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Install, set up and maintain ELV micro-hydro systems rated up to 6.4 kW

Install, set up and maintain ELV micro-hydro systems rated up to 6.4 kW

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERE0039
State Code
OCC03
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031399 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install, adjust, set up and maintain extra-low voltage (ELV) micro-hydro systems rated up to 6.4 kilowatt (kW).It includes preparing to install ELV micro-hydro systems, installing ELV micro-hydro systems, and completing and reporting installation activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to install ELV micro-hydro systems
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and procedures for relevant work area are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 WHS/OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed, reported to relevant person/s and workplace procedures for risk control measures applied in preparation for work
  • 1.3 System installation is planned in consultation with others impacted by the work and sequenced appropriately
  • 1.4 Nature and location of the work is determined from documentation or relevant person/s to determine the scope of work
  • 1.5 Location of system components is planned within the constraints of the building structure and regulations
  • 1.6 Instructions for coordinating work with others are obtained from relevant person/s and applied
  • 1.7 Materials required are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job requirements
  • 1.8 Tools, equipment and testing devices required are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
  • 1.9 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and compliance with requirements
2 Install ELV micro-hydro systems
  • 2.1 Need to test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Circuits/machines/plant are isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 System components are installed in compliance with technical industry standards, job specifications and requirements, and with sufficient access to enable terminations, adjustment and maintenance
  • 2.4 Wiring is terminated at system components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and functional and regulatory requirements
  • 2.5 Unplanned situations are discussed with relevant person/s and responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
  • 2.6 Checks of installed apparatus quality are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Apparatus installation is conducted minimising waste of materials, damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment and services using sustainable energy principles
3 Complete and report installation activities
  • 3.1 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Final checks are conducted to confirm installed apparatus conforms to requirements
  • 3.3 'As-installed' apparatus and associated equipment are documented and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC707 UEENEEK137A Install, set up and maintain ELV micro-hydro systems rated up to 6.4 kW Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEX49 UEERE0075 Install and maintain micro hydro energy systems to power conversion equipment Unit of competency