This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct a steam turbine run-up to a stable operating condition.

Run-up of a steam turbine will involve the operator making a sequence of checks prior to and during start-up. This ensures that loading the turbine is completed in a safe and consistent manner. 

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan and prepare steam turbine run-up work, conduct steam turbine run-up, test steam turbine and complete 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.