The modules in each course are designed so that they may be conducted as a complete course or a stand-alone package.

Course Design

All courses are designed to be competency based.

Functional Areas

The plant is divided into six Functional Areas:

• B - Boiler

• T - Turbine

• G - Generator

• E - Electrical System

• C - Controls

• P - External Plant

These functional areas are further divided into units of training modules:

• Arrangement of plant

• Operations

• Simulator Operations

• Plant Inspection

• Projects

From there the units of training modules are divided into Elements. An element contains one or more Learning Outcomes. Learning Outcomes describe the knowledge and skills that apply to each element. For each Learning Outcome there are a number of Assessment Criteria.

Purpose of Modules

Each set of course material contains the following information:

• Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

• Training Specification

• Plant Inspections

• Learning Projects

• Simulator Exercises (If Applicable)

• Trainer Guide

• Trainee Guide

• Questions and Answers

• Advanced Simulator Operations

• Control Room Operations Assessment

Courses and Common Modules

Orientation Module

The Orientation module is intended for all staff and is therefore included in all course plans.

PF 1 Course

This course is designed to provide Engineers with a sound understanding of the operations of the Power Plant. In facilitating this learning, a simulator (if applicable) may be used to carry out a warm start of a unit and operate it on load. The course emphasises the practical aspects of operation. This approach had been found to provide the Engineer with a better grasp of plant operations and therefore allows them to work in harmony with operating staff.

PF2 Course

This course is designed to provide Technicians with the skills and knowledge to work effectively in a Power Plant environment. To facilitate this learning trainees may use the simulator to carry out a warm start and on load operation of the unit. It emphasises the practical operation of the plant and requires trainees be familiar with power plant equipment.

F Level Course

This course provides for trainee familiarisation of plant and operating procedures necessary for plant operation plus background information including theoretical principles and basic instruction on typical equipment. This course is for persons without prior operating experience.

S Level Course

This course is plant specific and assumes that trainees have prior power plant operating experience and understand the basic principles.

SG Course

This course is an adaptation of the S Level operators course. It includes S Material, but is tailored to meet the trainees' specific individual needs. It is a self-guided course in which the trainees operate alone or in cooperation with other trainees.

Control Room Operation Performance

The Control Room Operation Performance module is an assessment module. It is made up of units of competency and receives the training to demonstrate operating skills required.

Advanced Simulator Operations (If Applicable)

Advanced simulator operations are an available option for use where a simulator is available. In certain situations TechComm Simulation can provide a propriety simulator for use that meets the site training requirements.

Training Flexibility

The training program is designed to allow flexible delivery, using a variety of methods of instruction and relying on the trainees practical Participation in their own learning. The role of the Trainer is to ensure that the required information is presented effectively and that the trainees fulfill the required learning outcomes. Active participation requires the Participants to complete set simulator exercises, plant identification tasks and projects. Trainees are expected to use initiative to source plant information using available resources.

Assessment: Evaluation, Recording and Reporting

Assessment of Participant achievement is in accordance with ESI accreditation

Movement between courses.

By use of the COURSE TRACKING MATRIX (Sample S Level Matrixi (PDF)) it is possible for the trainer to identify any additional training an individual may require to progress from one operational level to the next.