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Troubleshoot and rectify power generation system

Troubleshoot and rectify power generation system

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMEPG401
State Code
ODU06
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
160
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, diagnose and rectify and report on processes and equipment faults in the power generation system of a manufacturing facility.This unit applies to senior operators and production specialists who troubleshoot and rectify complex system faults that occur in continuous power generation operations.Licensing requirements apply to this unit where the turbine equipment falls under the category for which a high risk work licence is required. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority for current requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and diagnose causes of system faults
  • 1.1 Prepare for rectification of power generation system according to operational requirements and workplace health and safety and environmental procedures
  • 1.2 Identify safety hazards and determine risk control measures with relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Interpret abnormal plant conditions and system alarms to determine type and location of fault
  • 1.4 Identify faults through physical inspections of plant, equipment and processes
  • 1.5 Identify and locate the cause and source of fault and take appropriate actions
  • 1.6 Access and refer to relevant historical data to confirm fault diagnosis
  • 1.7 Communicate diagnosis to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
2. Rectify faults
  • 2.1 Notify power authorities of planned shutdown according to regulatory requirements
  • 2.2 Shut down and isolate equipment according to operating procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.3 Repair or replace faulty equipment according to equipment specifications
  • 2.4 Adjust process and equipment to restore normal operations
  • 2.5 Verify and communicate restoration to normal operations to relevant personnel
3. Record and report troubleshooting and rectification activities
  • 3.1 Document variations from required production output and systems operation faults according to workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Record and report troubleshooting process and corrective action
  • to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXG19 PPMEPG440 Troubleshoot and rectify power generation system Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHM2 PPM40121 Certificate IV in Pulp and Paper Operations Qualification