Required skills includes

Ability to

access workplace information on operating requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

handle chemicals safely This includes following correct handling and storage procedures and use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment

identify and report hazards and potential hazards in the work area

confirm status of turbine and related services including availability of steam

conduct prestart checks This typically include checking

cooling water supply

overspeed trip

emergency stop

operation and position of valves fittings steam traps and steam line purge systems

lubrication system

condensate drainage system

steam quality and pressure

heat input rate

free rotation of turbine

reticulation line pressure and system warm up

liaise with other work areas to advise of turbine status

demonstrate set up and start up procedures in both manual and automatic modes and for both a hot start and cold start

monitor turbine operation This typically includes monitoring

bearing temperature

steam pressures

speeds

glands

water filters

oil levels and flows

equipment condition including noise and vibration

steam reticulation line pressure

lubrication system

condenser operation where fitted

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

report andor record corrective action as required

demonstrate shift handover procedure and confirm that replacement operators are aware of equipment status and operating requirements prior to completing handover

demonstrate procedure to take turbine off line

demonstrate procedure to prepare the turbine for a prolonged shut down This includes removal of valves and fittings

demonstrate emergency trip procedure and related restart

record operating information

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

relevant state OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

safety features of the turbines These include relief and overspeed trip valves

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to turbine operation and associated control measures Hazards typically include handling chemicals working around hot surfaces working around moving equipment manual handling oil and steam leaks

hierarchy of hazard control measures

duty of care of the turbine operator

purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

turbine system layout and steam cycle

relationship to other processes This includes suppliers and users of steam across the site

the effect of steam quality on turbine operation

the effect of low steam pressure on turbine operation

methods used to render equipment safe to inspect maintain andor clean including lockout tagout and isolation procedures

equipment purpose and basic operating principles of turbine and related equipment including the properties of steam

operating requirements and parameters

procedures for responding to emergency situations This includes safe operational shutdown procedure

handover and long term shut down and storage procedures

environmental issues and controls

housekeeping standards for the work area

reporting and recording systems This includes both statutory and workplace requirements

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to

confirm status of turbine and related services including availability of steam

conduct prestart checks

liaise with other work areas to advise of turbine status

demonstrate set up and start up procedures

monitor turbine operation

take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

demonstrate shift handover procedure

demonstrate procedure to take turbine off line

demonstrate procedure to prepare the turbine for a prolonged shut down

demonstrate emergency trip procedure and related restart

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Turbine and related equipment

Relevant codes and standards

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

Method of assessment

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit

Guidance information for assessment

For assessment advice where the turbine operation is not a certified occupation refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package Where turbine operation is a certificated occupation refer to the appropriate NOHSC competency standards available from National Occupational Health and Safety Commission

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Codes of practice

Workplace information

Equipment status

Turbines and related equipment

Equipment operation and monitoring

Services

Tests

Teamwork

Information systems