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Maintain, test and verify power systems in a very remote community

Maintain, test and verify power systems in a very remote community

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRRC005
State Code
ODN35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/12/2021
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain, test and verify power systems and associated hardware in very remote communities in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes working safely, isolating, maintaining and restoring generation power systems, solving problems on distribution electrical network circuits and apparatus, and completing functional testing.It also includes using specialist tools, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), visual inspections, identifying non-compliance defects, the use of work permits and authorisation protocols.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 requirement which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to maintain, test and verify power systems
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are referred to and confirmed
  • 1.2 Work plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Materials required for work are identified and obtained in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.6 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Switching/isolation schedule is developed in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Plant, tools, equipment and PPE required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.9 Specialist test equipment is obtained, confirmed in working order and calibrated in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.10 Worksite is prepared in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
2 Carry out maintenance, testing and verification of generation power systems
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Lifting, climbing, working at heights and the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Generation power system switching/isolation authorisation is obtained in accordance with switching/isolation schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Generation power systems are isolated, proved de-energised and earthed in accordance with switching/isolation schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Generation power systems equipment and associated hardware is maintained in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Generation power systems equipment and associated hardware are visually inspected to confirm compliance in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Generation power system authorisation is obtained to commence restoration in accordance with switching/isolation schedule and workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Generation power systems are tested and verified compliant in accordance with work plan, work permits and workplace requirements
  • 2.10 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.11 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
3 Solve electrical network apparatus and network circuit problems
  • 3.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 3.2 Lifting, climbing, working at heights and the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Live testing or measuring requirements are determined in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Electrical network apparatus and network circuits are confirmed as isolated and earthed/short circuited in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Operating parameters of the circuit within the electrical network apparatus are verified in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.7 Operating parameters of the network electrical circuits are verified in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.8 Established methodical processes are used to identify electrical problems from measured and calculated values in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.9 Electrical network apparatus circuit problems are solved without damage to apparatus or circuits to comply with workplace requirements
  • 3.10 Electrical network circuit problems are solved without damage to apparatus or circuits to comply with workplace requirements
  • 3.11 Earthing/short circuiting equipment is removed, permit signed off and electrical network apparatus and network circuits re-energised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.12 Electrical network apparatus and network circuits are tested to determine correct operation in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.13 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
4 Complete work and documentation
  • 4.1 Completed work is checked for compliance against the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 4.2 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.4 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.5 Surplus materials are returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.6 Work records, reports and documentation are completed, and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBH48 UETTDRIS99 Test and verify distribution remote area installations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHB4 UET30921 Certificate III in ESI - Very Remote Community Utilities Qualification