Unit of competency Outline
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Install and commission whole current electricity meters
Install and commission whole current electricity meters
Unit of competency
National Code
UEEEL0078
UEEEL0078
State Code
OEE77
OEE77
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2023
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
10/02/2023
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to the install, configure and commission whole current electricity meters comprised of single-element, multi-element (Multi-Tariff) and polyphase, for measurement of energy for end use consumers.It includes working safely in accordance with work order and workplace procedures in planning, installing and configuring whole current electricity meters; testing and evaluating integrity and compliance of meter wiring and Main-Earth-Neutral (MEN) systems in accordance with AS/NZS3000; fixing and relocating meters; making power and communication connections; configuring meters and checking functionality; and completing the necessary service metering certificates of completion and documentation. It also includes performing risk assessments and hazard identification and control for working on or near energised electrical equipment and in confined spaces and potentially asbestos containing materials; performing electrical tests; performing and confirming safe isolation and restoration of electrical supply; communicating with others such as distributors, electricity retailers and meter providers; confirming integrity of metering enclosure; identifying and reporting defects and problems in metering enclosures and associated installation to relevant bodies; and demonstrating knowledge of Meter Installation Authorisation Schemes and national and local metering service and installation rules and requirements.This unit does not cover installing and commissioning Current Transformer (CT) meters; High Voltage Current Transformer / Voltage Transformer Meters (HVCT/VT meters) - HV metering.The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.). Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship, may be required.If this unit is delivered as part of a Certificate III Electrician qualification it should be done concurrent to UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations, and final determination of competence only made after completion of UEEEL0039.Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to install whole current meter
- 1.1 Scope of work activity is confirmed from the work order / instruction, in consultation with supervisor / authorised person
- 1.2 Appropriate electricity meter and enclosure are identified and confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.3 Customer is advised of proposed work and scheduling in accordance with job requirements/specifications and workplace procedures
- 1.4 Work Health and Safety (WHS) / Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and relevant workplace procedures including de-energising, isolation and energising are identified and implemented
- 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and risk control measures and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) applied
- 1.6 Switchboard on which the meter is to be installed is inspected and evaluated for compliance with safety and functionality requirements and industry standards
- 1.7 Approval to rectify safety and/or functionality defects identified by visual inspection of the switchboard is sought from relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.8 Installation and any rectification work is planned and sequenced appropriately in consultation with relevant person/s and in accordance legislative framework
- 1.9 Confirmation that safe isolation of the installation, access to a communication’s connection and implementation of any relevant safeguards to associated metering services can be completed in accordance with job requirements is obtained
- 1.10 Resources, materials, tools, equipment and testing devices are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety and against job requirements and specifications in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.11 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, checked and used accordance with workplace procedures
2 Install whole current electricity meter
- 2.1 Need to test or measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements, workplace procedures and SWMS
- 2.2 Pre installation tests and assessments are carried out, correct meter to be replaced confirmed and information documented in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.3 Approval to rectify safety and/or functionality defects identified by testing and assessment is sought from relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.4 Work activities outside of the limits of own authority and/or qualification are identified, and assistance sought if required in accordance with operating instructions and workplace procedures
- 2.5 Existing meter is isolated by authorised person and checked and tested to confirm ‘deenergised’ in accordance with workplace procedures and WHS/OHS requirements
- 2.6 Approved rectification work is carried out to comply with industry standards and in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.7 Meter is installed to comply with relevant technical industry standards, job specifications and workplace procedures and requirements
- 2.8 Meter power and communication connections, and where required communications technology device installation, are made in accordance with manufacturer and job specifications and workplace procedures
- 2.9 Meter is configured and functionality confirmed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- 2.10 Work progress is monitored against the approved pre-start risk assessment (workplan) and adjustments to the plan made, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.11 Test procedures are performed to establish and confirm a neutral integrity test point (NITP), integrity of MEN, phase rotation where applicable, and main earth connections in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.12 Ongoing checks of the quality of installation are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.13 Installation is carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus circuits, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
- 2.14 Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
3 Complete meter installation activity and report completion of work
- 3.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
- 3.2 Supply is reinstated 'energised' to the installation in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.3 Final inspection and tests are made to ensure the installation conforms to job requirements and workplace procedures
- 3.4 Worksite and tools are cleaned and made safe, and waste disposed of, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.5 Where required, hazardous waste is removed and disposed of in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- 3.6 Final visual inspection of installation and work area is performed to ensure the work site is left clean of any hazardous materials or substances in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.7 ‘As-installed' meter or rectification work is documented, and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.8 Installation and certification compliance report/s and other documentation is updated and submitted, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.9 Work supervisor or authorised person/s notified of completion of work and the completion of activity is documented in accordance with the pre-start risk assessment (workplan)
- 3.10 Metering installation work outcomes, configurations and completion of work is communicated to the customer in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCA61 | UEEEL0013 | Install, set up and commission interval metering | Unit of competency |