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Control hydro generation pumping

Control hydro generation pumping

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS020
State Code
ODZ13
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
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake the control of hydro generation pumping through remote control of hydro generating plant.Hydro pumping is a system for generating hydroelectricpower for peak periods. This is performed bypumping water from a lower to a higher reservoir during low demand periods and then releasing it during peak periods.Competency in this unit requires the ability to maintain key indicator limits, operate remote hydro plant, maintain policies and procedures and 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 Maintain key indicator limits
  • 1.1 Pond levels, power station discharges, plant voltage and current limits, frequency and time errors are maintained in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and 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 Hydro generation plant is run at peak efficiency, to the load schedule, avoiding rough running zones, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Operate remote hydro plant
  • 2.1 Hydro generation power plant is remotely stopped, started, loaded and unloaded in in accordance with the electricity generation schedule and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Power generating plant is remotely switched in and out of synchronous condenser operation in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Maintain policiesand procedures
  • 3.1 Communication procedures are used to alert public of increased river flows in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Minimum river flows are maintained and agreed limits set in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Water storage levels are monitored and maintained in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
4 Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Equipment problems, movements and status are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Documentation is updated in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAG08 UEPOPS514 Control hydro generation pumping Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHP9 UEP50122 Diploma of ESI Generation Qualification