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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare the turbine for operation
   • Pre-operational checks are conducted
   • Health and safety hazards / maintenance requirements are identified and reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace reporting procedures
2. Start and monitor turbine operation
   • The turbine is started and brought on line safely according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
   • Plant is operated within limits of manufacturer's specifications to meet workplace requirements
   • Equipment is monitored to confirm operating condition
   • The workplace meets housekeeping standards
3. Analyse and respond to abnormal performance
   • Operating data and plant operating conditions are analysed to identify causes of abnormal performance
   • Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures in response to Hazards and abnormal plant performance
   • Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
4. Handover turbine operations
   • Workplace records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements and workplace procedures
   • Handover is carried out according to workplace procedure
   • Turbine operators are aware of turbine status and related equipment at completion of handover
5. Shutdown the turbine
   • The turbine is operationally shut down according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
   • Valves and fittings are removed in preparation for maintenance as required
   • The turbine is stored in shut down mode
   • Maintenance requirements are identified and reported according to workplace reporting procedure

Required Skills

Not applicable

Evidence Required

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence

Ability to

Access workplace information on operating requirements

Select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

Handle chemicals safely This includes following correct handling and storage procedures and use of appropriate protective clothing and equipment

Identify and report hazards and potential hazards in the work area

Confirm status of turbine and related services including availability of steam

Conduct prestart checks This typically include checking

cooling water supply

overspeed trip

emergency stop

operation and position of valves fittings steam traps and steam line purge systems

lubrication system

drainage system

steam quality and pressure

heat input

free rotation of turbine

reticulation line pressure and system warm up

Liaise with other work areas to advise of turbine status

Demonstrate set up and start up procedures in both manual and automatic modes and for both a hot start and cold start

Monitor turbine operation This typically includes monitoring

bearing temperature

pressures

speeds

glands

water filters

oil levels

equipment condition including noise and vibration

steam reticulation line pressure

lubrication system

condenser operation where fitted

Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

Report andor record corrective action as required

Demonstrate shift handover procedure and confirm that replacement operators are aware of equipment status and operating requirements prior to completing handover

Demonstrate procedure to take turbine off line

Demonstrate procedure to prepare the turbine for a prolonged shut down This includes removal of valves and fittings

Demonstrate emergency trip procedure and related restart

Record operating information

Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

May include ability to

Use process control systems

Knowledge of

Relevant state OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

Safety features of the turbines These include relief and overspeed trip valves

Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to turbine operation and associated control measures Hazards typically include handling chemicals working around hot surfaces working around moving equipment manual handling fuel and steam leaks

Hierarchy of hazard control measures

Duty of care of the turbine operator

Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

Purpose and basic principles of turbines This includes properties of steam

Turbine system layout and steam cycle

Relationship to other processes This includes suppliers and users of steam across the site

The effect of steam quality on turbine operation

The effect of low steam pressure on turbine operation

Methods used to render equipment safe to inspect maintain andor clean including lockout tagout and isolation procedures

Equipment purpose and basic operating principles of turbine and related equipment

Operating requirements and parameters

Procedures for responding to emergency situations This includes safe operational shutdown procedure

Handover and long term shut down and storage procedures

Environmental issues and controls

Housekeeping standards for the work area

Reporting and recording systems This includes both statutory and workplace requirements

May include knowledge of

Basic operating principles of process control where relevant This includes the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite units for this competency standard

Coassessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit This may include

SUGZPCIA Operate a process control interface

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Turbine and related equipment

Relevant codes and standards

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems requirements and procedures

Assessment requirements

For assessment advice where the turbine operation is not a certified occupation refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package Where turbine operation is a certificated occupation refer to the appropriate NOHSC competency standards available from National Occupational Health and Safety Commission

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Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturer's specifications

Confirming equipment status involves conducting relevant pre-start checks, confirming that cleaning standards are met, all safety guards and manholes are in place and equipment is operational

Turbines and related equipment may include turbines and pass-out turbines, condensers, oil coolers, vacuum pumps and filters

Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems

Services may include steam, water, mill and instrumentation air and power

Tests may include trip tests

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Information systems may be print or instrumentation based

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