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Assemble and connect remote area power supplies

Assemble and connect remote area power supplies

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERE0002
State Code
OBX59
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/10/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assemble and connect remote area power supply (RAPS) systems where the exposed voltage is not greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c).It includes preparing to install RAPS, installing RAPS and completing maintenance work on battery banks and reporting.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to install RAPS
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements for relevant work area are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Risks are identified, assessed and control measures applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work
  • 1.3 Risks/hazards are identified, assessed, reported to relevant person/s and control measures implemented
  • 1.4 Installation of apparatus is prepared in consultation with relevant person/s and sequenced accordingly
  • 1.5 Nature and location of the work is determined from documentation or relevant person/s to determine the scope of work
  • 1.6 Location/s of apparatus and associated equipment is planned within constraints of the building structure and regulations
  • 1.7 Advice on coordinating work with others is obtained from relevant person/s and applied
  • 1.8 Material needed for installation work is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job requirements
  • 1.9 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for the installation work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
  • 1.10 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and it complies with requirements
2 Install RAPS
  • 2.1 Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied
  • 2.2 Need to test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and conducted within workplace safety procedures
  • 2.3 Circuits/machines/plant are isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Apparatus and associated equipment are installed in compliance with industry technical standards, job specifications and requirements, and with sufficient access to not impact terminations, adjustments and maintenance
  • 2.5 Wiring is terminated at apparatus and associated equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications, functional and regulatory requirements
  • 2.6 Methods for dealing with unexpected events are discussed with appropriate person/s and documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Unexpected events are dealt with safely and with approval of authorised person/s
  • 2.8 Quality checks of installed apparatus are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.9 Apparatus installation is conducted minimising waste of materials, damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment and services using sustainable energy principles
3 Complete work on RAPS
  • 3.1 Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied
  • 3.2 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Final checks that the installed apparatus conforms to requirements are conducted
  • 3.4 ‘As-installed’ apparatus and associated equipment are documented and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC685 UEENEEK111A Assemble and connect remote area power supplies Unit of competency