Simulated workplaceCAQA Powergen Station is a fictional business created by CAQA for training and assessment. It is not a real company and no person, client or record here is real.About this simulation
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Simulated workplace
Assessment

Assessment scenarios

Eight role-based tasks set in the business. Each one tells you who you are, what has happened, what to produce and which documents and systems to use.

1 Entry5 Intermediate3 Advanced
  1. Sign in as the role
    Use the Sign in button in the header and pick the person the scenario names.
  2. Read the brief and open the inbox
    The work request in your inbox links to the scenario and to the documents you need.
  3. Do the tasks in the systems
    Tick each task as you go. Your records and notes stay in this browser.
  4. Print the evidence summary
    Hand it to your assessor with the deliverables listed in the scenario.
Entry2 to 3 hoursControl Room Operations

Complete the field operator round and operational checks

You are the Field Operator on panel B, day shift.

7 tasks · 5 units

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Intermediate3 to 4 hoursControl Room Operations

Start and load a gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator after a trip

You are the Unit Controller on panel B, afternoon shift.

8 tasks · 5 units

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Intermediate3 to 4 hoursMechanical Maintenance

Isolate multiple energy sources and repair a cooling tower fan gearbox

You are a Mechanical Fitter on the day crew at Newport West.

7 tasks · 5 units

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Intermediate3 to 4 hoursElectrical, Control and Instrumentation

Diagnose and repair a drum level transmitter fault

You are an Instrument Technician on the electrical, control and instrumentation crew.

7 tasks · 4 units

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Intermediate3 to 4 hoursWind and Hydro Operations

Fault find a pitch system and complete a six monthly turbine service

You are a Wind Turbine Technician on the Ridgeback crew.

7 tasks · 5 units

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Intermediate3 to 4 hoursWind and Hydro Operations

Carry out dam safety surveillance and prepare the monthly report

You are the Hydro Operator at the Mitta Ranges station.

8 tasks · 5 units

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Advanced4 to 5 hoursOutage Planning and Engineering

Plan the GT2 combustion inspection outage

You are the Outage Planner reporting to the Outage Planning Manager.

8 tasks · 5 units

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Advanced3 to 4 hoursHealth, Safety, Environment and Quality

Audit the permit system after two near misses

You are the HSE Advisor reporting to the HSE and Quality Manager.

7 tasks · 4 units

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Advanced4 to 5 hoursHealth, Safety, Environment and Quality

Design and run a critical incident exercise for a transformer fire

You are the Emergency Planning Coordinator supporting the HSE and Quality Manager.

7 tasks · 5 units

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