This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage operational strategies in achieving the short- and long-term goals of a power generation facility’s production plant.

An operational plan of action describes how a power generation facility will employ resources in producing power. Operational strategies are the methods used to reach objectives and performance targets related to resources, personnel and the work processes outlined in the operational plan.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to identify short- and long-term strategies, implement and manage strategies and report outcomes of strategies. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator with responsibility for operational strategies, in a power generation facility.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.