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Operate and Monitor System Equipment

Operate and Monitor System Equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS441A
State Code
S5283
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/05/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
1)
This unit deals with skills and knowledge to operate, monitor and control of H.V. apparatus on the system, via SCADA control.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Safety issues are identified in accordance with enterprise/system requirements
  • 1.2 System requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation
  • 1.3 System and associated equipment operational prerequisites are identified and established in accordance with manufacturers and/or enterprise/site procedures
  • 1.4 Sequence for recommissioning of equipment is identified and determined in accordance with enterprise/system requirements
  • 1.5 Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
2 Operate system equipment
  • 2.1 The equipment is operated in accordance with enterprise/system procedures/programs
  • 2.2 Load shedding requirements are identified, selected and monitored during equipment operations to ensure system integrity
  • 2.3 Operations are carried out in consultation with appropriate personnel in accordance with enterprise/site requirements
3 Monitor system equipment
  • 3.1 Voltage and current requirements are assessed, evaluated and controlled to maintain system integrity and stability
  • 3.2 Equipment is monitored for normal operations or to detect deviations in accordance with system procedures
  • 3.3 Corrective actions to rectify abnormalities are undertaken in accordance with system procedures
  • 3.4 Appropriate personnel are notified when defects and/or abnormal operating conditions are detected in accordance with operating procedures
4 Analyse equipment faults
  • 4.1 Cause of equipment operating faults are identified by analysing the technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner
  • 4.2 Operation of protection system is identified and assessed to evaluate the nature and cause of fault conditions
  • 4.3 Communication is established with other authorities and/or key stakeholders to identify nature/source of equipment fault/ failure
  • 4.4 Corrective action taken is in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
  • 4.5 Network/system integrity and personnel safety are maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel, and reference to plant, technical and operational documentation and contingency plans
5 Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Documentation is updated and maintained and equipment problems, movements, abnormalities and status are reported and logged in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYG04 UTPNEG267A Operate and monitor system equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE420 UEPOPS441B Operate and monitor system equipment Unit of competency