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Undertake operational commissioning and decommissioning

Undertake operational commissioning and decommissioning

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS120
State Code
ODY62
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
27
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake the commissioning and decommissioning of power generation plant and equipment.The operator assists the functional commissioning process in which installed power generating plant is tested to verify it functions according to design specifications. Power generating plant that is shut down and dismantled is decommissioned.Commissioning and decommissioning of power generating plant does not include removal or return to service under normal or routine maintenance situations.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan and prepare for work, decommission plant or equipment, remove plant or equipment, recommission plant or equipmentand complete work. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator, 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 Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and site inspection 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 are obtained and inspected for compliance with work specification in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Plans, drawings and manuals are selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Size, type and quantity of materials or components are obtained and inspected in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Work is sequenced and prioritised in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Potential hazards are identified, and risk control measures are selected and implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Work area is prepared in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Decommission plant or equipment
  • 2.1 Isolations are confirmed in accordance with decommissioning plan and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Equipment or power generating plant is decommissioned in accordance with decommissioning plan and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Equipment or power generating plant is disconnected from energy or material sources in accordance with decommissioning plan and workplace procedures
3 Remove plant or equipment
  • 3.1 Isolations are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Removal of power generating plant or equipment, or dismantling of major components, is carried out in accordance with decommissioning plan and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Unused electrical conductors are isolated and terminated in accordance with decommissioning plan and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Other sources of energy or materials are terminated and blanked in accordance with decommissioning plan and workplace procedures
4 Commission plant or equipment
  • 4.1 Isolation of power generating plant is removed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Preoperational checks are carried out on power generating plant in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Sequence for commissioning plant is established in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Power generating plant is tested for operation in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Power generating plant or equipment performance is monitored using methods and testing equipment in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 4.6 Data is collected and referenced, and variances are recorded in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 4.7 Power generating plant or equipment is adjusted using relevant techniques in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 4.8 Final inspection is undertaken, and performance data is collected in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
5 Completework
  • 5.1 Work is completed and relevant personnel are notified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with worksite procedures
  • 5.3 Power generating plant, tools and equipment are maintained and is stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Work completion details are finalised in accordance with workplace procedures
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