Unit Of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Unit code changed and title changed. Application and Performance Criteria changed. Range of Conditions removed. Assessment Requirements changed. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMAOPS324 Operate a gas turbine.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a complex, independent gas turbine system in a power generation, compression or similar operation. Typically, it will have a specialised startup and shutdown procedure. It may have its own control panel and inbuilt vibration monitoring equipment.
This unit applies to autonomous operators who are required to demonstrate a significant understanding of the process and the equipment operation in a plant with local control, or in liaison with the control-room operator in a plant with a centralised control panel. In the case of a large, complex plant, the operations technician would be part of a team during startup and shutdown procedures.
This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group, and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control-room operator, as appropriate.
Some jurisdictions may require the holder of this unit to be licensed or certified; learners should check with the relevant authorities. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Operations
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Operate gas turbine system according to procedure |
1.1 Receive and give shift handover 1.2 Communicate with personnel to identify and coordinate work requirements 1.3 Identify, control and report process system hazards 1.4 Check for recent work undertaken on gas turbine and address outstanding and incomplete work 1.5 Check operational status of process system 1.6 Perform routine checks and complete logs and paperwork, taking action on unexpected readings 1.7 Adjust process system according to agreed operational parameters |
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2. Identify and respond to abnormal situations during operation |
2.1 Monitor gas turbine system frequently and critically throughout shift using own senses, and measured and indicated data 2.2 Monitor field data and instrumentation to ensure that product remains on specification 2.3 Identify impacts of changes upstream and downstream 2.4 Identify actual and developing situations that may require action 2.5 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures 2.6 Complete required documents outlining abnormal situation management and corrective action taken |
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3. Shut down and prepare gas turbine system for maintenance |
3.1 Prepare process system to be shut down according to operating procedures 3.2 Complete pre-shutdown checks according to operating procedures 3.3 Shut down process system according to operating procedures 3.4 Identify, control and report shutdown hazards 3.5 Monitor shutdown and identify abnormal situations that may require action 3.6 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures 3.7 Shut down and changeover duty and standby equipment according to operating procedures 3.8 Isolate process system from energy sources |
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4. Prepare and start gas turbine system |
4.1 De-isolate and prepare process system to be returned to standby or service 4.2 Complete pre-start checks according to operating procedures 4.3 Start up process system according to operating procedures 4.4 Identify, control and report startup hazards 4.5 Monitor startup and identify abnormal situations that may require action 4.6 Take action to remedy abnormal situations according to operating procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
- Learning skills to follow instructions, monitor process and select appropriate procedure.
- Reading skills to follow written procedures and documentation.
- Writing skills to complete workplace documentation.
- Oral communication skills to liaise and coordinate with team members and the control-room operator.
- Numeracy skills to monitor field data, instrumentation and process parameters.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMAOPS324 Operate a gas turbine.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=9fc2cf53-e570-4e9f-ad6a-b228ffdb6875
