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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare work
  2. Operate plant
  3. Test plant operation
  4. Analyse plant faults
  5. Monitor and inspect plant
  6. Complete documentation

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 generatoralternator

The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows

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Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of

T Safety legislation and regulations

T Enterprise procedures

T Plant drawings and manufacturers manuals

T Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant

T Relevant plant and equipment its location and operating parameters

T Electric motor types and characteristics

T Generatoralternator excitation systems types and characteristics

T Generatoralternator cooling systems types and characteristics

T Automatic voltage regulators types and characteristics

T Pump and compressor types and characteristics

T Switchgear types and characteristics

T Electrical protection types and characteristics

T Control and data acquisition systems

T Generatoralternator types and characteristics

T Generator performance characteristics

T Electrical fundamentals

T Generatoralternator theory of operation

T Heat exchanger types and characteristics

T lubrication systems and oil conditioning systems types and characteristics

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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

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 work performance 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

employability skillsConduct 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

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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 assessment with the above listed items

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 Section 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

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Range Statement

10) 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.

Generator/alternator plant and equipment may include cooling water systems; lubrication systems; excitation systems; automatic voltage regulators, control system; supervisory, alarm and control equipment; electrical motors, fans and pumps; electrical supply and distribution systems; fire protection equipment; heat exchangers, filters and strainers; transformers; water drainage systems; and environmental protective systems.

Prime movers may include steam turbine; gas turbine; hydro turbine; wind turbine and reciprocating engine.

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 and enterprise safety procedures and practices.

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 HV relay tests, Control system operation tests, Rotor earth tests, Oil quality test and Cooling system 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 , Network regulator, engineering officer, maintenance office or equivalent, technical and officers, contractor staff, maintenance staff,

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 Section 2.1 Preliminary Information and Glossaries.