This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain grease, oil levels and quality in all areas of power generating plant. The selection and use of lubricants, as well as the care and operation of lubricating systems, is an essential part of any power generation plant maintenance program.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan and prepare plant to conduct lubrication, perform routine checks on plant, conduct plant lubrication and complete documentation. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator, in a power generation facility.

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.