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Install and replace energy meters and associated equipment in remote communities

Install and replace energy meters and associated equipment in remote communities

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDRIS34
State Code
OBH78
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/12/2019
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
04/12/2019
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and replace whole current energy meters and associated equipment in remote communities in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes completing the installation and replacement of whole current energy meters and associated equipment, identifying faults, and ascertaining normal functions of meters and associated equipment.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.Other conditions may 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 for installation and replacement of energy meters and associated equipment
  • 1.1 Work plan, construction plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are received, confirmed and communicated with relevant personnel
  • 1.2 Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified and communicated with relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and workplace procedures for installing and replacing energy meters and associated equipment are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed
  • 1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant personnel and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Plant, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are identified, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.7 Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Traffic management plan is confirmed as being applied in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Carry out the installation and replacement of energy meters and associated equipment
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and followed to reduce incidents in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Requirements for lifting and/or climbing and/or working at heights and the use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Installation and replacement of whole current energy meters and associated equipment is completed in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Installation and/or replacement of whole current energy meters and associated equipment is performed, including wiring, testing, programming and sealing of meters and associated equipment in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete the installation and replacement of energy meters and associated equipment
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked against works schedule, construction plans and drawings for compliance and anomalies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 WHS/OHS and environmental incidents are reported in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
  • 3.3 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment and surplus resources are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD662 UETTDRIS34A Install and replace energy meters and associated equipment in remote communities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODN34 UETDRRC004 Install and replace energy meters and associated equipment in a very remote community Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEW5 UET30919 Certificate III in ESI - Remote Community Utilities Worker Qualification