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Commission and maintain distribution field devices

Commission and maintain distribution field devices

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRSB003
State Code
OED57
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
25
Description
This unit includes the skills and knowledge required to commission and maintain distribution field devices in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes commissioning and maintenance procedures for distribution protection and control systems.It also includes use of manuals, system diagrams and drawings.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 commission distribution field devices
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are reviewed and determined
  • 1.2 Work plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements, and where relevant, communicated to the appropriate personnel
  • 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 Liaison and communication issues with authorised personnel, authorities and clients are resolved to facilitate work, as required
  • 1.7 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
2 Commission distribution field devices
  • 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 Distribution field devices are commissioned in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 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 Work permits are signed off 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 records, reports and documentation are completed, and where relevant, appropriate personnel notified in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBG93 UETTDRSB38 Commission power system distribution field devices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIA7 UET40522 Certificate IV in ESI - Substations Qualification