Unit of competency Outline

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Operate and monitor communications system

Operate and monitor communications system

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS203
State Code
OAH43
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/05/2019
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
15/05/2019
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor a communications system. A communications system includes the various processes, both formal and informal, by which information is passed between personnel within a power generation facility itself and its clients, customers and stakeholders.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate and monitor a communications system and completion of all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply from this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Select and use equipment
  • 1.1 An appropriate medium for communication is determined from the available options and is used, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Communication procedures for opening, passing and receiving messages are implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Communication equipment is used, in accordance with workplace procedures, Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines and manufacturers' specifications
  • 1.4 Limitations of communication system are identified and alternatives are used, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Monitor communication system
  • 2.1 Data acquisition is monitored and assessed for quality and action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Need for communication assistance is identified and addressed, in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements
3 Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Communication equipment problems and status is reported, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Documentation is updated, in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE303 UEPOPS203B Operate and monitor communications system Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODY25 UEPOPS085 Operate and monitor communications system Unit of competency