Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the operation and control of multiple power generators sharing load under the control of one operator. Operators are responsible for starting and stopping power generators. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan for power generating plant operations, operate power generator and excitation system, control generation of electrical energy, coordinate generation control, monitor system and/or power generating plant 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 for plant operation | 1.1 | Power generating safety issues are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation |
1.2 | Work, power generation plant and resource requirements are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, from relevant information and documentation | ||
1.3 | Preoperational checks of power generation plant operations are carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and site requirements | ||
2 | Operate generator and excitation system | 2.1 | Generator and excitation system is operated, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' operating recommendations |
2.2 | Synchronising requirements are assessed and evaluated, in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure generator and excitation system stability | ||
2.3 | Generator and excitation system is monitored and observed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to detect deviations from normal operating conditions | ||
2.4 | Corrective actions are taken to rectify generator and excitation system abnormalities, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and workplace procedures | ||
3 | Control generation of electrical energy | 3.1 | Power generator output is adjusted, in accordance with workplace procedures, to meet electricity demand whilst observing operating requirements |
3.2 | Reactive power generation and voltage regulation requirements are assessed and the generator and excitation system is controlled to achieve desired output, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3.3 | Generator stabilities and operating limits are assessed and the generator and excitation system is controlled to maintain those limits, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations | ||
3.4 | Generator cooling systems and limits are monitored and assessed, and the excitation system is controlled to maintain those limits, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations | ||
4 | Coordinate generation control | 4.1 | Load sharing between multiple generators is controlled, in accordance with workplace procedures, to maintain optimum efficiency and power generating plant reliability |
4.2 | Output of generators is adjusted to meet electricity demand whilst observing operating requirements, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
4.3 | Generator and excitation system and power generating plant key indicators are monitored and adjusted, in accordance with workplace procedures, to maintain limits and detect deviations from normal operating conditions | ||
4.4 | Corrective actions are taken to rectify generator and excitation system abnormalities, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and workplace procedures | ||
4.5 | Generator and excitation system integrity and continuity of supply are maintained, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
4.6 | Consultation with appropriate personnel is undertaken, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
4.7 | Generator and excitation system is operated at optimum efficiency, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
5 | Monitor systemandplant | 5.1 | Generator and excitation system or power generating plant to be monitored is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures |
5.2 | Generator and excitation system or power generating plant is monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures, for normal operation or to detect deviations | ||
5.3 | Corrective actions are taken, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
5.4 | Appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures, when defects and abnormal operating conditions are detected | ||
6 | Analyse systemand plant faults | 6.1 | Causes of abnormal generator and excitation system operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, by analysing technical and operational information |
6.2 | Corrective actions to rectify faults are determined, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
6.3 | Generator and excitation system or power generating plant integrity is maintained, in accordance with workplace procedures, through consultation with appropriate personnel and reference to technical and operational documentation | ||
6.4 | Appropriate personnel, including specialists, are arranged for investigation of identified operational abnormalities, in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
7 | Complete documentation | 7.1 | Power generation plant problems, movements and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures |
7.2 | 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 |