4.1 The guide is intended to be used to assess competencies of qualified individuals who wish to become certified as a Powerplant Technician through any certified program.

4.2 The guide is intended to be used in concert with a certification provider’s structure and materials for management, exam delivery, and candidate preparation.

4.3 Each section is categorized into theory, inspection, maintenance/service, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul with each of these categories having a relevant competency level assigned (reference Table 1).

1.1 The purpose of this guide is to address the basic fundamental subject knowledge, task performance, and task knowledge activities and functions for power plants professionals.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.