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

UEPMNT424B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor efficiency of thermal steam cycle power plant

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency UEPMNT424B - Monitor efficiency of thermal steam cycle power plant
Description 1)Scope:1.1) DescriptorThis unit deals with the skills and knowledge required for the collection of data and the calculation of the efficiency of plant associated with the thermal steam cycle.
Employability Skills 5) The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application 2)This unit is intended to augment formally acquired competencies. It is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit(s)4) Competencies4.1)Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.Where pre-requisite pathways have been identified. All competencies in the Common Unit Group must be have been completed.Common Unit GroupUnit Code Unit TitleUEENEEG108A Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuitsUEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEENEEE102A Fabricate, dismantle, assemble of utilities industry componentsUEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. circuitsUEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipmentUEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, cords and specificationsUEENEEG006A Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machinesUEENEEG033A Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuitsUEENEEG063A Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installationsUEENEEG101A Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuitsUEENEEG102A Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuitsUEENEEG106A Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuitsLiteracy and numeracy skills4.2) Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following levels. A description of what each level entails is provided in Section 2.3.1 Language, Literacy and Numeracy.Reading4Writing4Numeracy4
Competency Field
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Collect data
  • Information is co-ordinated/collected in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements
  • Plant is correctly identified and status established
       
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Element: Tools and equipment are correctly identified and acquired
  • Specialist assistance/equipment is sort when required
  • Information is recorded in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements
  • Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
       
Element: Perform calculations
  • Availability and performance calculations are performed in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements
  • Information input/output is checked for accuracy
  • Performance is measured and calculated in accordance with appropriate statutory requirements and standards
       
Element: Evaluate and analyse information
  • Analyse technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner, and identify if abnormal plant operating condition/performance exists
  • Causes of any abnormal plant efficiency are identified
  • Plant integrity is maintained through consultation and operational documentation
  • Specialist assistance is sought as required
       
Element: Produce report and complete work
  • Information and data are co-ordinated and documented in accordance with requirements
  • Reports are produced in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements
  • Recommendations are made to appropriate personnel
  • Implementation of recommendations are monitored to ensure plant efficiency
       


Evidence Required

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9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the competency standard unit and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the Range Statement of 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

9.1)

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 Industry’s 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 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.

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 substance/material 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 practiced. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all pre-requisites 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 – UEP12”. 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 OH&S 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 6) of this unit

Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills

Conduct 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:

The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: OH&S legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures

Plant operating parameters

Plant performance characteristics

Evaluating and analysing information

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

9.3)

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 and different structural/ construction types and methods and in a variety of environments.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in 1.3.00 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 learning/assessment 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

9.5)

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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Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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8) This describes the Essential Skills and Knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired monitoring efficiency of thermal steam cycle power plants

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows:

KS01-PM424B Efficiency of thermal steam cycle power plant

T1 Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of:

Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations

Relevant plant and equipment, its location and operation

Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals

Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant

Performance testing and data collection techniques

Thermodynamics

Heat Rate and Heat balance

Turbine performance

Boiler performance

Feedwater system performance

Air heater performance

Power Plant efficiency losses

Enterprise recording procedures

Plant and plant systems

Plant performance characteristics

plant efficiency calculations

Plant status

Plant operating parameters

Plant and plant systems

Plant performance characteristics

Mechanical and electrical processes

Monitoring procedures

T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria:

Apply Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations

Interpret Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals

Apply performance testing and data collection techniques

Identify plant status

Record, analyse and use data

Apply problem solving techniques

Communicate effectively

Plan and prioritise work

Write reports

Apply data analysis techniques and tools

Determine plant performance.

10) This relates to the competency standard unit 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.

Test equipment may include data loggers, calculators, plant efficiency software, personal computers, flow meters, thermocouples, multimeters and flow meters.

Information source may be verbal, written, computer, unit computer logs, enterprise standards, operating and maintenance standards.

Specialist assistance may be sought such as metallurgy, chemical, operating and engineering staff.

Reports may be daily, weekly, quarterly and yearly; electronic, written or verbal.

Documentation may include site instructions, enterprise standing instructions, enterprise safety procedures, operating instructions, Occupational Health and Safety legislation, environmental legislation, operating and maintenance manuals, plans and diagrams.

Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. chemical, heat, noise, gas and hazards.

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.

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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
Information is co-ordinated/collected in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements 
Plant is correctly identified and status established 
 
Specialist assistance/equipment is sort when required 
Information is recorded in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements 
Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training 
Availability and performance calculations are performed in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements 
Information input/output is checked for accuracy 
Performance is measured and calculated in accordance with appropriate statutory requirements and standards 
Analyse technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner, and identify if abnormal plant operating condition/performance exists 
Causes of any abnormal plant efficiency are identified 
Plant integrity is maintained through consultation and operational documentation 
Specialist assistance is sought as required 
Information and data are co-ordinated and documented in accordance with requirements 
Reports are produced in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements 
Recommendations are made to appropriate personnel 
Implementation of recommendations are monitored to ensure plant efficiency 

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