Elements and Performance Criteria

Stream: Production Plant
Field: Operations
Equivalencies: N/A
Systems, plant and/or equipment may include electrical supply switchboards; chemical treatment systems; raw water supply; town water supply; supervisory, alarm, protection and control equipment; high and low pressure pump; valves and actuators (electric, hydraulic, pneumatic and manual); compressed air systems; filters; strainers; and pressure control devices
Safety standards may include relevant sections of occupational health and safety legislation enterprise safety rules, relevant state and federal legislation, national standards for plant and environmental legislation
Information and documentation sources may include verbal and written communications, enterprise/site safety rules documentation/form(s), equipment and alarm manuals, dedicated computer equipment, enterprise/site standing and operating instructions, enterprise/site log book and manufacturer's operation and maintenance manuals
Technical and operational indicators may include stimuli (audio, smell, touch, visual), local indicators and recorders, computers and alarms (visible and or audible)
Communications may be by means of telephone, two way radio, pager, public address system, facsimile, computer (electronic mail) and operating log (written or verbal)
Tests may include stand-by plant tests, post maintenance operating tests and tests for water quality
Appropriate personnel to consult, give or receive direction may include, supervisor/team leader or equivalent, power system control personnel or equivalent, contractor and specialist personnel, maintenance staff and power plant operations personnel
Test, fault finding and operating tools may include hand and power tools and control system equipment
Operating environment may be during inclement or otherwise harsh weather conditions, in wet/noisy/dusty/hot areas and during continuous operation
Faults and abnormal operating conditions may include motor/pump/ actuator/valve/damper failure/malfunction, control equipment failure/ malfunctions, loss of electrical supply to plant and equipment, excessive vibration pumps/motors, high filter/strainer differentials, loss of major auxiliary, loss of control medium and water quality

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 site services water systems
Operationally testing plant
Analysing plant faults
Monitoring plant operation
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 equipment operated
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 softwar; Supervisory, alarm, protection and control equipment; Emergency procedures; Basic motor performance; Basic pump and compressor performance; Valve and actuator types and characteristics; System components and interaction; 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; Auxiliary supply systems; Safe operating principles; Electrical protection
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 site services water 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; Operate in a team; Use diagrams, drawings and symbols; Co-ordinate the operation of equipment to maintain plant integrity, personnel safety and continuity of supply.