This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor a generator and/or alternator.

Analternatoris an electricalgeneratorthat converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of an Alternating Current (AC). In contrast, a generatorcan produce either Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC).

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate generator and/or alternator plant, test generator and/or alternator plant, analyse generator and/or alternator plant faults, monitor and inspect generator and/or alternator 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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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 generator and/or alternator plant are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety(OHS) regulations and legislative requirements
Work and generator and/or alternator plant are identified from appropriate personnel and documentation, in accordance with workplace procedures
Generator and/or alternator running up and loading schedule are ascertained from relevant documentation, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements
Inspection, preoperational tests and field preparations for generator and/or alternator plant service are carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
Generator and/or alternator plant operational prerequisites are established, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
Sequence for recommissioning of generator and/or alternator plant is determined to suit existing circumstances, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements
Output is adjusted to achieve required generator and/or alternator operating requirements and demand, in accordance with workplace procedures
Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
Cause of abnormal generator and/or alternator plant operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, by analysing technical and operational information
Generator and/or alternator plant to be monitored and inspected is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
Generator and/or alternator plant movements, abnormalities and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures

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