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 a generator/alternator. The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows: KS01-PO362A Generator/Alternator Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of: T1 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 Generator/alternator excitation systems types and characteristics T8 Generator/alternator cooling systems types and characteristics T9 Automatic voltage regulators types and characteristics T10 Pump and compressor types and characteristics T11 Switchgear types and characteristics T12 Electrical protection types and characteristics T13 Control and data acquisition systems T14 Generator/alternator types and characteristics T15 Generator performance characteristics T16 Electrical fundamentals T17 Generator/alternator theory of operation T18 Heat exchanger types and characteristics T19 lubrication systems and oil conditioning systems types and characteristics KS02-PO362A Generator/Alternator 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 |