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Operate and monitor generator/alternator

Operate and monitor generator/alternator

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS099
State Code
ODY34
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
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor a generator and/or alternator.Analternatoris an electricalgeneratorthat converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of an alternating current (a.c.). In contrast, a generatorcan produce either a.c. or direct current (d.c.).Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate generator and/or alternator plant, test generator and/or alternator plant, analyse generator and/or alternator plant faults, monitor and inspect generator and/or alternator plant, and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator. Power generation plant operators are trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work
  • 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 Generator and/or alternator running up and loading schedule are ascertained from relevant documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Inspection, preoperational tests and field preparations for generator and/or alternator plant service are carried out in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Generator and/or alternator plant operational prerequisites are established in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Sequence for recommissioning of generator and/or alternator plant is determined to suit existing circumstances in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Operate generator/alternatorplant
  • 2.1 Output is adjusted to achieve required generator and/or alternator operating requirements and demand in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Generator and/or alternator plant is operated within limits of design in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Generator and/or alternator plant is monitored and observed to detect deviations from required operating conditions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Corrective actions are taken to rectify generator and/or alternator abnormalities in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
3 Test generator/alternatorplant operation
  • 3.1 Operational tests are performed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Generator and/or alternator plant is observed for correct operational response in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Generator and/or alternator plant is returned to operational status upon completion of testing in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Analyse generator/alternatorplant faults
  • 4.1 Cause of abnormal generator and/or alternator plant operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Generator and/or alternator plant integrity and personnel safety are maintained in consultation with relevant personnel and technical and operational documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Monitor and inspect generator/alternatorplant
  • 5.1 Generator and/or alternator plant to be monitored and inspected is physically identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Generator and/or alternator plant is monitored and inspected for normal operation and to detect deviations in accordance with workplace procedures,
  • 5.3 Relevant personnel are notified when defects are detected in accordance with workplace procedures
6 Complete documentation
  • 6.1 Generator and/or alternator plant movements, abnormalities and status are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Documentation is updated in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAG70 UEPOPS362 Operate and monitor generator/alternator Unit of competency