Unit of competency Outline

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Respond to protection operations

Respond to protection operations

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRSO021
State Code
OED62
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
125
Description
This unit includes the skills and knowledge required to respond to protection operations in the Electrical Supply Industry (ESI).It includes protection scheme types, principles, purpose and components. It also includes interpreting, evaluating and responding to information about network configuration, relay operations, resource and equipment capabilities, and weather.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 respond to protection operations
  • 1.1 Purpose of the response is established after data is analysed
  • 1.2 Purpose of response is communicated with relevant personnel to determine the scope of work in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.4 Work plan for response is confirmed and communicated with relevant personnel in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Work permits are determined in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Response is prioritised and sequenced in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Work is allocated in accordance with skills and capabilities, in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Respond to protection operations
  • 2.1 Work is performed in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Purpose of response is reviewed and work plan is updated based on technical advice and data analysis, according to workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Work permits are issued in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 All stakeholders are updated on progress
  • 2.5 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Work progress is monitored in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked for compliance against the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 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
ODN63 UETDRSO010 Respond to complex power system protection operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHY4 UET60222 Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems Qualification