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Diagnose and repair mechanical systems faults in wind turbines

Diagnose and repair mechanical systems faults in wind turbines

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT007
State Code
ODY73
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
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair mechanical system faults in large scale wind turbines.Diagnosing and repairing faults is the process of inspecting large scale wind turbines to identify problems and ensure repairs take place. The aim is to ensure that the overall delivery of the large scale wind turbines meets operational requirements. Competency in this unit requires the ability to gather data, interpret data to establish theory about wind turbine mechanical system faults, repair wind turbine mechanical system faults and record wind turbine mechanical system faults. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or on site. Power generation maintenance personnel are typically trained and authorised to receive permits to work.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace. Other conditions may 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 Gather data
  • 1.1 Data logging information and error codes are accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Sensory data on fault is gathered in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Documentation to support fault-finding processes are accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Built-in fault indicators and error codes, where appropriate, are examined and interpreted
  • 1.5 Circuit or system function and characteristics are determined by reference to circuit diagrams, specifications, schematics or in consultation with technical advisor
2 Interpret data to establish hypothesis aboutwind turbinemechanical system fault
  • 2.1 Wind turbine mechanical system and performance parameter knowledge is applied to interpretation of fault data
  • 2.2 Wind turbine mechanical system faults are verified or localised using appropriate techniques, tools and test equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Priorities are set for testing or replacement of specific components, wiring and connections in the wind turbine mechanical system
3 Repair windturbinemechanical system fault
  • 3.1 Risk analysis is undertaken and is communicated to work team and appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Safety precautions, including circuit isolations, physical barriers and other protective devices or systems are used, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Tests are conducted to ensure wind turbine mechanical system fault has been isolated
  • 3.4 Wind turbine mechanical system parts likely to be cause of fault are removed and replaced with tested and operational parts
  • 3.5 Wind turbine mechanical systems are tested in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure correct operation
  • 3.6 Repairs to complex faults are escalated in accordance with workplace procedures, if required, to a technical adviser
4 Record windturbinemechanical system fault
  • 4.1 Wind turbine mechanical system faulty components and parts are tagged, identified and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Faults are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAH52 UEPMNT449 Diagnose and repair mechanical systems faults in wind turbine generators Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHQ4 UEP40622 Certificate IV in Wind Power Generation Qualification