This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor a communications system.

A communications system includes the various processes, both formal and informal, by which information is passed between personnel within a power generation facility itself and its clients, customers and stakeholders.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate and monitor a communications system and completion of all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply from 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Select and use equipment

1.1

An appropriate medium for communication is determined from the available options and is used, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Communication procedures for opening, passing and receiving messages are implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

Communication equipment is used, in accordance with workplace procedures, Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines and manufacturers' specifications

1.4

Limitations of communication system are identified and alternatives are used, in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Monitor communication system

2.1

Data acquisition is monitored and assessed for quality and action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Need for communication assistance is identified and addressed, in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements

3

Complete documentation

3.1

Communication equipment problems and status is reported, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Documentation is updated, in accordance with workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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.

Electricity generation

Operations