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Carry out operational checks on in-service electrical plant

Carry out operational checks on in-service electrical plant

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS004
State Code
ODZ25
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
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct operational checks on in-service electrical plant. Operational maintenance checks need to be undertaken regularly to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all in-service electrical plant in the power generation facility.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan, carry out in-service electrical checks on electrical plant and completion of work. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator. Power generation plant operators are trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan for electricalplant in-service checks
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.2 Work and resource requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Electrical plant status and work requirements are confirmed with relevant personnel and by site inspection in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Equipment is checked for correct calibration and operation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Correct size, type and quantity of materials and components are obtained and inspected for compliance with work requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are implemented in accordance with the workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Pre-access checks are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Carry out in-service electrical checks
  • 2.1 Electrical plant is operated in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Electrical plant checks are monitored to detect deviations from normal operation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Electrical plant integrity and personnel safety are maintained through consultation with relevant personnel, technical and operational documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete work
  • 3.1 Electrical plant control measures are returned to required operational status on completion of checks in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Relevant personnel are notified of completion of work in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Electrical plant problems or abnormalities are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Operational check results are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAG65 UEPOPS371 Carry out operational checks on in-service electrical plant Unit of competency