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Operate SCADA equipment

Operate SCADA equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRSO020
State Code
OEF00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/10/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/02/2023
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
17/02/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit includes the skills and knowledge required to operate supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes setting limits, operational parameters, alarms and events, control schemes, and communication with relevant personnel.It also includes switching programs, feedback, extracting network data, testing and commissioning, failover, and dealing with unplanned events.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 operate SCADA equipment
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be done are reviewed and determined
  • 1.2 System monitoring and control procedures are discussed with relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Operational parameters are determined in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Work roles and tasks are determined according to requirements and individual competencies
  • 1.5 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Liaison and communication issues with others/authorised personnel, authorities and clients are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
  • 1.7 Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures identified and applied
2 Operate SCADA equipment
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 SCADA equipment is operated in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 SCADA information accuracy is evaluated in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 The effectiveness of operations is analysed for best outcomes in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked for compliance against workplace requirements
  • 3.2 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
OBG78 UETTDRSO45 Operate and monitor system SCADA equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHY4 UET60222 Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems Qualification