Commission energy/revenue metering schemes

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
21/07/2026 11:21 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
UETDRTS002

State Code
ODN79

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
20/09/2021

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/12/2021

Field of Education

031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance

Original Release Date

21/12/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit covers the commissioning of energy/revenue metering schemes. This includes isolation, inspection, monitoring, testing, adjustment, repair, refurbishment and/or overhaul and functional checks of revenue metering schemes. It includes the requirements to prove the functionality of the metering scheme in accordance with electrical installation (state and national) standards, metrology procedures and compliance to tariff requirements.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 Plan for the commissioning of energy/revenue metering schemes

1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) practices/procedures and environmental and sustainable energy procedures, which may influence the commissioning of energy/revenue metering schemes, are reviewed and determined
1.2 Purpose of the commissioning of energy/revenue metering schemes is established after data is analysed and expected outcomes of the work are confirmed with appropriate personnel
1.3 Organisational established procedures, policies and specifications for the commissioning of energy/revenue metering schemes are obtained or established with appropriate personnel
1.4 Commissioning of energy/revenue metering schemes procedures are discussed with/directed to appropriate personnel in order to ascertain the project brief
1.5 Commissioning parameters are established from organisational established procedures, policies and specifications
1.6 Equipment/tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected based on specified performance criteria and established procedures
1.7 Work roles and tasks are allocated according to requirements and individual competencies
1.8 Work is prioritised and sequenced for the most efficient/effective outcome, completed within an acceptable timeframe, to a quality standard and in accordance with established procedures
1.9 Liaison and communication issues with others/authorised personnel, authorities, clients and customers are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
1.10 Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule
1.11 Relevant internal/external work permits are obtained to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and/or established procedures

2 Carry out the commissioning of energy/revenue metering schemes

2.1 WHS/OHS and sustainable energy principles, functionality and practices to prevent the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are incorporated into the project in accordance with requirements and/or established procedures
2.2 First aid, rescue and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and/or established procedures
2.3 Lifting, climbing and use of power tools/equipment, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements
2.4 Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are reported to immediate authorised personnel for directions according to established procedures
2.5 Remedial actions are taken to overcome any shortfalls encountered in the work schedule according to requirements and/or established procedures
2.6 Testing equipment is used in accordance with the work schedule and requirements and/or established procedures
2.7 Commissioning of energy/revenue metering schemes is carried out in accordance with the work schedule
2.8 Technical advice is given regarding potential hazards, safety risks and control measures so that monitoring and preventative action can be undertaken and/or appropriate authorities consulted, where necessary, in accordance with requirements and established procedures
2.9 Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied in the safe commissioning of revenue metering schemes to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe according to requirements
2.10 Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned, using essential knowledge and associated skills, according to requirements
2.11 Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational and professional standards

3 Complete the commissioning of energy/revenue metering schemes

3.1 Final inspections of the commissioning of energy/revenue metering schemes using routine tests and acceptance tests are undertaken to ensure they comply with all requirements and include all specifications and documents needed to complete the project
3.2 Appropriate internal/external personnel are notified of completion and reports and/or completion documents are finalised/commissioned according to established procedures and timeframes
3.3 Reports and/or completion documents are submitted to relevant personnel/organisations for approval and, where applicable, statutory or regulatory approval
3.4 Approved copies of routine testing and acceptance testing procedures/activities/results, for the commissioning of energy/revenue metering schemes, documents are issued and records updated in accordance with established procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBG34	UETTDRTS43	Commission energy/revenue metering schemes	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OEF14	UETDRTS031	Commission and maintain energy/revenue metering schemes	Unit of competency