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Maintain wind turbine mechanical systems

Maintain wind turbine mechanical systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT012
State Code
ODY80
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
031399 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake maintenance of wind turbine mechanical systems.Undertaking maintenance is the process of optimising power generation plant and equipment operations through regular inspections and verification of wind turbine mechanical system operational efficiency. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, conduct maintenance on wind turbine mechanical systems and complete all work tasks. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or on site. Power generation maintenance personnel are trained and authorised to receive permits to work. The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace. Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Requirements, including scope of work and assigned roles, are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work
  • 1.3 Resources are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification
  • 1.4 Relevant plans, drawings and manuals are selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Work is planned, sequenced and prioritised in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Work area is prepared in accordance with work requirements and site procedures
2 Conduct maintenance on wind turbine mechanical system components
  • 2.1 Faulty wind turbine mechanical system components are replaced in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Documented service checklists, or similar, are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Diagnostic testing and data from monitoring systems is used to identify components requiring maintenance
  • 2.4 Wind turbine mechanical system components are dismantled for maintenance in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Maintenance techniques are used to enable identification or reassembly of components in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 New components are obtained and inspected for compliance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications
  • 2.7 Turbine mechanical system components are tested, monitored and adjusted, as required, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
3 Complete work
  • 3.1 Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Work completion details are finalised in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAH57 UEPMNT444 Maintain wind turbine generator mechanical systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHQ4 UEP40622 Certificate IV in Wind Power Generation Qualification