8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of maintaining wind turbines. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows: KS01-PM315B Wind turbines T1 Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of: Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations Relevant plant and equipment, its location Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals Introduction to and typical arrangements of wind power production plant Wind Turbine types and characteristics Wind Turbine main components types and characteristics Hand and portable power tools Precision measuring equipment Specialised tools and jigs Levelling and aligning techniques Diagnostic and testing techniques Protective coatings Gaskets and seals Transmissions/couplings Data recording techniques Isolation procedures Rigging and lifting equipment Communication principles T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria: Apply Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations Apply levelling and alignment techniques Interpret Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals Use hand and portable power tools Use precision measuring equipment Use rigging and lifting equipment Use specialised tools and jigs Apply levelling and aligning techniques Diagnose and test Manufacture gaskets and seals Recognise worn, damaged or faulty components Apply fluid power control principles Apply non-destructive testing Apply maintenance techniques Communicate effectively. |