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Carry out power systems substation inspection

Carry out power systems substation inspection

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDRSB22
State Code
OBH08
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/12/2019
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
04/12/2019
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out power system substation inspection in the electricity supply industry (ESI).
It includes the security, electrical and environmental inspections of substations, , recording of information and reporting defective/non-compliant conditions in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures.
The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence to practice in the workplace.
Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirement which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan to carry out substation inspections
  • 1.1 Work schedules, construction plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are obtained and analysed
  • 1.2 Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified and communicated with relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)risks assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant personnel and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Risk control measures are identified, prioritised, implemented and evaluated against the work schedule
  • 1.6 Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are identified, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.7 Liaison and communication issues with authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved to facilitate work, as required
  • 1.8 Personnel participating in work are fully briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.9 Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Carry out substation inspections
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and actioned to reduce incidents of accidents in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), rescue from live electrical apparatus and other related safety procedures are in place in accordance with job requirements and/or workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Safe working documentation is acquired, as appropriate, and requirements completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Requirements for lifting, climbing, working at heights, confined spaces and use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Substation equipment, environmental protection systems and security systems are inspected to comply with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Critical defects are assessed for level of safety/system impact and communicated to appropriate personnel for further action
  • 2.8 Minor defects and/or non-conformances are rectified in-situ
  • 2.9 Substation inspections are performed to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.10 Unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Record the outcomes of substation inspections
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked against works schedule, construction plans and drawings for compliance and anomalies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Safe working documentation is surrendered in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
  • 3.3 Worksite is cleaned and confirmed safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment, surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and appropriate personnel are notified
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD732 UETTDRSB22A Carry out power systems substation inspection Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEE04 UETDRSB006 Inspect substations Unit of competency