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Perform power generation operations

Perform power generation operations

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMEPG301
State Code
ODT58
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
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, start up, monitor and shut down power generation systems that are steam generated and produce power output of less than 500kW or use gas fired turbines that produce power greater than 500kW.The unit applies to production operators and technicians who perform power generation operations and respond to contingencies that occur working with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. This unit should not be used 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 appropriate unit and licensing requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for power generation operations
  • 1.1 Identify power generation requirements and specifications to plan operations and processes in conjunction with power authorities
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and determine control measures
  • 1.3 Identify process control points according to operational specifications
  • 1.4 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
  • 1.5 Communicate power generations requirements and specifications, workplace health and safety and environmental requirements and operating procedures to relevant personnel
2. Inspect, start up and monitor power generation system
  • 2.1 Conduct system inspections and pre-start-up safety checks according to regulatory requirements, workplace health and safety and operating procedures
  • 2.2 Confirm plant status by observation and inspection
  • 2.3 Complete routine maintenance to ensure optimum system performance
  • 2.4 Coordinate and start up generation system distribution and ancillary systems and bring on-line
  • 2.5 Monitor system or plant condition during start-up to detect abnormal conditions
  • 2.6 Detect deviations from operational specifications and rectify common faults or refer complex faults to specialist technician
3. Shut down, inspect and maintain system
  • 3.1 Coordinate shutdown of power generation system according to maintenance schedule
  • 3.2 Notify power authorities of planned shutdown according to regulatory requirements
  • 3.3 Shut down process supplies according to workplace health and safety and operating procedures
  • 3.4 Isolate and shut down power generation system according to workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 3.5 Inspect system and record or report further maintenance requirements
4. Respond to unplanned shutdowns
  • 4.1 Respond to unplanned faults and stoppages according to operating, emergency and workplace health and safety procedures
  • 4.2 Rectify, isolate and/or contain faulty plant for continued production according to manufacturer specifications and operating procedures
  • 4.3 Shut down process supplies where fault cannot be rectified
  • 4.4 Assess effects of unplanned shutdown to determine impact on operations
  • 4.5 Notify relevant personnel to rectify and make plant ready for restart
5. Record and report production information
  • 5.1 Record production and power generation operation information according to workplace requirements
  • 5.2 Report problems or variations with production and plant to relevant personnel
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Replaces
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