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Coordinate photovoltaic solar power plant operations

Coordinate photovoltaic solar power plant operations

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS029
State Code
ODY68
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake the coordination of photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant operations.A PV solar power plant operation consists of a large-scale PV system designed for the supply of power into the electricity grid. The solar power source is via PV modules that convert light directly to electricity.Competency in this unit requires the ability to coordinate plant operations, monitor plant operations, test plant operations, analyse plant faultsand report operation against strategy requirements. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator with responsibility for PV solar power plant coordination, in a power generation facility. Power generation plant operators are 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Coordinate plant operations
  • 1.1 PV solar power plant operational procedures are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.3 Resources and supplies are coordinated to meet PV solar power plant requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Monitor plant operations
  • 2.1 Deviations from PV solar power plant operations are identified and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 PV solar power plant operation and condition is monitored in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Requirements that may impact on PV solar power plant operations are monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 PV solar power plant operations are monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Test plant operation
  • 3.1 Operational tests are performed on PV solar power plant in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 PV solar power plant is observed for operational response in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 PV solar power plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of testing in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Analyse plant faults
  • 4.1 Causes of abnormal PV solar power plant operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information in accordance with workplace procedures,
  • 4.2 Corrective actions to rectify faults are determined in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 PV solar power plant integrity and personnel safety are maintained through consultation with personnel, and technical and operational documentation in accordance with workplace procedures, and
  • 4.4 Relevant personnel, including specialists, are arranged for investigation of identified PV solar power plant operational abnormalities in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Report operation against strategy requirements
  • 5.1 Data is collected and processed for review in accordance with operational strategy and workplace procedures
  • 5.2 PV solar power plant operation or condition is reported in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Abnormal PV solar power plant operating conditions are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Changes to operational strategy are coordinated in accordance with workplace procedures
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