8) This describes the Essential Skills and Knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of installing and maintaining a steam turbine. 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-PM406B A steam turbine 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 and operation Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant Hand and portable power tools Precision measuring equipment Rigging and lifting equipment Specialised tools and jigs Advanced levelling and aligning techniques Diagnostic and testing techniques Gaskets and seals Bearings (white metal and pad tilting) Impulse and reaction blading principles Turbine auxiliary systems Turbine thermal/mechanical operation Thermal and differential expansion principles Quality assurance/quality control Transmissions Couplings Hazardous materials Optical fibre scope equipment Non-destructive testing Valves Pipe work Torqueing techniques Data recording techniques T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria: Apply Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations Interpret Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals Use hand and portable power tools Use precise measuring equipment Use rigging and lifting equipment Use specialised tools and jigs Apply advanced balancing, levelling and aligning techniques Diagnose and test equipment Manufacture gaskets and seals Inspect, scrape and blue-check bearings Identify hazardous materials Identify components Recognise worn, damaged or faulty components Sequentially assemble and disassemble Work to fine tolerances Apply non-destructive testing Apply torqueing techniques Apply maintenance techniques Communicate effectively. |