This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor gas producing plant. Gas production plant is used for combustible gases which are fed into power turbines.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate compressed gas production plant, test compressed gas production plant, analyse compressed gas production plant faults, monitor and inspect compressed gas production plant, and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation 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.