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Perform current injection testing of secondary devices

Perform current injection testing of secondary devices

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRTS039
State Code
OED73
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
35
Description
This unit includes the skills and knowledge required to perform current injection testing of secondary devices in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes the testing of secondary devices using current injection testing to determine correct function of secondary circuits, while ensuring testing is conducted in accordance with workplace requirements. It also includes the validation of secondary wiring circuits to determine the correct operation of the scheme.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit requires a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work. 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 to perform current injection testing of secondary devices
  • 1.1 Workplace organisational requirements for performing current injection testing of secondary devices, are reviewed and determined
  • 1.2 Purpose for performing current injection testing of secondary devices is established and tolerances identified
  • 1.3 Testing procedures are established in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.5 Work roles and tasks are allocated according to requirements and individual competencies
  • 1.6 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Relevant stakeholders are identified and liaised with
  • 1.8 Work permits are determined in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures identified and applied
2 Perform current injection testing of secondary devices
  • 2.1 Organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Lifting, 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 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Current injection testing of secondary devices is performed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Quality checks of work are undertaken 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 in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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State Code National Code Title Type
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