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Operate H.V. Primary Switchgear

Operate H.V. Primary Switchgear

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS349A
State Code
S5235
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2011
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
31/05/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to undertake the local operation of high voltage primary circuit breaking devices.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to operate primary switchgear
  • 1.1 Work requirements are identified and clarified/confirmed with appropriate parties in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 1.2 Procedures/safety precautions when operating H.V. circuit breakers are identified and recognised in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 1.3 Identify circuit breaker type and determine correct operating procedure in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 1.4 Examine and assess circuit breaker condition for safe operation in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 1.5 Suppress related protection if and where necessary in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 1.6 Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
2 Operate circuit breaker
  • 2.1 Mechanical operation and limitations of the equipment are identified in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 2.2 Implications of actions are identified and recognised in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 2.3 Circuit breaker is operated and confirmation that required status has been achieved is given in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 2.4 Racking, testing, isolation, circuit earthing and reinstatement procedures are carried out to manufacturer instructions and enterprise/site procedures
  • 2.5 Confirm test equipment integrity and prove circuit de-energised in accordance with operating procedures
3 Validate circuit breaker integrity
  • 3.1 Equipment inspected for safe operation in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.2 Circuit breaker environment is inspected to ensure all statutory requirements are met
  • 3.3 Confirm circuit breaker operates in accordance with manufacturer specifications
4 Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Documentation is updated, log sheets maintained and plant problems, movements, abnormalities and status are reported and logged in accordance with enterprise/site procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
M1703 UTPNEG277A Operate H.V. primary switchgear Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE370 UEPOPS349B Operate Local H.V. switchgear Unit of competency