This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a hydroelectric power generating facility. It includes the operational and maintenance activities associated with hydroelectric operating plant and auxiliary equipment.

Auxiliary plant systems and related controls are used to support the operation of hydro generating facilities. Auxiliary plant systems typically include ancillary equipment such as pumps, valves, seals and screens, motors, waterwheels and generators.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan and prepare work, operate, test, analyse and report on hydroelectric generating plant and auxiliary equipment. 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
Work, Health and Safety(WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are applied and monitored
Work, hydroelectric generating plant and type of start requirements are identified from appropriate personnel and documentation, in accordance with workplace procedures
Turbine running-up and loading schedules are ascertained from relevant documentation, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements
Hydroelectric generating plant and auxiliary equipment inspections, preoperational tests and field preparation for service are carried out, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and workplace procedures
Hydroelectric generating plant and auxiliary equipment operational prerequisites are established, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and workplace procedures
Sequence for recommissioning hydroelectric generating plant and auxiliary equipment is determined, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements
Work is sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements
Hydroelectric generating plant is operated, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
Tests on hydroelectric generating plant and equipment are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
Causes of abnormal operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information, in accordance with workplace procedures
Equipment problems, movements and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures

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