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
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. |
Evidence of Performance
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Numeracy skills to: | interpret basic numerical settings on instruments and gauges involving pressures, flows and temperatures. |
Reading skills to: | interpret workplace health and safety and standard operating procedures (SOP). |
Writing skills to: | complete accurate basic records for shutdown processes and maintenance requirements. |
Problem solving skills to: | use and assess sensory information (sight, sound, touch, smell, vibration, temperature) to respond to system faults. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Pulp and Paper Manufacturing