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Design distribution substations

Design distribution substations

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRDS019
State Code
OED60
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
031301 - Electrical Engineering
Original Release Date
17/02/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit includes the skills and knowledge required to design distribution substations in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes design specifications, site requirements, systems modelling, sustainable energy principles, and compliance requirements.It also includes identification, minimisation or elimination of health and safety risks by using safety and control measures.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.Other conditions may also 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 design distribution substations
  • 1.1 Project requirements are determined
  • 1.2 Design specifications are determined in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for site inspections are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.4 Requirements for site inspections are determined in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Design distribution substations
  • 2.1 Site inspection is performed
  • 2.2 Distribution substations are designed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Systems modelling is used to evaluate and determine best outcomes in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Sustainable energy principles are used to evaluate and determine best outcomes in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Design is checked for compliance against legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice
  • 2.6 Health and safety risks are identified and minimised or eliminated by using safety and control measures in the design process
  • 2.7 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked against project and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Work records, reports and documentation are completed, approved and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
ODM76 UETDRDS003 Design power system distribution substations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHY4 UET60222 Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems Qualification