This course aims to provide participants 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 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 the steam turbine;
• Accurate recording and maintenance of information relating to operation of 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 steam turbine;
• Diagnostic and testing techniques as applied to steam turbines;
• Monitor steam turbine operation;
• Shut down the steam turbine;
• Efficient and safe conduct when starting, operating, shutting down and maintaining 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.

4 days

Contact our Office for details on 1300 15 66 85 or email us on admin@thomsonbridge.com.

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)
• Heights equipment - Harness, ascender, descender, as per company procedures
• Stationary (e.g. Pen, Pencil, etc.)
• Personal Electronic device to access online course material (E.g. Laptop, Tablet)

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