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Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule

Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRIS018
State Code
ODM42
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
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform low voltage (LV) field switching operation to a given schedule in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes isolating, paralleling and restoring LV overhead and underground electricity networks using circuit breaking and isolating equipment.It also includes the approval process, using specialist tools, personal protective equipment (PPE), testing, short circuiting for switching and preparing, issuing and cancelling work permits.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 for LV 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 LV 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 LV field switching in accordance with switching schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.6 LV field switching is performed to isolate supply 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 LV supply in accordance with switching schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.10 LV field switching is performed to restore supply in accordance with the switching schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.11 Switching controller is notified LV 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
OBH71 UETTDRIS43 Perform low voltage field switching operation to a given schedule Unit of competency