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Operate H.V. Secondary Switchgear

Operate H.V. Secondary Switchgear

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS357A
State Code
S5243
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
031301 - Electrical Engineering
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 secondary circuit breaking devices.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to operate secondary 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. switch gears are identified and recognised in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 1.3 Location of switchgear is determined from appropriate drawings, plans and maps
  • 1.4 Identify switch gear type and determine correct operating procedure in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 1.5 Examine and assess switch gear condition for safe operation in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 1.6 Suppress related protection if and where necessary in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 1.7 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 switch gear
  • 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 Switch gear 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's integrity and prove circuit de-energised in accordance with operating procedures
3 Validate switch gear integrity
  • 3.1 Equipment inspected for safe operation in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.2 Switch gear environment is inspected to ensure all statutory requirements are met
  • 3.3 Confirm switch gear 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
M1708 UTPNEG282A Operate H.V. secondary switchgear Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE376 UEPOPS357B Operate Local L.V. Switchgear Unit of competency