8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired co-ordinating power generation. 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-PO515B Power generation 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 Switchgear types and characteristics Electrical protection types and characteristics Electrical principles Process control principles Plant process control systems a.c. generators types and characteristics Transformers types and characteristics Generator excitation and cooling systems, types and characteristics types and characteristics Plant status Enterprise recording procedures Systems components and interactions 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 Identify plant status; Prepare plant/equipment for operation Communicate effectively Coordinate the operation of plant and equipment Maintain generator unit integrity Apply principles of electrical generation Apply data analysis techniques and tools Recognise abnormal plant operating conditions Apply or determine appropriate corrective actions required Plan and prioritise work Coordinate the operation of equipment to maintain plant integrity, personnel safety and continuity of supply Coordinate the operation of equipment to maintain optimum efficiency Interpret remote indication of plant status and condition |