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Maintain operation of remote area power generation plant

Maintain operation of remote area power generation plant

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERE0041
State Code
OBX68
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
108
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain operation of remote area power generation plant where the exposed voltage is not greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c).It includes preparing for, conducting, completing and reporting on maintenance of power generation plant.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for maintenance
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements for a remote area power generation plant are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Risks are identified, assessed and control measures 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 the power plant are obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to determine the scope of work to be undertaken
  • 1.5 Advice on coordinating work with others and the local community is obtained from relevant person/s and applied
  • 1.6 Sources of materials required for work are identified and accessed in accordance with workplace routines and procedures
  • 1.7 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Conduct maintenance work
  • 2.1 Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied
  • 2.2 Circuits/machines/plant are isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Relevant maintenance procedures are applied to test and check remote area power plant
  • 2.4 Known types of remote area power plant functional faults are identified and repaired in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Maintenance performance measurements and repairs are conducted safely in accordance with workplace routines and procedures
  • 2.6 Workplace procedures are applied for referring non-routine events to relevant person/s for directions
  • 2.7 Maintenance and repair work is conducted minimising waste of materials, energy, damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment and services
  • 2.8 Quality checks are conducted in accordance with instructions and workplace procedures
3 Complete maintenance work and reporting
  • 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 Maintenance issues beyond the scope of work are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Work completed is reported to relevant person/s in accordance with maintenance reporting and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC691 UEENEEK120A Maintain operation of remote area power generation plant Unit of competency