Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PPMEPG330 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Co-ordinate power generation system shutdown

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PPMEPG330 - Co-ordinate power generation system shutdown
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to shut down power generation systems in both planned and unplanned situations and to communicate shutdown information and data to internal and external personnel. The unit applies to production operators and technicians who co-ordinate power generation system shutdowns, in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

access to the full range of equipment involved in integrated continuous manufacturing for power generation systems in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility, including chemical products and systems:

high and low voltage transformers

steam or gas turbine driven alternators

switchboards

water systems and auxiliary plant

circuit breakers

AC/DC generation and distribution systems

analogue and digital instrumentation

personal protective equipment suitable for shutting down power generation systems

local power authority regulations for shutting down power generation systems

maintenance schedules for power generation system

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

template documents for recording shutdown processes and maintenance requirements

organisational workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures for power generation system shutdown.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or in a productive environment that accurately reflects performance in a workplace.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Co-ordinate planned shutdown
  • Use maintenance schedules to plan and co-ordinate shutdown of power generation system.
  • Follow procedures to shut down process supplies.
  • Follow organisational safety and standard operating procedures to initiate appropriate isolations and shut down systems.
  • Inspect system and record and report further maintenance requirements.
       
Element: Respond to unplanned shutdown
  • Respond to unplanned shutdown immediately.
  • Initiate appropriate isolations, identify and locate cause of unplanned shutdown.
  • Rectify, isolate and or contain faulty plant where possible to allow continued production.
  • Follow procedures to shut down process supplies where fault cannot be rectified.
  • Assess effects of unplanned shutdown to determine impact on operations.
  • Communicate unplanned shutdown to appropriate personnel and power authorities, as required.
       
Element: Record and report shutdown data
  • Record shutdown and corrective action processes.
  • Report shutdown information to relevant personnel and power authorities as required.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Co-ordinate planned shutdown

1.1. Use maintenance schedules to plan and co-ordinate shutdown of power generation system.

1.2. Follow procedures to shut down process supplies.

1.3. Follow organisational safety and standard operating procedures to initiate appropriate isolations and shut down systems.

1.4. Inspect system and record and report further maintenance requirements.

2. Respond to unplanned shutdown

2.1. Respond to unplanned shutdown immediately.

2.2. Initiate appropriate isolations, identify and locate cause of unplanned shutdown.

2.3. Rectify, isolate and or contain faulty plant where possible to allow continued production.

2.4. Follow procedures to shut down process supplies where fault cannot be rectified.

2.5. Assess effects of unplanned shutdown to determine impact on operations.

2.6. Communicate unplanned shutdown to appropriate personnel and power authorities, as required.

3. Record and report shutdown data

3.1. Record shutdown and corrective action processes.

3.2. Report shutdown information to relevant personnel and power authorities as required.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:

co-ordinate planned shutdown of a power generation system within a pulp or paper manufacturing facility, at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals, and complete the following tasks after shut down:

inspect the system for these maintenance requirements

complete routine maintenance when shutting down the power generation system

complete basic records for shutdown processes and maintenance requirements

follow safe working practices when shutting down up the power generation system

use electronic and other control systems to control equipment during operations

communicate effectively, through written and verbal means, with others, in the work area when co-ordinating the planned shutdown of a power generation system

respond to one unplanned or emergency shutdown, which can be a real time event or by scenario, implement responses appropriate to the cause and complete a basic report on corrective action processes.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

local power authority regulations and reporting requirements for shutting down power generation systems

power generation plant layout

purpose, features and operation of power generation and distribution systems, operating parameters and allowable variations

operation and application of electronic and other control systems

electrical isolation procedures

principles of operation of transformers and circuit protection systems

AC/DC generation principles

electrical output control and regulation principles

power factor characteristics and effects

effect of steam quality on turbine operation

operational tolerances of the turbine system and effects of operating outside these tolerances

key features and purpose of the full range of processes involved in shutting down power generation systems

types, causes and effects of, and required emergency and other responses to, unplanned power generations system shutdowns:

power outage

mechanical breakdown

blockages

jamming

air supply

control system failure

methods used to test power systems and diagnose faults

organisational procedures:

standard operating procedures specific to power generation system shutdown

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting shutdown processes and maintenance requirements.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Co-ordinate planned shutdown

1.1. Use maintenance schedules to plan and co-ordinate shutdown of power generation system.

1.2. Follow procedures to shut down process supplies.

1.3. Follow organisational safety and standard operating procedures to initiate appropriate isolations and shut down systems.

1.4. Inspect system and record and report further maintenance requirements.

2. Respond to unplanned shutdown

2.1. Respond to unplanned shutdown immediately.

2.2. Initiate appropriate isolations, identify and locate cause of unplanned shutdown.

2.3. Rectify, isolate and or contain faulty plant where possible to allow continued production.

2.4. Follow procedures to shut down process supplies where fault cannot be rectified.

2.5. Assess effects of unplanned shutdown to determine impact on operations.

2.6. Communicate unplanned shutdown to appropriate personnel and power authorities, as required.

3. Record and report shutdown data

3.1. Record shutdown and corrective action processes.

3.2. Report shutdown information to relevant personnel and power authorities as required.

Not Applicable
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Use maintenance schedules to plan and co-ordinate shutdown of power generation system. 
Follow procedures to shut down process supplies. 
Follow organisational safety and standard operating procedures to initiate appropriate isolations and shut down systems. 
Inspect system and record and report further maintenance requirements. 
Respond to unplanned shutdown immediately. 
Initiate appropriate isolations, identify and locate cause of unplanned shutdown. 
Rectify, isolate and or contain faulty plant where possible to allow continued production. 
Follow procedures to shut down process supplies where fault cannot be rectified. 
Assess effects of unplanned shutdown to determine impact on operations. 
Communicate unplanned shutdown to appropriate personnel and power authorities, as required. 
Record shutdown and corrective action processes. 
Report shutdown information to relevant personnel and power authorities as required. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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