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Develop H.V. Switching Programs

Develop H.V. Switching Programs

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS428A
State Code
S5270
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2011
Field of Education
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Original Release Date
31/05/2011
Nominal Hours
60
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to develop switching programs where multiple sources of supply must be considered and managed.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret requirements
  • 1.1 Notification of requirement is confirmed and assessed
  • 1.2 Area of planned outage is identified using system diagrams, drawings and/or maps, in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Planned work details are interpreted from outage request or equivalent and stated on the draft program
  • 1.4 Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
2 Research switching programme
  • 2.1 Implications of switching program on the system are identified and recognised
  • 2.2 Types and function of switchgear to be operated are identified and their suitability for operation under forecast system conditions during scheduled outage is assessed
  • 2.3 System loadings, limitations and alternate supply route capabilities are evaluated to ensure system integrity
  • 2.4 Consultation with appropriate parties affected by the switching programme is undertaken in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 2.5 Consideration is given to geographical and/or site location of isolation points to conclude shortest possible route when determining sequence of switching steps in order to minimise outage time
  • 2.6 Isolated work area is appraised to ensure safe working clearances are maintained in accordance with mandatory regulations and enterprise/site requirements
  • 2.7 H.V./L.V. and control circuitry is examined to ensure no back-feed to work is possible
3 Draft switching program
  • 3.1 Draft is formatted in logical sequential steps, stating location, apparatus, apparatus ID and operation to be conducted
  • 3.2 Permit to work procedures are entered at correct step in program
  • 3.3 Program is planned to ensure access, work and reinstatement take place in a logical and sequential manner
  • 3.4 Switching program is checked for errors and omissions in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 3.5 All documentation supporting the program is filled out requirements in accordance with enterprise procedures
4 Validate program
  • 4.1 Switching program is forwarded to appropriate personnel for checking and verification in accordance with enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYG16 UTPNEG281A Develop H.V. switching programs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE410 UEPOPS428B Develop H.V. switching programs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
S503 UEP40106 Certificate IV in ESI Generation (Systems Operations) Qualification