This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate power generation plant in manual mode, in conjunction with coordinated systems, under the control of appropriate authorised personnel.

Power generation plant may be manually controlled by an operator rather than automatically by a computer when required by circumstances.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan and prepare work, operate plant and equipment manually and complete documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, as an operator in a power generation facility.

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 are identified, in accordance with Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures

1.2

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

1.3

Power generation plant status is identified and confirmed, in accordance with workplace procedures, site requirements and documentation

1.4

Preoperational checks are carried out on power generation plant, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and workplace procedures

2

Conduct manual operation of plant

2.1

Power generation plant to be manually controlled is identified and operated, in accordance with workplace operating procedures

2.2

Power generation plant is manually operated within limits of its' design, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Power generation plant is monitored to detect deviations from normal operating conditions, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Corrective actions are taken to rectify power generation plant abnormalities, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and workplace procedures

3

Complete documentation

3.1

Power generation plant problems, movements, and status are 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