8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of operating and monitoring ash and dust disposal plants. 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-PO241B Ash and dust disposal plant Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of: T1 Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations T2 Enterprise procedures T3 Plant drawings and manufacturers manuals T4 Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant T5 Relevant plant and equipment, its location and operating parameters T6 Plant status T7 Enterprise recording procedures T8 Control and data acquisition systems T9 Computers and software T10 Emergency procedures T11 Electric motor types and characteristics T12 Pump and compressor types and characteristics T13 Valve, damper and actuator types and characteristics T14 Properties and types of ash formations T15 Properties of matter T16 Lubrication and bearings T17 Bottom ash types and characteristics T18 Fly ash types and characteristics T19 Ash removal systems types and characteristics T20 Electrical principles T21 Switchgear types and characteristics T22 Electrical protection types and characteristics KS02-PO241B Ash and dust disposal plant Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria: T1 Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals T2 Apply enterprise recording procedures T3 Organise resources T4 Operate ash and dust disposal plant T5 Apply diagnostic and testing techniques T6 Identify and respond to abnormal plant operating conditions T7 Plan and prioritise work T8 Use relevant hand tools T9 Communicate effectively T10 Apply data analysis techniques and tools |