Assessor Resource
UEPOPS314
Operate and monitor fuel firing plant (gas or oil)
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor fuel firing plant (gas or oil).
Regular inspections and monitoring of fuel firing plant is required to ensure the safe operation of gas and/or oil firing systems.
Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate fuel firing (gas or oil) plant, test fuel firing plant, analyse fuel firing plant faults, monitor and inspect fuel firing plant and the completion of all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator.
Power generation plant operators are typically 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.
Note: Workplace practice
The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
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