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Operate and monitor condenser and auxiliary cooling systems

Operate and monitor condenser and auxiliary cooling systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS088
State Code
ODY88
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
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor condenser and auxiliary cooling systems.Auxiliary cooling systems deliver cool water or air, as required, to reduce the heat from plant and equipment in power generation facilities. The condenser is used to change gas to liquid by cooling it.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate condenser cooling system plant, test condenser cooling system plant, analyse condenser cooling system plant faults, monitor and inspect condenser cooling system plant, and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator.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 work
  • 1.1 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
  • 1.2 Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Documentation to determine condenser and cooling system plant status is assessed and evaluated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Inspection, preoperational checks and field preparation for condenser and cooling system plant service are carried out in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Condenser and cooling system plant operational prerequisites are established in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Sequence for recommissioning of condenser and cooling system plant is determined to suit existing circumstances in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Operate condenser and cooling systemplant
  • 2.1 Condenser and cooling system plant are operated in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Condenser and cooling system plant are monitored and observed to detect deviations from normal operating conditions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Corrective actions are taken to rectify condenser and cooling system plant abnormalities in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Test condenser and cooling systemplant
  • 3.1 Operational tests are performed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Condenser and cooling system plant are observed for correct operational response in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Condenser and cooling system plant are returned to required operational status upon completion of testing in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Analyse condenser and cooling system plant faults
  • 4.1 Causes of abnormal condenser and cooling system plant operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Condenser and cooling system plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained in consultation with relevant personnel and technical and operational documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Monitor and inspect condenser and cooling system plant
  • 5.1 Condenser and cooling system plant are monitored and inspected for normal operation and to detect deviations in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Relevant personnel are notified when defects are detected in accordance with workplace procedures
6 Complete documentation
  • 6.1 Condenser and cooling system plant problems, movements, abnormalities and status are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Documentation is updated in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAG96 UEPOPS332 Operate and monitor condenser and auxiliary cooling systems Unit of competency