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Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply photovoltaic arrays
Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply photovoltaic arrays
Unit of competency
National Code
UEERE0008
UEERE0008
State Code
OCC23
OCC23
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply (RAPS) photovoltaic (PV) arrays where the exposed voltage is not greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c).It includes preparing for, completing and reporting on maintenance of RAPS PV arrays.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to conduct periodic maintenance on PV arrays
- 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures for a RAPS plant are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2 Risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work
- 1.3 Risks/hazards are identified, assessed, reported to relevant person/s and control measures implemented
- 1.4 Nature and location of RAPS system is identified from relevant documentation or from relevant person/s to determine the scope of work
- 1.5 Instructions for coordinating work with relevant personnel and the local community are obtained from relevant person/s and applied
- 1.6 Materials required for the work are identified and accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.7 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Maintain RAPS systems PV arrays
- 2.1 Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied
- 2.2 Need to test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.3 Circuits/machines/plant are isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
- 2.4 RAPS system PV arrays are tested in accordance with relevant workplace procedures
- 2.5 PV array maintenance, including performance measurements and repairs, is completed safely in accordance with workplace routines and procedures
- 2.6 Known types of PV array functional faults are identified using fault-finding procedures
- 2.7 Non-routine events are referred to relevant person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.8 Maintenance and repair work are completed minimising waste of materials, energy, damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment and services
- 2.9 Quality checks are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete maintenance work of PV arrays and report outcomes
- 3.1 Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied
- 3.2 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.3 Maintenance issues are referred to the local community in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.4 PV array performance measurements are reported to relevant person/s in accordance with maintenance reporting procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC679 | UEENEEK105A | Conduct periodic maintenance of remote area power supply photo voltaic arrays | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHB4 | UET30921 | Certificate III in ESI - Very Remote Community Utilities | Qualification |
| BHQ3 | UEP20222 | Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service | Qualification |
| BFL7 | UEE21420 | Certificate II in Remote Area Power Supply Maintenance | Qualification |
| BFQ0 | UEE32020 | Certificate III in Renewable Energy - ELV | Qualification |