Unit of competency Outline

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Troubleshoot and rectify power generation system

Troubleshoot and rectify power generation system

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMEPG440
State Code
AXG19
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2016
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
25/08/2016
Nominal Hours
160
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, diagnose and rectify power quality and distribution faults and report operational data relevant to power generation systems in the pulp or paper industry.This unit applies to senior operators and production specialists who troubleshoot and rectify power generation systems, in a pulp and paper manufacturing facility. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Where the turbine equipment falls under the category for which a High Risk Work Licence is required, this unit should not be used and the appropriate unit should be sought.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and diagnose causes of faults
  • 1.1 Identify faults according to workplace health and safety and environmental procedures, safe working requirements, productivity requirements, standard operating procedures (SOP), risks and hazard identification and housekeeping requirements
  • 1.2 Interpret abnormal plant conditions and system alarms to determine type and location of fault
  • 1.3 Identify faults through physical inspections of plant, equipment and processes
  • 1.4 Identify and locate the cause and source of fault and take appropriate actions
  • 1.5 Access and refer to relevant historical data to confirm fault diagnosis
  • 1.6 Communicate diagnosis to relevant personnel according to organisational procedures/SOP
  • 1.7 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment according to job requirements and task to be undertaken
2. Rectify faults
  • 2.1. Rectify faults according to workplace health and safety and environmental procedures, safe working requirements, and SOP
  • 2.2. Implement shutdown and isolation procedures, according to SOPs or manufacturer's specifications/operating procedures
  • 2.3. Repair or replace faulty equipment
  • 2.4. Adjust process and equipment to restore normal operations
  • 2.5. Verify restoration to normal operations and communicate to relevant personnel
3. Record and report operational data
  • 3.1. Document variations from required production output and systems operation faults
  • 3.2. Record troubleshooting process and corrective action
  • 3.3. Communicate relevant information to appropriate personnel in accordance with operational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUX86 FPPEPG440A Troubleshoot and rectify power generation system Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU06 PPMEPG401 Troubleshoot and rectify power generation system Unit of competency