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Licence to operate a steam turbine

Licence to operate a steam turbine

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPL001
State Code
OAH45
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
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 rpm oruses attached condensers or a 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 Work, Health and Safety (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
  • 1.2 Steam turbine operations are planned, in accordance with procedures
  • 1.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected for use, ensuring statutory requirements and procedures are followed
  • 1.4 Hazards and potential hazards in work area are identified and assessed for risk, and controls recommended are consistent with appropriate standards
  • 1.5 Appropriate communication methods are identified, in accordance with 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 consistent with appropriate standards
  • 2.3 Availability of quality steam from upstream provider is confirmed
  • 2.4 Preoperational safety checks of steam turbine are conducted, in accordance with procedures
  • 2.5 Start-up checks are performed upon ancillary plant
  • 2.6 Maintenance requirements are identified and reported, in accordance with procedures
  • 2.7 Steam turbine is started and brought up to speed and placed on line safely, in accordance with procedures, including performance of start-up checks
3 Monitor steam turbine operation
  • 3.1 Steam turbine is monitored, in accordance with required procedures, including performing of operational checks and fault finding
  • 3.2 Operating log is maintained clearly and accurately, in accordance with established procedures
  • 3.3 Operating status of steam turbine is diagnosed and verified
  • 3.4 Status of steam turbine is communicated to other operational personnel, including downstream users of steam turbine output power
  • 3.5 Steam turbine emergencies and contingencies are dealt with, in accordance with local workplace procedures, manufacturers' specifications and environmental requirements
4 Shutdown steam turbine
  • 4.1 Energy isolation procedures are followed
  • 4.2 Routine shutdown of steam turbine is performed, in accordance with operational and manufacturers' requirements and procedures, including performing shut down checks
  • 4.3 Maintenance requirements are identified, recorded and reported, in accordance with procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE300 UEPOPL001A Licence to operate a steam turbine Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ23 UEPOPL004 Licence to operate a steam turbine Unit of competency