8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired operating and monitoring d.c. electrical systems. 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-PO406B D.C. electrical systems T1 Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of: Relevant environmental, occupational health and safety legislation and regulations Enterprise procedures Plant drawings and manufacturers manuals Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant Relevant plant and equipment, its location and operating parameters Plant status; Enterprise recording procedures; Control and data acquisition systems; Supervisory, alarm, and control equipment; Switchboard(s), and ring main(s) layout and configuration; d.c. Switchgear types and characteristics Interlocks and inter-tripping systems; Rectifiers and battery systems types and characteristics Electrical principles d.c. Electric motors types and characteristics UPS systems types and characteristics Heating of electrical equipment; Electrical protection Auxiliary supply systems Safe operating principles Inverters and rectifiers types and characteristics T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria: Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals Apply enterprise recording procedures; Identify plant status; Prepare plant/equipment for operation; Organise resources; Operate switchgear and equipment; Apply diagnostic and testing techniques; Identify and respond to abnormal plant operating conditions; Plan and prioritise work; Use relevant hand tools; Communicate effectively; Apply data analysis techniques and tools; |