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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare work
   • Safety issues are identified to comply with enterprise/site requirements
   • Work, plant and type of start requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation
   • The turbine running-up and loading schedule are ascertained from relevant documentation and in accordance with enterprise/site requirements
   • Localised plant inspection, pre operational tests and field preparation for service are carried out in accordance with manufacturer and enterprise/site procedures
   • Plant operational prerequisites are established in accordance with manufacturer and enterprise/site procedures
   • Sequence for recommissioning of plant is determined to suit existing circumstances in accordance with enterprise/site requirements
2. Operate plant
   • Plant is operated in accordance with enterprise and manufacturer operating procedures
   • Plant is monitored and observed to detect deviations from normal operating conditions
   • Corrective actions are taken to rectify abnormalities in accordance with manufacturer and enterprise/site procedures
3. Test plant operation
   • Tests are performed in accordance with defined procedures applicable to the operational test
   • System and plant is observed for correct operational response
   • Correct action is taken when response is not in accordance with documentation, plant integrity or personnel safety requirements
   • Plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of test
4. Analyse plant faults
   • Cause of abnormal plant operating conditions are identified by analysing the technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner
   • Actions necessary to rectify fault are correctly determined
   • Plant integrity and personnel safety is maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel, and reference to plant, technical and operational documentation
   • Appropriate personnel is notified when defects are detected
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6. Complete documentation
   • Documentation is updated and plant problems, movements, abnormalities and status are reported and logged in accordance with enterprise/site procedures

Required Skills

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 hydro generatorsynchronous condenserpump unit for a permit to work The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows
	Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of Relevant Occupational Health and Safety regulations Relevant statutory legislation Relevant enterprisesite safety procedures Enterprisesite emergency procedures and techniques Relevant plant and equipment its location and operating parameters Plant status Environmental legislation Enterprise recording procedures Communication principles Control and data acquisition systems Computers and software Supervisory alarm protection and control equipment Emergency procedures Motor performance characteristics Basic fan performance characteristics Pump performance characteristics Generator performance characteristics Valve and actuator type and characteristic may include pressure conduit valves Speed control systems Electrical supply and distribution systems Principles of heat exchanger operation Unit lubrication systems and oil conditioning systems Equipment behaviours under the influence of high water pressure andor flows
	Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria Apply relevant Occupational Health and Safety regulations Apply relevant statutory legislation Apply relevant enterprisesite safety procedures Apply enterprisesite emergency procedures and techniques Apply enterprise recording procedures Identify plant status Prepare plantequipment for operation Organise resources 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 Use diagrams drawings and symbols Operate equipment under the influence of high water pressures and or flows Coordinate the remote operation of equipment to maintain personnel safety and plant integrity Operate a hydro turbine generatorpump unit

Evidence Required

This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit of competency and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the Range Statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package
Overview of Assessment	Longitude competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the Industrys preferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accord with Industry and Regulatory policy in this regard Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Hence sources of evidence need to be rich in nature so as to minimise error in judgment Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met
	Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEP Evidence shall also comprise A representative body of Performance Criteria demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to
	Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills of this unit Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures
	Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below
	Knowledge and application of relevant sections of Occupational Health and Safety legislation Statutory legislation Enterprisesite safety procedures Enterprisesite emergency procedures Preparation and planning of work Operation of hydro turbine generatorpump unit Operationally testing plant Analysing plant faults Monitoring plant operation Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic

Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include OHS policy and work procedures and instructions Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence by means of endorsement stating type and application of work
	In addition to the resources listed above in Context of assessment evidence should show competency working in limited spaces with different types of plant and equipment as well as different structuralconstruction types and methods and in a variety of environments
Method of assessment	This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit
Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
	There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied competency standard units where listed
	Nil

Key competencies	Evidence that particular key competencies have been achieved within this unit is in the context of the following Performance Criteria of evidence See Volume Part for an explanation of Key competencies and levels of this Training Package
Key competencies	Example of Application	Performance Level
How are ideas and information communicated within this competency	Refer to the following example of application
	Explain ideas and actions make suggestions for alternative actions and deal with contingencies and nonroutine situations
How can information be collected analysed and organised	Refer to the following example of application
	Information with regard to operations faults and maintenance may be observed and monitored for analysis and organised into records and reports
How are activities planned and organised	Refer to the following example of application
	Planning the required activity to include coordination and use of equipment materials and tools to avoid backtracking and rework
How is team work used within this competency	Refer to the following example of application
	Share tasks and provide appropriate support to other team members in completion of work tasks to meet the teams goals
How are mathematical ideas and techniques used	Refer to the following example of application
	Calculation of time to complete tasks estimation of distances levels loads and material requirements
How are problem solving skills applied	Refer to the following example of application
	Determine solutions which focus on long and shortterm resolution of work task problems
How is use of technology applied	Refer to the following example of application
	Access communicate measure and record information with regard to operations and performance of plant and equipment

Skills Enabling Employment		Evidence that competency in this unit incorporates skills enabling employment is in the context of the following performance See Volume Part for definitions and an explanation of skills enabling employment
Skills for Employment		Example of Application
	Developing and using skills within a real workplace	Refer to the following example of application
		Completion of tasks within an acceptable timeframe and performance with some supervision
	Learning to learn in the workplace	Refer to the following example of application
	Comprehension and application of theoretical knowledge to welldeveloped skills
	Reflecting on the outcome and process of work task	Refer to the following example of application
		Focused on improvement in own and other team members performance in the workplace
	Interacting and understanding of the context of the work task	Refer to the following example of application
		Working understanding of the processes and systems which apply to the workplace
	Planning and organising the meaningful work task	Refer to the following example of application
		Achieving work tasks in a timely manner and ensuring that the work team achieves its stated work goals
	Performing the work task in nonroutine or contingent situations	Refer to the following example of application
		Seek advice and apply solutions to problems relevant to the workplace environment

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Range Statement

7) This relates to the unit of competency as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

Plant and equipment may include turbines; turbines with underslung pumps; reversible turbines; auxiliary plant and equipment; governor and associated hydraulic circuits; generator and generator auxiliary plant; computer with equipment control functions; supervisory, alarm and control equipment; electrical motors, fans and pumps; electrical supply and distribution systems; valves and dampers (electric, hydraulic, pneumatic and manual); lubrication and oil conditioning systems; static/rotating rectifiers; brush gear and slipring fire protection equipment; brush gear, sliprings and commutators; AVR/AER; heat exchangers, filters and strainers; generators; transformers; water drainage systems; and environmental protective systems. Safety standards may include relevant sections of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, enterprise safety rules, relevant state and federal legislation, national standards for plant and Australian standards. Information and documentation sources may include verbal or written communications; enterprise safety rules documentation; enterprise operating instructions; dedicated computer equipment; enterprise/site standing and operating instructions; enterprise log books; manufacturer operation and maintenance manuals; and equipment and alarm manuals. Technical and operational indicators may include stimuli (audio, smell, touch, visual), remote or local indicators and recorders, computers and alarms (visible and or audible). Tests may include motor direction checks, stand-by plant "cut-in" tests, relief valves operation tests, overspeed tests, main inlet valves/guide vanes timing tests, load rejection tests, governor damping tests and phase rotation tests. Communications may be by means of telephone, two way radio, pager, computer (electronic mail) and operating logs (written or verbal). Appropriate personnel to consult, give or receive direction may include, supervisor/team leader or equivalent, engineering officer / hydro maintenance office or equivalent, technical and engineering officers or equivalent, contractor staff, maintenance staff, applicable water control authority or equivalent and "transgrid" operator or equivalent. Test, fault finding and operating tools may include low and high voltage testers, proving dead equipment, powered or non-powered hand tools. Operating environment may be remote from plant, aided by indicators and monitors, during inclement or otherwise harsh weather conditions, in wet/noisy/dusty/hot areas, during night periods or locally aided by visual and audible indicators. Generic terms are used throughout this Training Package for vocational standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms are given in Volume 2 Part 1

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