Assessment Requirements for PPMEPG201 Monitor and control power generation systems

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Assessment Requirements for PPMEPG201 Monitor and control power generation systems

Modification History

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Release 1	This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 3.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has undertaken routine monitoring and control of a power generation system for at least two operational intervals, including for each interval:

completed checks and measures throughout the process and responded appropriately to variations from specifications

completed accurate records for system operation and equipment faults

communicated clear information on power generation operation status for handover.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

workplace health and safety requirements and procedures for power generation operations

permits and licensing requirements for facility hazards and high risk plant and equipment relevant to power generation operations

workplace environmental sustainability requirements and practices for power generation operations, including workplace biotechnological applications and processes

characteristics and dangers of heat and energy generated by power generation systems

purpose, features and operation of power generation and distribution systems, operating parameters and allowable variations, including:

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

operation and application of electronic and other control systems to control power generation operations

data used to monitor power generation system performance, including:

heat levels

pressure levels

energy generation levels

heat build-up

system overload information

test outcomes for fuel

past performance records

standard operating procedures specific to power generation operations

procedures for communicating, recording and reporting for boiler operations, processes and faults.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in a manufacturing facility or an environment that accurately reflects performance in a workplace

resources, equipment and materials:

power generation system that is either steam generated and produces power output of less than 500kW or uses gas fired turbine that produces power greater than 500kW

high and low voltage transformers

steam or gas turbine driven alternators

switchboards

water systems and auxiliary plant

circuit breaker

AC/DC generation and distribution systems

analogue and digital instrumentation

chemicals and other process supplies

electronic control systems, including digital control system, touch screens or robotics required to control power generation operations

personal protective equipment required for operating a power generation system

proforma or recording system for recording data and information on power generation operations

specifications:

workplace and standard operating procedures relating to power generation operations, including health and safety, risks and hazards identification, plant isolation, quality, housekeeping and environmental requirements

relationships:

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=12998f8d-d0ac-40bc-a69e-72a600d4fd93