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Perform plant lubrication

Perform plant lubrication

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS121
State Code
ODY61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain grease, oil levels and quality in all areas of power generating plant. The selection and use of lubricants, as well as the care and operation of lubricating systems, is an essential part of any power generation plant maintenance program. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan and prepare plant to conduct lubrication, perform routine checks on plant, conduct plant lubrication and complete documentation. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator, in a power generation facility. Power generation plant operators are trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to workNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to conduct plant lubrication
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.2 Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Plant lubricating status is assessed and evaluated from documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Isolation of power generation plant is arranged in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Tools, lubricants and personal protective equipment (PPE) are acquired and used in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Perform routine checkson plant lubrication
  • 2.1 Power generating plant is checked in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Power generating plant affected by abnormal lubrication are identified and relevant personnel informed in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Conduct plant lubrication
  • 3.1 Power generating plant requiring lubrication are cleaned before lubricating work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Power generating plant is lubricated in accordance with safety data sheets (SDS), manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Power generating plant is returned to operational condition to ensure safety of personnel and plant integrity in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Power generating plant problems, movements and status are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Documentation is updated in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAH39 UEPOPS207 Perform plant lubrication Unit of competency