Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain renewable energy (RE) apparatus

Maintain renewable energy (RE) apparatus

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERE0082
State Code
OET84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2023
Field of Education
031399 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/03/2023
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain renewable energy (RE) apparatus.It includes preparing to maintain RE apparatus, completing routine maintenance of RE apparatus, completing and reporting on maintenance activities.The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c).Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship, is required.Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.Note: Those holding an ‘Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence’ or equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory meet the prerequisite requirements of this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to maintain RE apparatus
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and procedures for relevant work area are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Maintenance schedule/s, specifications, drawings, plans, job requirements and material lists are obtained, interpreted, and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Work is prioritised and coordinated with relevant site personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Competencies required to conduct work are determined from job specifications and/or consultations with appropriate person/s
  • 1.5 Materials, tools, apparatus and testing devices required for the work are identified and accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Need to test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS, regulatory and licencing requirements
2 Maintain RE apparatus
  • 2.1 Circuits/apparatus are confirmed as isolated, and other safety measures implemented, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Visual inspection of site and equipment is conducted and any hazards and/or anomalies requiring attention noted
  • 2.3 System performance monitoring is completed and recorded in accordance with technical standards and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Routine maintenance is conducted in accordance with schedule, technical standards and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Repairs are identified and completed in accordance with technical standards
  • 2.6 Maintenance quality checks are conducted in accordance with job specifications, technical standards, regulatory requirements and/or workplace procedures
  • 2.7 System is reenergised in accordance with technical standards and workplace procedures
3 Complete and report maintenance activities
  • 3.1 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Completion of work is documented and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
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