Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Operations
Equivalencies: N/A
Systems, plant and equipment may include generator cooling systems; fuel delivery systems; generator and generator auxiliary plant; generator seal oil system; generation fire protection system; boiler, turbine and unit co-ordinated control systems; generator circuit breaker/transformer; unit auxiliary switchboards; electricity market auto loading systems; generator excitation systems which may include- DC pilot excitors and amplidyne(s) control, AC pilot excitors and thyristor control, brushless systems, static systems, associated supervisory, control and protection equipment; Circuit breakers, field, excitor, flashing, associated supervisory, control and protection equipment; Transformers, excitation, earthing and neutral, voltage and current; and automatic voltage regulator (AVR) system,
Safety standards may include relevant sections of occupational health and safety legislation, enterprise safety rules, national standards for plant, relevant state and federal legislation and Australian standards
Information and documentation sources may include verbal or written communications; enterprise safety rules documentation; enterprise operating instructions; equipment and alarm manuals; dedicated computer equipment; enterprise standing instructions and plant notes; enterprise log books; market load profile forecasts; electricity market bidding information; and manufacturer's operation and maintenance manuals
Technical and operational indicators may include stimuli (audio, smell, touch, visual), remote or local indicators and recorders, computers and alarms (visible and/or audible)
Communications may be by means of telephone, two way radio, pager, computer (electronic mail) and operating logs (written or verbal)
Tests may include supply change-over tests, "black" start tests and capability tests
Appropriate personnel to consult, give or receive direction may include supervisor/team leader or equivalent; other coordinators of energy production; other operating staff; technical and engineering officers or equivalent; maintenance personnel; and contractor staff
Operating environment may be remote from plant and equipment being operated; where operation is assisted by remote indicators of plant status and other parameters monitored; during night periods; during inclement or otherwise harsh weather conditions; and in wet/noisy/dusty areas
Unit operations (systems requirements) may include normal generating models and system auto frequency control mode
Faults and abnormal operating conditions may include unit trip; market distribution network disturbances; loss of station AC supplies; spurious abnormal fuel condition, operations; generator hydrogen cooling/sealing system malfunctions; generator cooling system malfunctions; generator excitation/transformer; CB faults/malfunctions; and unit co-ordinated controls malfunctions

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
The preparation and planning of work
The operation of generator and excitation systems
Coordination of unit operations
Analysing plant faults
Monitoring plant operation
Controlling system energy generation
The knowledge of generator and system stability principles
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
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; Principles of generator and system stability; The systems components and interactions; Principles of electricity generation; Excitation and control systems; 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; 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; Co-ordinate power generation; Apply diagnostic and testing techniques; Identify and respond to abnormal plant operating conditions; Plan and prioritise work; Use relevant hand tools; Communicate effectively; Use diagrams, drawings and symbols; Apply data analysis techniques and tools; Co-ordinate the operation of interacting systems; Co-ordinate the operation of plant and equipment; Maintain generator unit integrity; Apply principles of electrical generation.