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Monitor climatic conditions for renewable energy production

Monitor climatic conditions for renewable energy production

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS064
State Code
ODY83
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
031399 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor weather and climate conditions for renewable energy production. It also includes taking suitable preventative actions to ensure the safety of personnel, power generation plant and equipment in adverse weather conditions.Renewable energycan be generated from natural resources such assun light, wind, rain, tides andgeothermal heat which are naturally replenished. Competency in this unit requires the ability to interpret weather and climate information, carry out preventative actions, monitor weather and climate during adverse conditions, return to normal operations and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator, in a power generation facility.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret weather and climate information
  • 1.1 Weather and climate information, including warnings, are monitored to determine conditions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.3 Potential variations in weather and climate conditions are anticipated and assessed for warnings, weather patterns and historical experience in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Impact of weather and climate on renewable energy plant, equipment and civil assets are identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Stakeholders and key personnel are informed of anticipated impact of weather and climate on renewable energy plant, equipment and civil assets in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Carry out preventative actions
  • 2.1 Preventative actions are identified in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Stakeholders and key personnel are consulted in the development of preventative actions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Preventative actions are reviewed to ensure availability of resources, safety of personnel, renewable energy plant and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Actions to minimise loss and damage of renewable energy plant, equipment and civil assets are implemented in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Actions to ensure safety of personnel are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Monitor weather and climate during adverse conditions
  • 3.1 Weather and climate information, including warnings, are continually monitored to determine ongoing suitability of preventative actions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Preventative actions are adjusted and revised in relation to weather and climatic changes in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Return to normal operations
  • 4.1 Weather and climate information, including warnings, are monitored to determine when normal and safe weather conditions have returned in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Renewable energy plant, equipment and civil assets are inspected for damage in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Renewable energy plant, equipment and civil assets are placed for service in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Preventative actions are reviewed and recommendations developed to improve processes in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Documentation is updated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Completed documentation is forwarded to authorised personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAG73 UEPOPS359 Monitor climatic conditions for renewable energy production Unit of competency