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

SUGPMPH3A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor a powerhouse

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SUGPMPH3A - Monitor a powerhouse
Description This is a Specialist unit. It covers the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor one or more turbines with attached alternators, supplying factory power.
Employability Skills Not applicable.
Learning Outcomes and Application Not applicable.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Prepare to operate the powerhouse
  • Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and used
  • Run warm up sequence of turbines and alternator/s in preparation for handover from local powerhouse to powerhouse consul
       
Element: Monitor powerhouse operation
  • Powerhouse output is monitored against site requirements
  • Equipment is monitored to confirm operating condition
  • The workplace meets housekeeping standards
       
Element: Analyse and respond to abnormal performance
  • Operating data and plant operating conditions are analysed to identify causes of abnormal performance
  • Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures in response to OHS hazards and abnormal plant performance
  • Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
       
Element: Handover powerhouse operation
  • Workplace records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements and workplace procedures
  • Handover is carried out according to workplace procedure
  • Powerhouse operators are aware of powerhouse status and related equipment at completion of handover
       
Element: Shutdown the powerhouse
  • The powerhouse is shut down according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
  • The powerhouse is prepared for storage in shut down mode
  • Maintenance requirements are identified and reported
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.

Ability to:

1. Access workplace information on power requirements

2. Select, fit and use personal protective clothing and/or equipment

3. Confirm that turbine/s and alternator/s are ready for warm up/operation

4. Conduct warm up sequence

5. Liaise with electrician as required to synchronise with external power supply

6. Handover control to operating consul

7. Liaise with other work areas to advise of powerhouse status

8. Demonstrate run up procedures in both manual and automatic modes

9. Monitor powerhouse operation. This typically includes monitoring:

bearing temperature

steam pressure

speeds

oil flows

power factor

voltage

power frequency

equipment condition including noise and vibration

10. Take corrective action in response to abnormal or unacceptable performance

11. Report and/or record corrective action as required

12. Demonstrate shift handover procedure and confirm that replacement operators are aware of equipment status and operating requirements prior to completing handover

13. Demonstrate emergency trip procedure and related re-start

14. Record operating information

15. Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Knowledge of:

16. Relevant state OHS legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

17. Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to powerhouse operation and associated control measures. Hazards typically include working around hot surfaces, manual handling, fuel and steam leaks

18. Hierarchy of hazard control measures

19. Purpose and limitations of protective clothing and equipment

20. Purpose and basic principles of power generation. This includes the impact of out of range frequency voltage on equipment operation

21. Site procedures for the import and export of power

22. Operating principles of powerhouse and instrumentation components, purpose and operation. This includes the requirement to bar over alternators on start up, shut down and emergency stops

23. Basic operating principles of process control where relevant. This includes the relationship between control panels and systems and the physical equipment

24. Layout of powerhouse including location of overload protection equipment/switches

25. Methods used to render equipment safe to inspect, maintain and/or clean including lock-out, tag-out and isolation procedures

26. Operating requirements and parameters

27. Procedures for responding to emergency situations. This includes safe shutdown procedure

28. Handover and long term shut down and storage procedures

29. Environmental issues and controls. This can include controlling oil spillages

30. Housekeeping standards for the work area

31. Reporting and recording systems. This includes both statutory and workplace requirements

May include:

32. Cleaning procedures

Relationship with other standards

Pre-requisite units

The pre-requisite for this competency standard is:

SUGPOTB2A Operate a turbine

Co-assessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Turbine with an attached alternator

Relevant codes and standards

Operating procedures and related advice on equipment operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Communication systems and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Not applicable.

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice may include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

Workplace information can include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturer's specifications

This role is typically carried out in liaison with an electrician

This unit applies to both continuous and short term operation and requires demonstration of start up and shut down procedures after a prolonged break

Equipment includes turbines with attached alternators

Services may include steam, water, mill and instrumentation air and power

Operation and monitoring of equipment and processes typically requires the use of control panels and systems

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Information systems may be print or instrumentation based

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and used 
Run warm up sequence of turbines and alternator/s in preparation for handover from local powerhouse to powerhouse consul 
Powerhouse output is monitored against site requirements 
Equipment is monitored to confirm operating condition 
The workplace meets housekeeping standards 
Operating data and plant operating conditions are analysed to identify causes of abnormal performance 
Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures in response to OHS hazards and abnormal plant performance 
Emergency procedures are implemented as required according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations 
Workplace records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements and workplace procedures 
Handover is carried out according to workplace procedure 
Powerhouse operators are aware of powerhouse status and related equipment at completion of handover 
The powerhouse is shut down according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's recommendations 
The powerhouse is prepared for storage in shut down mode 
Maintenance requirements are identified and reported 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SUGPMPH3A - Monitor a powerhouse
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SUGPMPH3A - Monitor a powerhouse

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