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Solve problems in electrical network apparatus in a very remote community

Solve problems in electrical network apparatus in a very remote community

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRRC007
State Code
ODN36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
72
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve electrical network apparatus problems in a very remote community in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes determining correct operation of network apparatus and related circuits, providing solutions as they apply to the electrical network and documenting problem-solving activities. It also includes safe working practices, network apparatus problem-solving processes, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, diagnosing and providing solutions derived from test analysis to solve problems in network apparatus and related circuits.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 solve electrical network apparatus problems
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are referred to and confirmed
  • 1.2 Work plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Materials required for work are determined and obtained in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Plant, tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.6 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Traffic management plan is confirmed as being in place in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Solve electrical network apparatus problems
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Lifting, climbing, working at heights and the use of plant, 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 Live testing or measuring requirements are determined in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Electrical network circuits are confirmed as isolated and earthed/short circuited in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Operating parameters of the circuit within the electrical network apparatus are verified in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Established methodical processes are used to identify electrical problems from measured and calculated values in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Electrical network apparatus circuit problems are solved without damage to apparatus or circuits to comply with workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Earthing/short circuiting equipment is removed, permit signed off and electrical network circuits re-energised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.10 Electrical network apparatus is tested to determine correct operation in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.11 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.12 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 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Surplus materials are returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Work records, reports and documentation are completed, and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBH80 UETTDRIS32 Solve electrical problems in remote community network apparatus Unit of competency