FPPEPG210A
Monitor and control power generation system

This unit describes the outcomes required to monitor and control power generation systems in the pulp and paper industry General legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements applicable to this unit are detailed in the range statementSpecific high risk licensing requirements for this unit may be applicable and are to be met separately and prior to the achievement of this unit

Application

This unit applies to operators who monitor and control power generation systems in the pulp and paper industry. This work typically involves complex integrated equipment and continuous operations

This unit generally applies to those who:

confirm operational status

monitor and control power generation and ancillary plant operation, and

record and document power generation and ancillary plant performance

to meet safety, quality and productivity requirements

It does not include managing power generation system startups, shutdowns, or troubleshooting and rectifying power generation systems


Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Confirm operational status

1.1. Operational status is confirmed within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements

1.2. Production requirements are checked at start of shift to plan the day's activities as required

1.3. Continuing process supplies are maintained

1.4. Power generation processes are confirmed to be within operational specifications

1.5. Turbine performance is recorded in the operational log

1.6. Operational status is communicated to relevant personnel

2. Monitor and control power generation and ancillary plant operation

2.1. Power generation and ancillary plant operation is monitored and controlled within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements

2.2. Operational status is confirmed by inspection, observations and other information

2.3. Process supplies are monitored as required

2.4. Turbine pressures, temperatures and flows are measured as required

2.5. Turbine and generation control adjustments are made to maintain operation within specification

2.6. Power output demand and distribution systems operation is monitored and maintained to meet client requirements

3. Record and document power generation and ancillary plant performance

3.1. Power generation and ancillary plant performance is recorded and documented within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements

3.2. Pressures, temperatures and flows are documented as required

3.3. Operating log is maintained

3.4. Maintenance requirements are identified and documented as required

Required Skills

This describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

Uses required forms of communication in monitoring and controlling power generation systems

Reads and interprets required documentation, procedures and reports, within level of responsibility

Accesses, navigates and enters computer-based information

Interprets instruments, gauges and data recording equipment

Responds to monitoring and warning devices

Identifies and actions problems within level of responsibility

Monitors and controls process control points

Maintains situational awareness in the work area

Uses measuring equipment as required

Conducts routine checks

Uses tools and equipment

Operates high risk equipment as required

Analyses and uses sensory information to adjust process to maintain safety, quality and productivity

Uses electronic and other control systems to control equipment and processes as required

Required knowledge

Procedures, regulations and legislative requirements relevant to power generation systems including OHS, environmental including relevant sustainability requirements/practices, SOP, isolation procedures, safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and housekeeping

Relevant forms of communication

Basic problem-solving techniques consistent with level of responsibility

Working knowledge of power generation plant, processes, layout and associated services including operating parameters, variation and associated adjustments within level of responsibility

Electrical isolation procedures

Principles of operation of transformers and circuit protection systems within level of responsibility

Power distribution systems

AC/DC generation principles

Output control and regulation principles

Power factor characteristics and effects

Effect of steam quality on turbine operation

Application of high risk equipment as required

Sensory information that indicates a deviation from standard operating parameters

Sufficient knowledge of electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control power generation systems, within level of responsibility

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence should be relevant to the work. It should satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include consideration of:

the required knowledge and skills tailored to the needs of the specific workplace

applicable OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP and housekeeping requirements

applicable aspects of the range statement

practical workplace demonstration of skills in monitoring and controlling power generation systems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

A workplace assessment must be used to assess:

the application of required knowledge on the job

the application of skills on the job, over time and under a range of typical conditions that may be experienced in power generation system operations

Access to the full range of equipment involved in integrated continuous manufacturing for power generation systems in a pulp or paper mill is required

Method of assessment

A combination of assessment methods should be used. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of applied skills and knowledge on the job

workplace demonstrations via a mock-up or simulation that replicate part/s of the job

answers to written or verbal questions about specific skills and knowledge

third-party reports from relevant and skilled personnel

written evidence e.g. log sheet entries, checklist entries, test results

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and in keeping with the language and literacy capacity of the learner and the work being performed. This includes conducting an assessment in a manner that allows thoughts to be conveyed verbally so that the learner can both understand and be understood by the assessor (e.g. use plain English and terminology used on the job)

A holistic assessment with other units relevant to the pulp and paper industry, mill and job role is recommended

Additional information on approaches to assessment for the pulp and paper industry is provided in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Productivity requirements may include:

energy efficiency

waste minimisation

evaporation minimisation, including landfill and waste water reduction

environmentally safe waste disposal

consideration of resource utilisation, including fibre efficiency

minimising delays

chemical recovery maximisation

meeting key performance indicators

line speed

handovers

quality checks

meeting output targets i.e. net tonnes per employee per annum

machine/process time availability i.e. time the machine or process is making product

machine/process production rate

Management and operation of power generation may include:

availability of required supplies

electricity generation

regulation and distribution systems

Materials and supplies may include:

water

air

steam

electricity

gas

Equipment may include:

boilers

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

protective equipment

measuring and recording equipment

computer systems

electronic screens and alarms

process control systems

analogue and digital instrumentation

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate to the power generation process

Electronic control systems may include:

Digital Control System (DCS)

touch screens

robotics

Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:

OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)

activity or task specific high risk licensing requirements

operator endorsement requirements

local power authority rules and regulations

Documentation, procedures and reports may include:

SOP

quality procedures

environmental sustainability requirements/practices

plant manufacturing operating manuals

enterprise policies and procedures

oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines

plant isolation documentation

safe work documentation e.g. plant clearance, job safety analysis, permit systems

operational logs and reports

maintenance logs

Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

process and instrument diagrams

Maintenance may include:

operator level maintenance as per site agreements

operator maintenance schedules

maintenance systems

maintenance suppliers

proactive maintenance strategies e.g. Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)

Actions may include:

process adjustments

reporting to authorised person

rectifying problem within level of responsibility

Communications may include

interaction with:

internal/external customers and suppliers

team members

production/service coordinators

maintenance services

operational management

statutory authorities

Situational awareness may include

awareness of:

traffic

pedestrians

location of equipment

product

hazards

obstruction

unexpected movement

Forms of communication may include:

written e.g. log books, emails, incident and other reports, run sheets, data entry

reading and interpreting documentation e.g. SOP, manuals, checklists, drawings

verbal e.g. radio skills, telephone, face to face, handover

non-verbal e.g. hand signals, alarms, observations

signage e.g. safety, access

Sensory information may include:

visual

sound

feel

touch

smell

vibration

temperature


Sectors

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor