TechComm Simulation provides services for operator training and development and is a Recognised Training Organisation (RTO) under the Australian Recognition Framework. As a RTO TechComm Simulation offer training, assessment and nationally recognised qualifications.

Our experienced staff have expertise in the start-up and operation of a wide range of power plant. power plant and demonstrate Significant experience in all types of power plants both locally in Australia, and overseas. Our broad range of experience combined with our understanding of Power Plant Start-up and Operation requirements make TCS the ideal provider for short and long-term power plant operation training. This expertise has been developed both locally and overseas.

Certificate courses offered include:

• Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Boiler

• Turbine Operation.

Added to these services we can tailor these training courses to meet site specific requirements.

Boiler Certificates include

• Modulating combustion air supply

• Modulating heat source

• Superheaters and Economisers

• Single fuel types fired during normal operation

• Multi fuel types fired simultaneously during normal operation

The units of competence

• Start boiler

• Operate and monitor boiler

• Shut down and store

Elements of Competence

• Selection and use of personal protective clothing and equipment.

• Inspection procedures as specified in the manufacturer's recommendations and workplace procedures.

• Identification of maintenance requirements.

• The hierarchy of hazard control measures with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe work practices and personal protective equipment.

• Understand current state OH&S legislation, standards and codes of practice.

• Workplace communication procedures

• Confined space entry procedures, including checks for

• Opening size.

• Available room to manoeuvre in confined space.

• Lighting voltage.

• Air quality in confined space.

• Air supply.

• Need to enter.

Course Breakdown

• Site familiarisation

• OH&S

• Thermodynamics

• Boiler construction

• Boiler water / steam circulation cycle

• Drum level controls

• Boiler draft system

• Boiler Controls

• Boiler Protection

• Sootblowers

• Pulverised fuel mills

• Ash handling systems

• ESPs and fabric filters

Assessment and Certification

Evaluation of participants will be evaluated by TechComm Simulation formal examination and trainer assessment Procedures In accordance with RTO Certification.

Turbine Certificate includes

• Attached condenser

• Multi-wheeled

• Multi-stage heat extraction process

• Speed greater than 3600rpm

The units of competence

• Start steam turbine

• Operate and monitor turbine

• Shut down turbine

Elements of Competence

• Selection and use of personal protective clothing and equipment.

• Carry out pre-operational safety checks

• Maintain OH&S standards in work area.

• The hierarchy of hazard control measures with elimination, substitution, isolation and engineering control measures being selected before safe work practices and personal protective equipment.

• Understand current state OH&S legislation, standards and codes of practice.

• Turbine is run up and placed on line safely in accordance with statutory requirements

• Operation status diagnosed and logs are maintained and recorded within workplace procedures.

• Turbine monitored to statutory and Manufacturers requirements.

• Engine room chemicals are handled to work place procedures

• Turbine emergency response procedures

• Turbine Shutdown procedures including Steam supply, cooling, load, auxiliaries and cylinder drain system

• Turbine Shutdown for maintenance procedures including Steam supply, cooling, load, auxiliaries, removal of combustion equipment, Isolation of common connections, opening access points for inspections

• Valve and fittings removed for maintenance

• Workplace communication procedures

• Confined space entry procedures.

Course Breakdown

• Site familiarisation

• OH&S

• Turbine plant layout

• Turbine operation principals and construction

• Turbine HP and LP bypass systems

• Condensate systems

• Feedwater systems

• Air Extraction

• Steam Extraction

• Cooling water and compressed air

• Turbine oil systems

• Turbine protection

• Start up and shut down procedures

• Electrical systems (excitation/generator)

Assessment and Certification

Evaluation of participants will be evaluated by TechComm Simulation formal examination and trainer assessment Procedures In accordance with RTO Certification.