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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Forecast from market data
   • Information on all variables which have the potential to affect generation demand is obtained and employed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to enable a forecast
2. Forecast prediction is based on the interpretation of relevant information, in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Forecast outcomes are produced in a time frame that enables electricity system security and operational criteria to be maintained, in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Forecast prediction is continuously assessed, in accordance with workplace procedures, against real time trends and adjustments are made
5. Identify unit availability and capability
   • Information integrity is confirmed, in accordance with workplace procedures, and deficiencies are detected and rectified
6. Information is processed and recorded, in accordance with workplace procedures, in a time frame that enables scheduling to take place
7. Information on all factors which have the potential to affect generation unit status is obtained, in accordance with workplace procedures
8. Communication is maintained with remote and independent power generators, in accordance with workplace procedures
9. Power generation plant maintenance commitments are incorporated into setting priorities for committing generation units scheduling, in accordance with workplace procedures
10. Generation plant testing commitments are incorporated into setting scheduling priorities, in accordance with workplace procedures for committing units
11. Power station generation plant problems are accurately assessed, in accordance with workplace procedures, for impact on generation unit commitments and scheduling requirements
12. Prepare generation unit schedules
    • Base load generation is scheduled, in accordance with workplace procedures and contractual obligations
13. Electricity system security criteria is applied and met, in accordance with workplace procedures
14. Schedule is produced and applied, in accordance with workplace procedures, to allow for power generation plant movements to occur within required timeframes
15. Implement generation unit schedules
    • Circumstances resulting in unexpected changes to demand are identified and managed, in accordance with workplace procedures and electricity system requirements
16. Transmission system losses are identified and minimised, in accordance with workplace procedures and electricity system requirements
17. Transmission and generation system status changes are identified and accommodated, in accordance with workplace procedures and electricity system requirements
18. Fuel supply status changes are identified and accommodated, in accordance with workplace procedures and electricity system requirements
19. Generation outputs are monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures and electricity system requirements
20. Power generation plant problems are assessed, in accordance with workplace procedures, and impact on generation unit scheduling and electricity system requirements
21. Electricity system fault levels and transmission plant load levels are identified and not exceeded, in accordance with workplace procedures and electricity system requirements
22. Scheduling of generation units is timed to optimise electricity system efficiency, in accordance with workplace procedures
23. Scheduling information is recorded and communicated to all stakeholders, in accordance with workplace procedures and electricity system requirements

Range Statement

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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