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Monitor climatic conditions for renewable energy production

Monitor climatic conditions for renewable energy production

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS359
State Code
OAG73
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/05/2019
Field of Education
031399 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/05/2019
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor weather and climate conditions for renewable energy production. It also includes taking suitable preventative actions to ensure the safety of personnel, power generation plant and equipment in adverse weather conditions.Renewable energycan be generated from natural resources such assun light, wind, rain, tides andgeothermal heat which are naturally replenished. Competency in this unit requires the ability to interpret weather and climate information, carry out preventative actions, monitor weather and climate during adverse conditions, return to normal operations and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator, in a power generation facility.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret weather and climate information
  • 1.1 Weather and climate information, including warnings, are monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures to determine likely conditions
  • 1.2 Potential variations in weather and climate conditions are anticipated and assessed, in accordance with workplace procedures, warnings, weather patterns and historical experience
  • 1.3 Possible impact of weather and climate on renewable energy plant, equipment and civil assets are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Stakeholders and key personnel are informed of anticipated impact of weather and climate on renewable energy plant, equipment and civil assets, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Carry out preventative actions
  • 2.1 Preventative actions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
  • 2.2 Stakeholders and key personnel are consulted in the development of preventative actions, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Preventative actions are reviewed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure availability of resources, safety of personnel, renewable energy plant and equipment
  • 2.4 Actions to minimise loss and damage of renewable energy plant, equipment and civil assets are implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
  • 2.5 Actions to ensure safety of personnel are implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Monitor weather and climate during adverse conditions
  • 3.1 Weather and climate information, including warnings, are continually monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures, to determine ongoing suitability of preventative actions
  • 3.2 Preventative actions are adjusted and revised in relation to weather and climatic changes, in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Return to normal operations
  • 4.1 Weather and climate information, including warnings, are monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures, to determine when normal and safe weather conditions have returned
  • 4.2 Renewable energy plant, equipment and civil assets are inspected for damage, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
  • 4.3 Renewable energy plant, equipment and civil assets are placed back into service, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
  • 4.4 Preventative actions are reviewed and recommendations are developed to improve processes, in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Documentation is updated, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Completed documentation is forwarded to authorised personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE378 UEPOPS359A Monitor Climatic Conditions for Renewable Energy Production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODY83 UEPOPS064 Monitor climatic conditions for renewable energy production Unit of competency