This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct safe hydro turbine run-ups to a stable operating condition.

Run-up of a hydro 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 hydro turbine, start and run-up hydro turbine, test and analyse hydro turbine system faults, 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.