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 a wind generator. 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-PO334B A wind generator 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 Electric motor types and characteristics T7 Pump and compressor types and characteristics T8 Valve, damper and actuator types and characteristics T9 Switchgear types and characteristics T10 Electrical protection types and characteristics T11 Wind farm principles T12 Wind turbine types and characteristics T13 Wind turbine support systems T14 Wind turbine generator, types and characteristics T15 Electrical fundamentals T16 Plant status T17 Control and data acquisition systems KS02-PO334B A wind generator Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria: T1 Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals T2 Identify plant status T3 Prepare plant/equipment for operation T4 Organise resources T5 Operate wind generator T6 Apply diagnostic and testing techniques T7 Identify and respond to abnormal plant operating conditions T8 Plan and prioritise work T9 Use relevant hand tools; T10 Communicate effectively T11 Apply data analysis techniques and tools |