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Monitor and maintain electrical systems

Monitor and maintain electrical systems

Unit of competency
National Code
PMASUP342
State Code
AXM40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor and maintain electrical systems and equipment on systems used to carry products. This unit of competency applies to operations technicians and those in similar roles who are required to test, repair and recommission electrical systems and equipment; issue permits to allow work to be undertaken; verify equipment and system operation; troubleshoot problems; and prepare reports related to the equipment/systems. This unit of competency applies to a wide range of electrical equipment and systems. Examples include voltage regulators, alternators, generators and motors, battery banks, air conditioning systems, lighting, emergency shutdown systems (ESD), low voltage power systems, communications systems, single wire earth return (SWER) line systems, solar power systems, fire systems and control panels. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.Some jurisdictions may require the holder of this unit to be licensed or certified and users should check with the relevant authorities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor equipment operation
  • 1.1 Monitor equipment operation according to electrical equipment operating principles and parameters
  • 1.2 Access and interpret relevant technical drawings and schematics to determine system faults
  • 1.3 Issue permit to work to allow work to be undertaken
  • 1.4 Verify equipment operation/performance through test procedures to ensure correct operation and seek confirmation of identified problems from other sources
  • 1.5 Correct operational variations through calibration and adjustment
  • 1.6 Document operational variations
2 Test/repair equipment
  • 2.1 Verify equipment is operating correctly and document test results ensuring that statutory electrical testing requirements have been completed
  • 2.2 Apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to determine the cause of detected operational faults
  • 2.3 Rectify operational faults through the application of relevant maintenance procedures
  • 2.4 Isolate, remove and dispose of faulty equipment, and install new equipment
  • 2.5 Verify installed equipment to ensure it meets required operational parameters and conditions
  • 2.6 Record all repairs/installations to provide historical records of the condition of system equipment
3 Recommission systems and equipment
  • 3.1 Recommission repaired/installed equipment to online operation in the correct sequence at the required operational parameters
  • 3.2 Monitor or activate systems to ensure they are operating both safely and effectively
  • 3.3 Close out permit to work and restore site/system to normal operation
4 Compile and analyse reports
  • 4.1 Collect information concerning deviations/repaired equipment, and put into accepted reporting format
  • 4.2 Compile reports ensuring they provide an accurate and ongoing record of deviations in pipeline processes and a current record of pipeline and equipment trends
  • 4.3 Utilise information or reports for short and long-term planning in deviation control
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8945 PMASUP342B Monitor and maintain electrical systems Unit of competency