This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired in operating hydro plant auxiliary systems The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows KSPOA Hydro Plant Auxiliary Systems Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of T Relevant Environmental Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations T Enterprise procedures T Plant drawings and manufacturers manuals T Introduction to and typical arrangements of hydro power production plant T Relevant plant and equipment its location and operating parameters T Dewatering systems types and characteristics T Electric motor types and characteristics T Cooling water systems types and characteristics T Pump and compressor types and characteristics T Valve damper and actuator types and characteristics T Switchgear types and characteristics T Electrical protection types and characteristics T Relevant state and territory regulations T Plant status T Control and data acquisition systems T Hydro turbine types and characteristics T Hydro turbine governor types and characteristics T Headgate tailgate intake penstock tunnels and tail races types and characteristics T hydro generator types and characteristics T Speed control systems T Electrical fundamentals T Electrical supply and distribution systems T heat exchanger types and characteristics T lubrication systems and oil conditioning systems T Equipment behaviours under the influence of high water pressure andor flows KSPOA Hydro Plant Auxiliary Systems Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria T Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals T Apply relevant state and territory regulations T Apply enterprise recording procedures T Identify plant status T Prepare plantequipment for operation T Organise resources T Apply diagnostic and testing techniques T Identify and respond to abnormal plant operating conditions T Plan and prioritise work T Use relevant hand tools T Communicate effectively T Apply data analysis techniques and tools T Operate equipment under the influence of high water pressures and or flows T Coordinate the remote operation of equipment to maintain personnel safety and plant integrity T Operate a hydro turbine generatorpump unit |