Assessment Requirements for PPMEPG440 Troubleshoot and rectify power generation system

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for PPMEPG440 Troubleshoot and rectify power generation system

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 2.0.
Release 1	This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria of this unit. There must be evidence that the individual has:

identified, diagnosed and rectified faults in plant, equipment and processes relevant to power generation systems at least twice in line with required enterprise intervals

selected and used appropriate troubleshooting methods for power generation systems

read and interpreted documentation, procedures and reports relevant to troubleshooting and power generation systems

communicated effectively and worked safely with others, in the work area when troubleshooting and rectifying power generation systems.

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:

organisational procedures relevant to workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on:

use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

equipment lock out and isolation procedures

handling chemicals and hazardous substances, including spill and disposal guidelines

plant clearance requirements

emergency procedures and responses

job safety analysis documentation and processes

plant permit systems and processes

high risk load shifting licensing requirements where relevant

major hazard facility requirements where relevant

troubleshooting methods applicable to the operation power generation systems

documentation and procedures relevant to troubleshooting and rectifying power generation systems in the pulp and paper industry including:

standard operating procedures (SOP)

productivity requirements

quality procedures

environmental sustainability requirements/practices

machinery and plant manufacturing operating manuals

enterprise policies and procedures

operational logs and reports

maintenance logs

safety data sheets

process and instrument diagrams

power generation systems, processes and associated services sufficient to troubleshoot including:

plant layout

theory of operation

causes and effects of adjustments made to power generation system and processes

relationships between power generation system and associated services

sampling and testing for plant and system operations, and process steam supply monitoring – purpose, standards and procedures as per site agreements

types, causes and effects of power distribution systems and power generation plant shutdowns

effect of steam quality on turbine operation

operational tolerances of the turbine system and the effect of operating outside these tolerances

AC/DC generation principles

output control and regulation principles

power factor characteristics, effects and correction techniques

electrical isolation procedures

principles of operation of transformers and circuit protection systems

electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments that control power generation systems.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a workplace or a productive environment that accurately reflects performance in a workplace

resources, equipment and materials:

access to the full range of equipment involved in integrated continuous manufacturing of power generation systems in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility, including chemical products and systems

electronic control systems which includes digital control system, touch screens or robotics

maintenance tools and equipment and consumables for power generation systems

PPE suitable for troubleshooting power generation systems

specifications:

sample workplace documentation, procedures and reports including SOP, quality procedures, environmental sustainability requirements/practices, plant manufacturing operating manuals, enterprise policies and procedures, plant isolation documentation, safe work documentation including plant clearance, job safety analysis, permit systems

local power authority regulations for starting up power generation systems

details of production requirements to plan power generation levels

template operating log for recording troubleshooting processes and power generation performance

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational workplace health and safety and SOP for power generation system.

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.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=12998f8d-d0ac-40bc-a69e-72a600d4fd93