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Calibrate, verify and certify revenue metering/energy measurement instruments

Calibrate, verify and certify revenue metering/energy measurement instruments

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRTS028
State Code
OED95
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/10/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/02/2023
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
17/02/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit includes the skills and knowledge required to calibrate verify and certify revenue metering/energy measurement instruments in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes the evaluation and development of procedures and routines to certify the accuracy and traceability of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments. It also includes the evaluation of test equipment capability. These processes must ensure compliance with metering industry regulations to ensure traceability of all measurements.Note: Users who hold a Certificate III Electrotechnology electrician qualification or equivalent, meet the UEE prerequisite unit requirements.They are still required to complete UETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus, to meet the requirements of working within the electricity supply industry (ESI).The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit requires a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work. 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 Prepare to calibrate, verify and certify revenue metering/energy measurement instruments
  • 1.1 Workplace organisational requirements for the verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments, are reviewed and determined
  • 1.2 Purpose of the calibration, verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments is established
  • 1.3 Calibration, verification and certification procedures are established in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.5 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Relevant stakeholders are identified and liaised with
  • 1.7 Work permits are determined in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures identified and applied
2 Calibrate, verify and certify revenue metering/energy measurement instruments
  • 2.1 Organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Relevant stakeholder liaison and work permits are applied
  • 2.3 Lifting, and the use of tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Revenue metering/energy measurement instruments are calibrated, verified and certified in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Revenue metering/energy measurement instruments are verified using results and certified for use
  • 3.2 Work records, reports and documentation are completed, and where relevant, appropriate personnel notified in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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