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Conduct high potential testing of power system underground power cables

Conduct high potential testing of power system underground power cables

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDRIS59
State Code
OBH59
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/12/2019
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
04/12/2019
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct high potential testing of power system underground power cables in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes obtaining the required access to test or equivalent permit, setting up the fault location test equipment and following the procedure to carry out the cable test plan. It also includes interpreting test results, documenting the actual testing, and listing recommendations to meet client requirements.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 to conduct high potential testing
  • 1.1 Work schedules, construction plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are received and confirmed
  • 1.2 Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified and communicated with relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures for high potential testing are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed
  • 1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant personnel and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Relevant work permits are obtained, understood and signed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are identified, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.8 Clients/customers are provided with alternative options within scope, acceptable cost and job requirements
  • 1.9 Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.10 Traffic management plan is confirmed as being applied in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Perform high potential testing
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and followed to reduce incidents of accidents in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 First aid, pole top rescue and other related work procedures are performed in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Requirements for lifting, climbing, working at heights and use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Remedial actions are taken to overcome shortfalls in work schedule in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 High potential testing is performed in accordance with work schedules, job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.6 High potential testing is performed in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Solutions used to solve problems are applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete high potential testing
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked against work schedule, construction plans and drawings for compliance and anomalies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 WHS/OHS and environmental incidents are reported in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
  • 3.3 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment, surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Relevant work permits are signed off and underground cables are returned to service in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD685 UETTDRIS59A Conduct high potential testing of power system underground power cables Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODM88 UETDRDU001 Conduct high voltage testing of underground power cable system Unit of competency