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Operate and monitor water systems (condensate and feedwater)

Operate and monitor water systems (condensate and feedwater)

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS331
State Code
OAG97
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
15/05/2019
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor water systems (condensate and feedwater). Water systems are used to supply high quality water to the generator and to heat water. Between the condenser and feedwater pump, the water is called condensate and between the feedwater pump and the generator the water is called feedwater.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate water system (condensate and feedwater) plant, test water system plant, analyse water system plant faults, monitor and inspect water system plant and the completion of all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator in a power generation plant. 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 Plan and preparefor water systems plant operation
  • 1.1 Safety issues related to operating and monitoring water system plant are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and legislative requirements
  • 1.2 Work requirements including permit to work are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, from relevant personnel and documentation
  • 1.3 Documentation to determine water system plant status is assessed and evaluated, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Inspection, preoperational checks and field preparation for water system plant service are carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
  • 1.5 Water system plant operational prerequisites are established, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
  • 1.6 Sequence for recommissioning of water system plant is determined, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements
2 Operate water systemplant
  • 2.1 Water system plant is operated, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' operating recommendation
  • 2.2 Water system plant is monitored and observed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to detect deviations from normal operating conditions
  • 2.3 Corrective actions are taken to rectify water system abnormalities, in accordance with workplace procedures, industry standards and site requirements
3 Test water systemplant operation
  • 3.1 Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Water system plant is observed for correct operational response, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Corrective action is taken when response does not meet with documentation, water system plant integrity or personnel safety requirements
  • 3.4 Water system plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of testing, in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Analyse water systemplant faults
  • 4.1 Causes of abnormal water system plant operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and by analysing technical and operational information
  • 4.2 Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Water system plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained, in accordance with workplace procedures, and in consultation with appropriate personnel and technical and operational documentation
5 Monitor and inspect water systemplant
  • 5.1 Water system plant to be monitored and inspected is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Water system plant is monitored and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for normal operation or to detect deviations
  • 5.3 Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Appropriate personnel are notified when defects are detected, in accordance with workplace procedures
6 Complete documentation
  • 6.1 Water system plant problems, movements and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Documentation is updated, in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE354 UEPOPS331B Operate and monitor water systems (condensate and feedwater) Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODY96 UEPOPS110 Operate and monitor water systems condensate and feedwater Unit of competency