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Test and commission wind turbines

Test and commission wind turbines

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT014
State Code
ODZ34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
031399 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct testing and commissioning of a wind turbine. Testing and commissioning of wind turbines includes the assessment and verification that all equipment and components are operating efficiently and are meeting operational requirements.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, test systems equipment, test system and complete all work tasks. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or on site. Licensing/Certification InformationThe application of the skills and knowledge described within this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace. Other conditions may also apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit. For this unit persons must have one of the following as an entry requirement:Unrestricted Electrical Licence issued in an Australian State or Territory, or Electrical Fitter Occupational Licence issued in an Australian State or Territory, orUEEEL0028 Conduct compliance and functional verification of electrical apparatus and existing circuits, orUEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Requirements, including scope of work and assigned roles, are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work
  • 1.3 Resources are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification
  • 1.4 Relevant plans, drawings and manuals are selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Correct materials and components for work are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification
  • 1.6 Commissioning is planned, sequenced and prioritised in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Work area is accessed and prepared in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Test systemcomponents
  • 2.1 Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Wind turbine system components are visually inspected to ensure absence of any damage, defects and deterioration in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan
  • 2.3 Wind turbine system components are tested in conjunction with other related systems and equipment to ensure correct operation in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan
  • 2.4 Wind turbine wiring systems are checked and tested in conjunction with other related systems and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan
3 Commission system
  • 3.1 Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Wind turbine system, plant and components are set up and calibrated in accordance with workplace procedures, operational requirements, and manufacturers' manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications
  • 3.3 Wind turbine system is commissioned using appropriate plans, drawings and manuals in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan
  • 3.4 Wind turbine system is commissioned in conjunction with other related systems and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan
  • 3.5 Wind turbine components are commissioned in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan
  • 3.6 Faulty wind turbine components are repaired or reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Final inspection is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan
4 Complete work
  • 4.1 Wind turbine commissioning is completed and appropriate personnel are notified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Work completion details are finalised in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAH51 UEPMNT450 Test and commission wind turbine generators Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHQ4 UEP40622 Certificate IV in Wind Power Generation Qualification