Manage compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
UETTDRTS45

State Code
OBG32

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
25/09/2019

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

04/12/2019

Original Release Date

25/09/2019

Nominal Hours

Field of Education

031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics

Description

This unit covers the management of compliance with national electricity market metrology practice and procedures. It includes managing work functions to ensure the compliance of a customer’s revenue metering installation. This includes demonstrating detailed knowledge of the role and responsibilities as the representative of the metering provider. It also includes the establishment/maintenance of relationships with other market participants, and management of compliance with organisational policies, procedures and the national electricity market.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit requires 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.

General notes

N/A

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Plan for the management of compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures

1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) practices/procedures and environmental and sustainable energy procedures, which may influence the management of compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures, are reviewed and determined
1.2 Purpose of the management of compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures is established after data is analysed and expected outcomes of the work are confirmed with appropriate personnel
1.3 Organisational established procedures, policies and specifications for the management of compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures are obtained or established with appropriate personnel
1.4 Management of compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures are discussed with/directed to appropriate personnel in order to ascertain the project brief
1.5 Management of compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures parameters are established from organisational established procedures, policies and specifications
1.6 Equipment/tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected based on specified performance criteria and established procedures
1.7 Work roles and tasks are allocated according to requirements and individual competencies
1.8 Work is prioritised and sequenced for the most efficient/effective outcome, completed within an acceptable timeframe, to a quality standard and in accordance with established procedures
1.9 Liaison and communication issues with others/authorised personnel, authorities, clients and customers are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
1.10 Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule
1.11 Relevant internal/external work permits are obtained to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and/or established procedures

2 Carry out the management of compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures

2.1 WHS/OHS and sustainable energy principles, functionality and practices to prevent the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are incorporated into the project in accordance with requirements and/or established procedures
2.2 First aid, rescue and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and/or established procedures
2.3 Lifting, climbing and use of power tools/equipment, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements
2.4 Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
2.5 Remedial actions are taken to overcome any shortfalls encountered in the work schedule according to requirements and/or established procedures
2.6 Testing equipment is used in accordance with the work schedule and requirements and/or established procedures
2.7 Routine management of compliance issue with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures is carried out in accordance with the work schedule
2.8 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
2.9 Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied in the management of compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe according to requirements
2.10 Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned, using essential knowledge and associated skills, according to requirements
2.11 Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational and professional standards

3 Complete the management of compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures

3.1 Final compliance inspections with management of compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures are undertaken to ensure they conform to all requirements and include all specifications and documents needed to complete the project
3.2 Appropriate internal/external personnel are notified of completion and reports and/or completion documents are finalised/commissioned according to established procedures and timeframes
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 routine testing and acceptance testing procedures/activities/results, for the management of compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures, documents are issued and records updated in accordance with established procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD808	UETTDRTS45A	Manage compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODN93	UETDRTS019	Manage compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures	Unit of competency