-start
record operating information
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
Turbine with an attached alternator
Relevant codes and standards
Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation
Personal protective clothing and equipment
Communication systems and equipment
Housekeeping standards and procedures
Method of assessment
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.