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Maintain insulating oil

Maintain insulating oil

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRIS031
State Code
OEE05
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
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
17/02/2023
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit includes the skills and knowledge required to maintain insulating oil in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes procedures to sample, test, filter and reinstate insulating oil.It also includes safe handling and environmental practices for sampling and filtering oil.Note: Entry into this unit is for users who:hold the unit UETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus or equivalent,andhold an Electrician licence or the equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory,or hold an Electrician qualification or the equivalent issued in an Australian state or territory.This unit can be undertaken in conjunction with the qualification listed above, provided all requirements for completion of the Certificate III qualification are met prior to issuing this unit.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 maintain insulating oil
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be done are reviewed and determined
  • 1.2 Work plan is obtained, confirmed and communicated with relevant personnel in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.6 Work permits are determined in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Liaison and communication issues with authorised personnel, authorities and clients are resolved to facilitate work, as required
  • 1.8 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
2 Maintain insulating oil
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Lifting, working at heights, working in confined spaces and the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Insulating oil is maintained in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.6 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 plan 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 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage, and surplus resources and materials are managed 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
ODN30 UETDRIS019 Sample, test, filter and reinstate insulating oil Unit of competency