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Maintain HV power system static VAR compensators

Maintain HV power system static VAR compensators

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDRSB10B
State Code
WA535
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/01/2011
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
20/01/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
1) 1.1) DescriptorThis Competency Standard Unit covers the maintenance and repair of high voltage power system static VAR compensators including the diagnosis of faults and the replacement and repairing of high voltage power system static VAR compensator components in accordance with enterprise requirements. It includes diagnostic and pre-commissioning tests and the interpretation of tests results against agreed specifications.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare/plan to maintain high voltage power system static VAR compensators
  • 1.1 Work schedules including drawings, plans, requirements procedures and material lists are acquired, analysed and the extent of work determined.
  • 1.2 Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all personnel and identified for all work sites.
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear, to ensure safe systems of work are followed and according to established procedures.
  • 1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced for the most efficient and effective outcome following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes, to agreed quality standards and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • 1.5 Risk control measures are identified, prioritised, implemented and evaluated against the work schedule.
  • 1.6 Resources including personnel, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, acquired and confirmed in safe/technical working order.
  • 1.7 Liaison issues with other personnel and/or authorities are resolved and activities coordinated to facilitate the work.
  • 1.8 Personnel participating in the work including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed, their respective responsibilities explained and coordinated and appropriate authorisation checked in accordance with established procedures.
  • 1.9 Work site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property and personnel in accordance with established procedures.
2 Carry out maintenance on high voltage power system static VAR compensators
  • 2.1 OHS and sustainable energy principles and practices to reduce the incidence of accidents and minimise waste are implemented and monitored in accordance with established procedures.
  • 2.2 CPR, rescue from live electrical apparatus and other related safety procedures are in place according to requirements and established procedures.
  • 2.3 Safe working documentation is acquired and requirements completed in accordance with established procedures.
  • 2.4 Lifting, climbing and working aloft, use of power tools/equipment techniques and practices are safely exercised in accordance with established procedures.
  • 2.5 Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures.
  • 2.6 Maintenance and repair of high voltage power system static VAR compensators is carried outand in accordance with the work schedule and requirements and/or established procedures.
  • 2.7 Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied for the safe maintenance and repair of high voltage power system static VAR compensators to ensurecompletion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements.
  • 2.8 Pre-service tests and measurements are conducted in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • 2.9 Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with established procedures.
3 Complete the maintenance of high voltage power system static VAR compensators
  • 3.1 Work undertaken is checked against work schedule for conformance with requirements, anomalies reported and solutions identified in accordance with established procedures.
  • 3.2 Safe working documentation is surrendered and high voltage static VAR compensator is made ready for service.
  • 3.3 Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and confirmed safe in accordance with established procedures.
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures.
  • 3.5 Required works completion records, reports and/or documentation and information are completed processed and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with established procedures.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD739 UETTDRSB30A Maintain high voltage power system static VAR compensators (SVC) Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W722 UET40209 Certificate IV in ESI - Substation Qualification