8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired controlling hydro generation / pumping. 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-PO514B Hydro generation/pumping 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 Relevant state and territory regulations Electric motor types and characteristics Pump and compressor types and characteristics Valve, damper and actuator types and characteristics Switchgear types and characteristics Electrical protection types and characteristics Electrical principles Transformers types and characteristics tail races, types and characteristics Dam, types and characteristics Principles of hydro electric generation Hydro turbine, types and characteristics Hydro turbine governor, types and characteristics Hydro generator types and characteristics Bypass and relief valves, types and characteristics Auxiliary plant, types and characteristics Equipment status Enterprise recording procedures Communication principles Computers and software T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria: Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals Apply relevant state and territory regulations Apply enterprise recording procedures Operate plant within design parameters Identify plant status Prepare plant/equipment for operation Communicate effectively Apply data analysis techniques and tools Recognise abnormal plant operating conditions Apply or determine appropriate corrective actions required Plan and prioritise work Interpret remote indication of plant status and condition |