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Maintain, test and commission power systems voltage regulating equipment

Maintain, test and commission power systems voltage regulating equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRTS018
State Code
ODN92
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
135
Description
This unit covers the maintenance, testing and commissioning of distribution field devices to relevant standards, including voltage regulators, automatic circuit reclosers (ACR) control boxes, line capacitors and associated communication devices. It includes communicating with the operating authority, testing, clearing after test and energisation using techniques that are acceptable to the operating authority.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work. Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and coordinate the maintenance, testing and commissioning of distribution field devices
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) practices/procedures and environmental and sustainable energy procedures, which may influence the maintenance testing and commissioning of distribution field devices, are reviewed and determined
  • 1.2 Purpose of the work is established and expected outcomes of the work are confirmed with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Established organisational procedures, policies and specifications for the work are obtained or established with appropriate personnel
  • 1.4 Equipment/tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and coordinated based on specified requirements and established procedures
  • 1.5 Work is prioritised and sequenced for the most efficient and effective outcome following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes, to a quality standard and in accordance with established procedures
  • 1.6 Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule
  • 1.7 Relevant work permits are secured to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and/or established procedures
  • 1.8 Resources, including personnel, equipment, tools and PPE required for the job are identified, scheduled and coordinated, and confirmed in safe and technical working order
  • 1.9 Liaison and communication issues with others/authorised personnel, authorities, clients and landowners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
  • 1.10 Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
2 Carry out and coordinate the maintenance, testing and commissioning of distribution field devices
  • 2.1 Circuit/systems modelling is used to evaluate alternative proposals in accordance with established procedures
  • 2.2 WHS/OHS and sustainable energy principles, functionality and practices to avoid the incidence of accidents and minimise waste are incorporated into the project in accordance with requirements and/or established procedures
  • 2.3 Maintenance, testing and commissioning decisions are made on the basis of safety and effective outcomes according to requirements and/or established procedures
  • 2.4 Mathematical models of the distribution system are used to analyse the effectiveness of the finished project in accordance with requirements and established procedures
  • 2.5 Technical advice is given regarding potential hazards, safety risks and control measures so that monitoring and preventative action can be undertaken and/or appropriate authorities consulted, where necessary, in accordance with requirements and established procedures
  • 2.6 Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied to analyse specific data and compare it with compliance specifications to ensure completion of the project within an agreed timeframe according to requirements
  • 2.7 Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned using acquired essential knowledge and associated skills according to requirements
  • 2.8 Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational and professional standards
3 Complete and coordinate the maintenance, testing and commissioning of distribution field devices
  • 3.1 Final inspections of the work are undertaken to ensure it complies with all requirements and includes all specifications and documentation needed to complete the brief
  • 3.2 Appropriate personnel are notified of completion and reports and/or completion documents are finalised
  • 3.3 Reports and/or completion documents are submitted to relevant personnel/organisations for approval and, where applicable, statutory or regulatory approval
  • 3.4 Approved copies of test documents are issued and records updated in accordance with established procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBG46 UETTDRTS31 Maintain, test and commission power systems voltage regulating equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OED97 UETDRTS034 Commission and maintain voltage regulating equipment Unit of competency