This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of operating a hydro unit control and protection systems The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows KSPOA Hydro unit control and protection systems T Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of Relevant Environmental Occupational Health and Enterprise procedures Plant drawings and manufacturers manuals Introduction to and typical arrangements of hydro power production plant Relevant plant and equipment its location and operating parameters Hydro power plant protection systems types and characteristics Hydro power plant control system types and characteristics Automatic voltage regulators types and characteristics Switchgear types and characteristics Electrical protection types and characteristics Control and data acquisition systems Generatoralternator types and characteristics Generator alternator performance characteristics PLC types and characteristics Electrical fundamentals Generatoralternator theory of operation T Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals Apply relevant state and territory regulations Apply enterprise recording procedures Identify plant status Prepare plantequipment for operation Organise resources Apply diagnostic and testing techniques Identify and respond to abnormal plant operating conditions Plan and prioritise work Use relevant hand tools Communicate effectively Apply data analysis techniques and tools |