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Perform low voltage electricity network switching in a very remote community

Perform low voltage electricity network switching in a very remote community

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRRC006
State Code
ODM59
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
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform low voltage (LV) electricity network switching in a very remote community in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes preparing a switching schedule, isolating and restoring LV overhead and underground electricity networks to a given switching schedule using LV circuit breaking and isolation devices.It also includes paralleling LV electrical network circuits, using specialist tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), earthing and testing equipment, and the use of work permits and authorisation protocols. 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 perform LV electricity network switching
  • 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 plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.4 Plant, tools, equipment and PPE required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.5 Switching schedule is developed in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.6 LV network switching is prioritised for completion in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 LV network switching schedule is communicated with relevant personnel in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Perform isolation of LV electricity network
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Authorisation is obtained to commence LV electricity network switching in accordance with switching schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Lifting, climbing, working at heights and the use of plant, tools and equipment are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 LV electricity network is isolated in accordance with switching schedule
  • 2.6 Communications are maintained with authorisation authority in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 LV electricity network is tested to confirm de-energised and earthed/short circuited in accordance with switching schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.10 Authorisation authority is notified isolation is completed in accordance with switching schedule and workplace requirements
3 Perform restoration of LV electricity network
  • 3.1 Work permits are signed off in accordance with switching schedule and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Authorisation is obtained to commence restoration of LV electricity network in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Lifting, climbing, working at heights and the use of plant, tools and equipment, are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Restore LV electricity network in accordance with switching schedule
  • 3.5 Authorisation authority is notified restoration is completed in accordance with switching schedule and workplace requirements
4 Complete work and documentation
  • 4.1 Completed work is checked for compliance against the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 4.2 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.4 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.5 Work records, reports and documentation are completed, and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBH77 UETTDRIS35 Perform remote community network field switching to a given schedule Unit of competency