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Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule

Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRIS017
State Code
ODN29
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
14/10/2022
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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
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform high voltage (HV) field switching operation to a given schedule in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes the approval process, isolating, paralleling and restoring HV overhead and underground electricity networks using circuit breaking and isolating equipment, specialised tools, personal protective equipment (PPE) and testing equipment.It also includes proving de-energised, short circuiting and earthing, preparing, issuing and cancelling work permits.Note: Those holding an existing Certificate III ESI Distribution Overhead, Distribution Underground qualification or equivalent meets the prerequisite unit requirements.Those holding an existing Diploma / Advanced Diploma of ESI Power Systems or Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician qualification or equivalent partially meets the prerequisite unit requirements. They are still required to complete:UETDREL004 Operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatusUETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatusUETDRIS018 Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given scheduleThe 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 for HV field 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 Switching schedule is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Plant, tools, equipment and PPE required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.5 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with switching schedule and workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Work permit/approval is organised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Worksite is prepared in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Carry out HV field switching
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Lifting, climbing, working at heights and the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Communication with switching controller is established and maintained during switching in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Approval is obtained to commence HV field switching in accordance with switching schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.6 HV field switching is performed in accordance with the switching schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Work permit is written and issued in accordance with the switching schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Work permit is cancelled or relinquished in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Approval is obtained to commence restoration of HV supply in accordance with switching schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.10 HV field switching is performed to restore network to normal in accordance with the switching schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.11 Switching controller is notified HV restoration has been completed in accordance with switching schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.12 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBH70 UETTDRIS44 Perform HV field switching operation to a given schedule Unit of competency