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Conduct checks in the demand side use of remote area power supplies (RAPS)

Conduct checks in the demand side use of remote area power supplies (RAPS)

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERE0026
State Code
OCA92
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct checks in the demand side use of remote area power supply (RAPS) use.It includes preparing for, completing and reporting on checking of community RAPS use.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to check RAPS system use
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures for a RAPS system are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work
  • 1.3 Risks/hazards are identified, assessed, reported to relevant person/s and control measures implemented
  • 1.4 Nature and location of RAPS system is identified from relevant documentation or from relevant person/s to determine the scope of work
  • 1.5 Instructions for coordinating work with relevant personnel and the local community are obtained from relevant person/s and applied
  • 1.6 Materials required for the work are identified and accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Check use of RAPS system
  • 2.1 Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied
  • 2.2 Need to test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Circuits/machines/plant are isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 RAPS system testing and checks are conducted in accordance with relevant workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Retrieval of performance data is completed safely and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Known types of functional faults are identified using fault-finding procedures
  • 2.7 Non-routine events are referred to relevant person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Checking is conducted minimising waste of materials, energy, damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment and services
  • 2.9 Quality checks are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete check of RAPS system and report outcomes
  • 3.1 Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied
  • 3.2 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Issues identified during checking are referred to the local community in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Check results are reported to relevant person/s in accordance with check reporting and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC681 UEENEEK107A Conduct checks in the demand side use of remote area power supplies (RAPS) Unit of competency