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Conduct high voltage testing of underground power cable system

Conduct high voltage testing of underground power cable system

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRDU001
State Code
ODM88
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
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct high voltage (HV) testing of an electricity supply industry (ESI) underground power system.It includes testing using direct current (d.c.) or alternating current (a.c.) voltage methods to identify cable system defects.It also includes interpreting the test results to determine the integrity of the cable system.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 conduct HV testing of underground power cable system
  • 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 instruction is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work instruction and workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.5 Work permits are organised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.7 Testing method is determined and appropriate test equipment is obtained and confirmed in working order in accordance with the work instruction and workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work instruction and workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Traffic management plan is confirmed as being in place in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Carry out the testing of a HV underground power cable system
  • 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, working in confined spaces and the use of 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 Test equipment is positioned, set up for testing and confirmed to be operating correctly
  • 2.5 Cable is confirmed de-energised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Cable is prepared for testing and test equipment connected to the cable in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Cable system is tested to determine the integrity of the system in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked for compliance against the work instruction and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBH59 UETTDRIS59 Conduct high potential testing of power system underground power cables Unit of competency