8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of conducting water conveyance and controls 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-PO344B Water conveyance and control 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 Relevant state and territory regulations T13 Headgate, tailgate, intake, penstock, tunnels and tail races, types and characteristics T14 Dam, types and characteristics T15 Principles of hydro electric generation T16 Hydro turbine, types and characteristics T17 Hydro turbine governor, types and characteristics T18 hydro generator types and characteristics T19 bypass and relief valves, types and characteristics T20 transformers, types and characteristics T21 auxiliary plant, types and characteristics T22 System hydraulics; coordination processes T23 System supplies layout T24 Relevant utilities and service bodies T25 Equipment operation, capacity and limitations T26 Affect of weather and conditions on operation of water storage/conveyance systems T27 Control systems. KS02-PO344B Water conveyance and control T1 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria: T2 Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals T3 Apply relevant state and territory regulations T4 Apply enterprise recording procedures T5 Plan and prioritise work T6 Communicate effectively T7 Respond to abnormal operating conditions T8 Apply testing and diagnostic techniques T9 Manage water control systems. |