This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor internal combustion dual fuel reciprocating engines.

An internal combustion dual fuel reciprocating engine is fed with fossil fuels. Internal combustion dual fuel reciprocating engines in the form of combustion turbines drive the largest electric generators.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate internal combustion dual fuel reciprocating engine plant, change fuel type during operation, test internal combustion dual fuel reciprocating engine plant operations, analyse internal combustion dual fuel reciprocating engine plant faults, monitor and inspect internal combustion dual fuel reciprocating engine plant, and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generating 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.