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Locate faults in underground power cables

Locate faults in underground power cables

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRDU017
State Code
ODN04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/12/2021
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to locate faults in underground power cables in the electricity supply industry (ESI). It includes setting up test equipment and using the equipment to pre locate and pinpoint the cable fault. It also includes interpreting test results, documenting the fault location and likely cause and listing recommendations for correcting the cable fault. The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace. Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to locate underground power cable faults
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are referred to and confirmed
  • 1.2 Work instruction is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Tools, equipmentand personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.5 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work instruction and workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Work permits are organised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work instruction and workplace requirements
2 Carry out the locating of underground power cable faults
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Lifting, working in a confined space, and the use of tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Test equipment is positioned, set up for testing and confirmed to be operating correctly
  • 2.5 Cable is tested and confirmed de-energised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Cable is prepared for testing and test equipment connected to the cable in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Cable is tested to pre-locate the cable fault in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Cable is tested to pinpoint the location of the cable fault in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.10 Cable faults are identified and analysed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.11 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Recommendations for rectification are made in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBH56 UETTDRIS58 Locate faults in power system underground power cables Unit of competency