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Conduct Performance Testing on Process Plant and Equipment

Conduct Performance Testing on Process Plant and Equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT422A
State Code
WC777
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/05/2012
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
01/05/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to conduct performance testing on generation plant equipment and processes to assess plant efficiency.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for performance test
  • 1.1 Request for work is received and appropriate method of testing is determined in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site standards and procedures
  • 1.2 Safety and plant issues are identified in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
  • 1.3 Specialist assistance, supplementary functions and personnel are arranged as required
  • 1.4 Tools and equipment are correctly identified and acquired
  • 1.5 Test equipment is calibrated as specified in relevant standards or manufacturer's codes and procedures
  • 1.6 Test procedure is determined and planned in accordance with the manufacturer's codes and procedures
  • 1.7 Plant is correctly identified and status prior to test is established from the appropriate personnel
  • 1.8 Authority to carry out work is obtained in accordance with plant operating conditions and load requirements
  • 1.9 Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
2 Perform performance test and collect data
  • 2.1 Plant co-ordinated to initial operating state ready for testing in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site standards and procedures
  • 2.2 Tests and data collection are performed using appropriate techniques that ensure personnel safety and plant integrity
  • 2.3 Tests are carried out in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements
  • 2.4 Data is collected in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements
  • 2.5 Test results are evaluated to accurately assess performance of plant
  • 2.6 Plant availability is declared on completion of tests
3 Evaluate and analyse information
  • 3.1 Plant efficiency is evaluated and analysed in accordance with data collected
  • 3.2 Plant performance is measured against required criteria, in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements
  • 3.3 Cause of abnormal plant performance is identified by analysing technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner
  • 3.4 Plant integrity is maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel and reference to plant technical and operational documentation
  • 3.5 Test data obtained is critiqued and validated with reference to other information available and applicable test procedure documentation.
4 Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Information and data is co-ordinated and formatted in accordance with enterprise/site requirements
  • 4.2 Reports and documentation are produced in accordance with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements
  • 4.3 Reports and documentation are presented in a manner to facilitate implementation of any defined recommendations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYF88 UTPNEG233A Conduct testing on process plant and equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE280 UEPMNT422B Conduct performance testing on process plant and equipment Unit of competency
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