Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Operations
Equivalencies: N/A
Systems, plant and/or equipment may include raw water, feed water, condenser cooling water, auxiliary cooling water, demineralised water, water treatment plant, water quality room, ammonia and hydrazine systems, hypochlorite plant, effluent disposal system, reverse osmosis plant; pumps, high/low pressure, characteristics, operating conditions; valves, actuators (electric, pneumatic); electrical supply switchboards; electrical motors (high and low voltage); supervisory, alarm and control equipment; filters, strainers, dryers, moisture, pressure control devices, safety devices; and high and low pressure systems
Safety standards may include relevant sections of occupational health and safety legislation, enterprise safety rules, relevant state and federal legislation and national standards for plant
Information and documentation sources may include verbal or written communications; enterprise safety rules documentation/form(s); equipment and alarm manuals; dedicated computer equipment; enterprise/site standing and operating instructions; enterprise log books; and manufacturer's operation and maintenance manuals
Technical and operational indicators may include stimuli (audio, smell, touch, visual), local indicators and recorders and alarms (visible and/or audible)
Communications may be by means of telephone, two way radio, pager, public address system, computer (electronic mail) and operating log (written or verbal)
Tests may include stand-by plant tests and post maintenance operating tests
Appropriate personnel to consult, give or receive direction may include, supervisor/team leader or equivalent, technical and engineering officers or equivalent, maintenance staff, power plant operations personnel and contractor and specialist staff
Test, fault finding and operating tools may include chemical analysis equipment, power or hand tools, control system equipment and leak test equipment
Operating environment may be remote from plant, aided by indicators and monitors, during inclement or otherwise harsh weather conditions, in wet/noisy/dusty areas or during night periods
Faults and abnormal operating conditions may include motor/pump/ actuator/valve/damper failure/malfunctions, control equipment failure/ malfunctions, loss of electrical supply to plant and equipment, loss supply, low water pressure, burst pipes, plant/equipment, loss of major auxiliary (dosing plant), excessive vibration pumps/motors and loss of station air supply

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
Preparation and planning of work
Operation of water quality control systems
Operationally testing plant
Analysing plant faults
Monitoring plant operation
The knowledge of process chemicals, their use and precautions taken
The knowledge of water quality chemistry
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 work
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
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; Thermodynamic properties of water; Water systems and required water quality standards; Process chemicals and their properties; Material safe handling data sheets; Introduction to power production plant; Typical arrangements of power production plant; Mathematics; Mechanics; Properties of matter; Lubrication and bearings; Compressors; Feedwater treatment; Pumps; Liquid pumping systems; Power plant cycle; General responsibilities for power production plant operations; Steam power plant boiler water and steam systems; Condensate and feedwater systems; Feedwater heating and drainage systems ; Circulating water system; Condenser systems; Electrical principles; Transformers; Electric motors; Switchgear; Electrical protection; Schematic diagrams; Auxiliary supply systems; 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; Operate water quality control systems; Apply diagnostic and testing techniques; Identify and respond to abnormal plant operating conditions; Plan and prioritise work; Use relevant hand tools; Communicate effectively; Apply data analysis techniques and tools; Use diagrams, drawings and symbols; Co-ordinate the operation of equipment to maintain plant integrity, personnel safety and continuity of supply.