Unit of competency Outline

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Operate and monitor supervisory control and data acquisition systems

Operate and monitor supervisory control and data acquisition systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS107
State Code
ODY98
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
020303 - Database Management
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake monitoring and operation of screen based supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.SCADA is acontrol systemthat uses computers, networked data communications andgraphic interfaces. It may also use other peripheral devices to interface with process plant and/or machinery in power generation facilities.Competency in this unit requires the ability to operate SCADA, monitor and interpret information andenhance screen display. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator.Power generation plant operators are typically trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate SCADAscreen displays
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.2 Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Screen displays and applications are identified and retrieved in accordance with workplace procedures and SCADA system requirements
  • 1.4 Functions available from the screen-based equipment are identified and selected in accordance with workplace procedures and SCADA system requirements
  • 1.5 Functions available from screen-based equipment are utilised in accordance with workplace procedures and SCADA system requirements
2 Monitor and interpret SCADAinformation
  • 2.1 Screen displays are monitored in accordance with workplace procedures and SCADA system requirements
  • 2.2 Abnormal values or faults are identified by analysis of information obtained from screen displays in accordance with workplace procedures and SCADA system requirements
  • 2.3 Corrective action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures and SCADA system requirements
  • 2.4 Alarms are acknowledged, prioritised and responded to in accordance with workplace procedures and SCADA system requirements
3 Enhance SCADAscreen display
  • 3.1 Requirements for the development of new screen displays are identified and confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures and SCADA system requirements
  • 3.2 New screen displays are researched, assessed and confirmed with relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and SCADA system requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAG82 UEPOPS347 Operate and monitor supervisory, control and data acquisition systems Unit of competency