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Coordinate Local H.V. Networks

Coordinate Local H.V. Networks

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS424A
State Code
S5266
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
22/06/2011
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
22/06/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the local control and management of HV substations and/or local networks.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Documentation to determine substation/ network status is assessed and evaluated
  • 1.2 Substation and local network equipment operational prerequisites are established in accordance with manufacturers and enterprise/site procedures
  • 1.3 Sequence for operating network section and equipment is determined to suit existing circumstances in accordance with enterprise/site requirements
  • 1.4 Relevant information to forecast and plan responses for efficient operation is utilised
  • 1.5 Regular consultation with key stakeholders is maintained and requirements recognised
  • 1.6 Implications of operators actions to the system are identified and assessed
  • 1.7 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 Operate, monitor and control local network
  • 2.1 The local system is operated in accordance with enterprise/site operating procedures
  • 2.2 Local network voltage and current requirements are assessed and evaluated to maintain stability and system integrity
  • 2.3 Voltage/load profiles are identified and adhered to in accordance with enterprise operating procedures
  • 2.4 Corrective actions to rectify abnormalities are implemented following analysis of data in accordance with manufacturer's and system procedures
  • 2.5 Resources required are identified and coordinated to meet system requirements
  • 2.6 Operations are carried out in consultation with team members in accordance with system procedures
3 Analyse and respond to local network/system faults or incidents
  • 3.1 Cause of fault conditions are identified by analysing the technical, operational information and in consultation with system control
  • 3.2 Operation of protection systems is identified and assessed to evaluate the nature and cause of fault conditions
  • 3.3 Communication is established with other authorities and/or key stakeholders to identify nature/source of system interference (where required)
  • 3.4 Corrective action is taken in accordance with enterprise/system procedures
  • 3.5 Local system integrity and personnel safety are maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel and reference to plant technical, operational documentation and contingency plans.
4 Review incident response and preventative procedures
  • 4.1 Incident responses are assessed and reviewed in accordance with system procedures
  • 4.2 Alternative responses/contingencies are identified and assessed in accordance with system procedures
  • 4.3 Alternative responses/contingencies are documented and approved in accordance with system procedures
5 Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Documentation is updated, log sheets maintained and equipment/system problems, movements, abnormalities and status are reported and logged in accordance with enterprise/site procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYG11 UTPNEG275A Manage local H.V. networks Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE407 UEPOPS424B Coordinate local H.V. networks Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
S503 UEP40106 Certificate IV in ESI Generation (Systems Operations) Qualification