The course aims to give the learners an overall understanding of the operation of a standard and an advanced boiler unit and the relationships between the various systems within the unit cycle.

This course also aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to operate a steam turbine. The course will describe pre-operational safety checks, and how to start, monitor and shut down the steam turbine.

This unit of competency supports persons who are required to operate a standard boiler, an advanced boiler and a steam turbine.

Delivery includes:

• Trainer led classroom presentations
• Theory assessment
• Site Visit

Upon successful completion of the course, a learner will have developed an understanding of the following:

• Plan the work, carry out pre-operational safety checks, and start of a standard boiler, an advanced boiler and a steam turbine;
• Accurate recording and maintenance of information relating to operation of a standard boiler, an advanced boiler and a steam turbine;
• Compliance with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for starting, operating, shutting down and maintaining a standard boiler, an advanced boiler and a steam turbine;
• Diagnostic and testing techniques as applied to a standard boiler, an advanced boiler and steam turbines;
• Monitor a standard boiler, an advanced boiler and steam turbine operation;
• Shut down the a standard boiler, an advanced boiler and steam turbine;
• Efficient and safe conduct when starting, operating, shutting down and maintaining a standard boiler, an advanced boiler and a steam turbine;
• Use of appropriate communication techniques with colleagues and others;
• Use of relevant tools and equipment;
• Verification of problems and steam turbine equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures;
• Basic principles of heat transfer and thermodynamics;
• Confined space awareness and the limits for entry into a confined space;
• Environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material and storage of environmentally hazardous materials;
• Established communication channels and protocols in the workplace;
• Safety data sheets and material handling methods;
• Organisational and workplace standards, requirements, policies and procedures;
• Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information;
• Understanding of the hierarchy of hazard identification and control;
• Typical routine problems encountered in the process and with equipment and adjustments required for correction.

8 days

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Learners are required to have the following to participate in this course:

• Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. Hard Hat, Safety Footwear, Approved Hi-Vis Clothing, Safety Glasses)
• Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)

Learners will be assessed using a combination of the following methods:

• Theory/Written Assessment (e.g. Short Answer Questions, Multiple Choice, Verbal Questioning Interview)
• Direct Observation/Practical Assessment (e.g. Workplace, Simulated Environment, Role Play/Scenario)
• Portfolio (e.g. Logbook, Third Party Reports)

To participate in this course, learners are required to:

• be literate in spoken English and competent in reading, writing, and numeracy.
• be sufficiently fit to participate.

Nationally recognised training.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a statement of attainment.

Further information about your rights and obligations:

• Student Handbook
• Complaints and Appeals Policy