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UEPOPS340
Operate and monitor a steam turbine

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor an in-service steam turbine.

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Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate steam turbine plant, test steam turbine plant, analyse steam turbine plant faults, monitor and inspect steam turbine 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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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Safety issues related to operating and monitoring steam turbine plant are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and legislative requirements 
Work requirements are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, from appropriate personnel and documentation 
Preoperational checks are carried out on steam turbine plant, in accordance with workplace procedures, manufacturers' recommendations and site requirements 
 
 
Steam turbine output is adjusted to meet demand, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
Causes of abnormal steam turbine plant operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and by analysing technical and operational information 
 
 
 
Steam turbine plant to be monitored is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
Steam turbine plant problems, movements and status is reported, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 

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