This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor dust collection plant associated with a power station.

Power generation facilities will produce waste that must either be removed, recycled or stored. Dust produced from the generation of power must be disposed of using an established dust handling system.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate dust disposal plant, test dust disposal plant operation, respond to abnormal dust disposal plant operations, monitor and inspect dust disposal plant and complete 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Plan and prepare work

1.1

Safety issues relating to operating and monitoring dust collection plant are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and legislative requirements

1.2

Work requirements are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, from relevant personnel and documentation

1.3

Inspection and field preparation for dust collection plant service is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations

1.4

Dust collection plant operational prerequisites are established, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations

1.5

Sequence for recommissioning of dust collection plant is determined, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements

2

Operate dust collectionplant

2.1

Dust collection plant is operated, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' operating recommendations

2.2

Dust collection plant is monitored and observed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to detect deviations from normal operating conditions

2.3

Corrective action is taken to rectify abnormalities, in accordance with workplace procedures, industry standards and site requirements

3

Test dust collectionplant operation

3.1

Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Dust collection plant is observed for correct operational response, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures, when dust collection plant response does not meet documentation, plant integrity or personnel safety requirements

3.4

Dust collection plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of testing, in accordance workplace procedures

4

Analyse dust collectionplant faults

4.1

Causes of abnormal dust collection plant operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and by analysing technical and operational information

4.2

Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Dust collection plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained, in accordance with workplace procedures, and in consultation with appropriate personnel and technical and operational documentation

5

Monitor and inspect dust collectionplant

5.1

Dust collection plant to be monitored or inspected is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures

5.2

Dust collection plant is monitored or inspected for normal operation or to detect deviations, in accordance with workplace procedures

5.3

Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures

5.4

Appropriate personnel are notified when defects are detected, in accordance with workplace procedures

6

Complete documentation

6.1

Dust collection plant problems, movements, abnormalities and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures

6.2

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