Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PMAOPS324A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a gas turbine
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PMAOPS324A - Operate a gas turbine |
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Description | This unit covers the operation of a stationary gas turbine in a typical power generation or compression operation. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | In a typical scenario a gas turbine and its ancillary equipment is used to drive a power generation unit, high pressure pump or compressor. It is a complex, independent item of equipment with a specialised start-up and shutdown procedure. It may have its own control panel and inbuilt vibration monitoring equipment. The operation of a gas turbine may require a 'ticket' (special licence) to operate. Check local requirements. This unit includes starting up/shutting down and monitoring the performance of the equipment and a full understanding of OHS requirements, including emergency situations.The operations technician would:identify and report operational problemsbe aware of and contribute to a safe working environmentcontribute to the safe and productive operation of the turbinemonitor, shut down and start up turbine and ancillary equipment using relevant procedures.Generally the operator would be part of a team during start up and shut down procedures and would be expected to be capable of demonstrating competence in all parts of this unit. At all times they would be liaising and cooperating with other members of the team. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare equipment for operation. |
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Element: Start the gas turbine. |
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Element: Monitor and assess gas turbine systems. |
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Element: Conduct operational maintenance. |
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Element: Prepare equipment for maintenance. |
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Element: Control hazards. |
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Element: Respond to gas turbine problems. |
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