UEPOPS414B
Perform risk analysis of generation plant

1)Scope:1.1) DescriptorThis unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to identify and analyse the risk in loss of generation/production plant.

Application

2)

This unit is intended to augment formally acquired competencies. It is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training.


Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit(s)

4)

Competencies

4.1)

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.

There are no pre-requisite units.

Literacy and numeracy skills

4.2)

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.

Reading

4

Writing

4

Numeracy

4


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Identify risk

1.1

Plant and process maintenance and operational procedures are obtained

1.2

Plant operating and maintenance history is obtained including relevant incident and failure reports

1.3

Applicable Occupational Health and Safety and environmental standards are researched

1.4

Applicable plant and process technical documentation is obtained

1.5

Analysis objectives are clearly defined

2

Conduct analysis

2.1

Analysis is completed using appropriate methodology in accordance with enterprise/site requirements

2.2

Incident scenarios are established, and consequences analysed and prioritised for risk

2.3

Defined objectives are obtained during analysis

2.4

Specialist assistance is sought when required

3

Produce and implement/monitor recommendations

3.1

Recommendations for preventative action are produced against each risk scenario as appropriate

3.2

Implementation of recommendations are monitored in accordance with enterprise/site requirements

4

Complete documentation

4.1

Risk analysis, processes, conclusions, scenarios and recommendations are documented

4.2

Risk analysis report is produced and submitted in accordance with enterprise/site requirements

Required Skills

8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired performing risk analysis of generation 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 - PO414B Perform risk analysis of generation plant

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

Relevant environmental, occupational health and safety legislation and regulations

Enterprise procedures

Plant drawings and manufacturers manuals

Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant

Relevant plant and equipment, its location and operating parameters

Plant status

Enterprise recording procedures

Effects of operating outside design limits

Risk management principles

Risk analysis principles

Problem solving principles

Problem solving tools

Leadership principles

T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria:

Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals

Apply relevant state and territory regulations

Apply enterprise recording procedures

Identify plant status

Communicate effectively

Solve problems

Provide leadership

Apply risk management principles

Apply data analysis techniques and tools.

Evidence Required

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 the 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 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, at a minimum, the application of the competency 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 practised. 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 Occupational Health and Safety 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) Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills of this unit

Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti-Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedure

Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:

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

Plant operating parameters

Risk management principles and techniques

Generating plant and processes

Production plant and generation loss monitoring and analysis

Identification and implementing of recommendations

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 as well as 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 Section 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.

Nil


Range Statement

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.

Statutory requirements may include Occupational Health and Safety legislation, environmental legislation, standards or codes of practice.

Resource documentation may include operating and maintenance manuals, power plant strategies, national and/or international standards, condition monitoring, plant statistics and reports.

Risk analysis may apply to power generation plant, support equipment or processes found at power generation sites.

Risk analysis may include power plant production loss, personnel safety, loss of generation, environmental impact and commercial risk.

Personnel may include those from various functional areas.

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.


Sectors

Not applicable.


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.


Licensing Information

License to practice

3)

The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a licence to practise in the workplace. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to Occupational Health and Safety and where applicable contracts of training such as apprenticeships and the like.