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 hydro-electric generating plants and auxiliary equipment for a permit to work. 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-PO343B Hydro-electric generating plant and auxiliary equipment 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 hydro 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 Electrical fundamentals T12 Plant status T13 Enterprise recording procedures T14 Control and data acquisition systems T15 Headgate, tailgate, intake, penstock, tunnels and tail races, types and characteristics T16 Dam, types and characteristics T17 Principles of hydro electric generation T18 Hydro turbine, types and characteristics T19 Hydro turbine governor, types and characteristics T20 Hydro generator types and characteristics T21 Bypass and relief valves, types and characteristics T22 Transformers, types and characteristics T23 Auxiliary plant, types and characteristics T24 Speed control systems T25 Electrical supply and distribution systems T26 Lubrication systems and oil conditioning systems T27 Equipment behaviours under the influence of high water pressure and/or flows T28 Civil and hydraulic structures T29 Governing, frequency, excitation, voltage, voltage phase and speed matching,synchronising, active and reactive power setting. KS02-PO343B Hydro-electric generating plant and auxiliary equipment Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria: T1 Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals T2 Apply relevant state and territory regulations T3 Apply enterprise recording procedures; T4 Identify plant status; T5 Prepare plant/equipment for operation T6 Organise resources T7 Apply diagnostic and testing techniques T8 Identify and respond to abnormal plant operating conditions T9 Plan and prioritise work T10 Use relevant hand tools T11 Communicate effectively T12 Apply data analysis techniques and tools T13 Operate equipment under the influence of high water pressures and/or flows |