UNIT GROUP 4988 POWER GENERATION PLANT OPERATORS
POWER GENERATION PLANT OPERATORS operate boilers, turbo generators and associated plant to generate electrical power.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- operating plant controls to produce required load
- monitoring operation of plant and interpreting instrument readings
- authorising procedures to isolate high voltage and low voltage electrical apparatus and plant
- writing reports and maintaining records on equipment performance, instrument readings and switching operations
- carrying out routine operating tests
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