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Design micro-hydro systems

Design micro-hydro systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERE0062
State Code
OET75
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2023
Field of Education
031399 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/03/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to design micro-hydro systems and their installation.It includes determining and developing micro-hydro system design, following design briefs, documenting design calculations and criteria, and obtaining design approval for micro-hydro system.This unit is appropriate for Licenced Electricians or Electrical Engineers with responsibility for designing micro-hydro systems.Licensing, legislative or certification requirements that apply to this unit may differ between jurisdictions and system types. They should be checked prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to design micro-hydro system
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.2 Scope of the micro-hydro system electrical installation is determined from design brief
  • 1.3 Safety and regulatory requirements to which the electrical installation must comply are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.4 Design development work is planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with other person/s involved in the micro-hydro system installation or associated work
2 Develop micro-hydro system design
  • 2.1 Micro-hydro system performance standards and compliance methods are applied to the design
  • 2.2 Safety, functionality and budgetary considerations are incorporated in the micro-hydro system design
  • 2.3 Power and energy management requirements are incorporated in design
  • 2.4 Design aspects are verified by qualified person/s
  • 2.5 Micro-hydro system design is drafted and checked for compliance with the design brief and regulatory requirements
  • 2.6 Micro-hydro system design is documented for submission to relevant person/s for acceptance and approval
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBY85 UEERE0029 Design micro-hydro systems rated to 6.4 kW Unit of competency