Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor Heat Recovery Steam Generator HRSGs are used to recover heat from a hot gas Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate heat recovery steam generator plant, test heat recovery steam generator plant, analyse heat recovery steam generator plant faults, monitor and inspect heat recovery steam generator 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 and Performance Criteria
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 related to operating and monitoring Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) hot gas control system plant is 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, and from appropriate personnel and documentation | ||
1.3 | Documentation to determine HRSG hot gas control system plant status is assessed and evaluated, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
1.4 | Inspection and field preparation for HRSG hot gas control system plant service is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations | ||
1.5 | HRSG hot gas control system plant operational prerequisites are established, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations | ||
1.6 | Sequence for recommissioning of HRSG hot gas control system plant is determined to suit existing circumstances, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements | ||
2 | Operate HRSG hot gas control systemplant | 2.1 | HRSG hot gas control system plant is operated, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' operating recommendations |
2.2 | HRSG hot gas control system plant is monitored and observed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to detect deviations from normal operating conditions | ||
2.3 | Corrective actions are taken to rectify HRSG hot gas control system plant abnormalities, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations | ||
3 | Test HRSG hot gas control systemplant operation | 3.1 | Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures |
3.2 | HRSG hot gas control system plant is observed for correct operational response, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3.3 | Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures, when response, does not meet with documentation, HRSG hot gas control system plant integrity or personnel safety requirements | ||
3.4 | HRSG hot gas control system plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of test, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
4 | Analyse HRSG hot gas control systemplant faults | 4.1 | Cause of abnormal HRSG hot gas control system 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 | HRSG hot gas control system 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 HRSG hot gas control systemplant | 5.1 | HRSG hot gas control system plant to be monitored or inspected is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures |
5.2 | HRSG hot gas control system plant is monitored or inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for normal operation or to detect deviations | ||
5.3 | Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
6 | Complete documentation | 6.1 | HRSG hot gas control system 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
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
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. |
Sectors
Electricity generation |
Competency Field
Operations |