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Conduct operational checks and carry out corrective action on in-service electrical plant
Conduct operational checks and carry out corrective action on in-service electrical plant
Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS452A
UEPOPS452A
State Code
WE429
WE429
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/10/2012
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/10/2012
Nominal Hours
36
Description
1)Scope:1.1) DescriptorThis unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to conduct operational checks and carry out any necessary corrective action on in-service electrical plant.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan for plant in-service checks
- 1.1 Safety issues are identified to comply with enterprise/site requirements
- 1.2 Work, plant and resource requirements are identified from relevant information, requests, work orders or equivalent and documentation.
- 1.3 Plant status and work requirements are clarified/confirmed with appropriate parties or by site inspection
- 1.4 Equipment is check for correct calibration, operation. correct size, type and quantity of materials/components are determined, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
- 1.5 Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected in accordance with the work plan and site procedures
- 1.6 Pre access checks are carried out in accordance with enterprise and site requirements
- 1.7 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 Carry out in-service electrical checks
- 2.1 Systems/plant is operated in accordance with enterprise/site and manufacturer operating procedures
- 2.2 In-service electrical checks are done in conjunction with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with the work plan
- 2.3 Plant checks are monitored and observed to detect deviations from normal operation
- 2.4 In-service checks are performed in accordance with defined enterprise procedures.
- 2.5 System/plant integrity and personnel safety are maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel, and reference to plant, technical and operational documentation
3 Carry out necessary corrective actions
- 3.1 Corrective actions are identified after analysing plant operations in accordance with manufacturer and enterprise/site procedures
- 3.2 Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements
- 3.3 Equipment is modified using appropriate plans, drawings and texts in accordance with the work plan
- 3.4 Equipment is modified in conjunction with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with the work plan
- 3.5 Corrective actions are carried out, mindful of effects on, or unnecessary loss of, other equipment in accordance with the work plan
- 3.6 Modified equipment is set up to suit operational requirements and in accordance with manufacturer specifications and the work plan
- 3.7 Final plant inspection is performed and permits relinquished as required in accordance with the work plan
3 Complete the work
- 3.1 When checks and corrective actions are completed, control measures are returned to required operational status where appropriate.
- 3.2 Appropriate personnel are notified of the completion of work in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
- 3.3 Plant problems and corrective actions are reported and logged in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
- 3.4 Check results and corrective actions are interpreted and documented in accordance with enterprise/site procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
10) This relates to the unit of competency as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Operational Checks may include fault finding, performance checking, indication and protection checks and work on control and trip circuits and minor testing.
Work may be performed with equipment on line.
Key indicators may include frequency, machine/ equipment voltage and current, plant temperatures, reactive power flows, power factor, plant load capabilities, protection settings, visual and audible indicators, analogue and digital displays.
Plant and/or equipment may include electrical plant associated with turbines; generators; fans; pumps; heat exchangers; cooling systems; chemical treatment and water quality system;, fuel delivery system; auxiliary plant; fire protection system; and motors; transformers; switchgear; electrical/electronic control systems; generator excitation system; and switchboards.
Safety standards may include relevant sections of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, enterprise safety rules, national standards for plant, relevant state and federal legislation and Australian standards.
Information and documentation sources may include verbal or written communications; enterprise safety rules documentation; enterprise operating instructions; equipment and alarm manuals; dedicated computer equipment; enterprise standing instructions and plant notes; enterprise log books; manufacturer operation and maintenance manuals.
Technical and operational indicators may include stimuli (audio, smell, touch, visual), remote or local indicators and recorders, computers and alarms (visible and or audible)
Appropriate personnel for consultation, to give or receive direction may include supervisor/team leader or equivalent; other coordinators of energy production; other operating staff; technical and engineering officers or equivalent; maintenance personnel; and contractor staff.
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets and on device labelling updates.
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. heat, noise, dust, oil, water and chemical.
Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes.
Generic terms are used throughout this Training Package for vocational standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms are given in Section 2.1 Preliminary Information and Glossaries.
10) This relates to the unit of competency as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Operational Checks may include fault finding, performance checking, indication and protection checks and work on control and trip circuits and minor testing.
Work may be performed with equipment on line.
Key indicators may include frequency, machine/ equipment voltage and current, plant temperatures, reactive power flows, power factor, plant load capabilities, protection settings, visual and audible indicators, analogue and digital displays.
Plant and/or equipment may include electrical plant associated with turbines; generators; fans; pumps; heat exchangers; cooling systems; chemical treatment and water quality system;, fuel delivery system; auxiliary plant; fire protection system; and motors; transformers; switchgear; electrical/electronic control systems; generator excitation system; and switchboards.
Safety standards may include relevant sections of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, enterprise safety rules, national standards for plant, relevant state and federal legislation and Australian standards.
Information and documentation sources may include verbal or written communications; enterprise safety rules documentation; enterprise operating instructions; equipment and alarm manuals; dedicated computer equipment; enterprise standing instructions and plant notes; enterprise log books; manufacturer operation and maintenance manuals.
Technical and operational indicators may include stimuli (audio, smell, touch, visual), remote or local indicators and recorders, computers and alarms (visible and or audible)
Appropriate personnel for consultation, to give or receive direction may include supervisor/team leader or equivalent; other coordinators of energy production; other operating staff; technical and engineering officers or equivalent; maintenance personnel; and contractor staff.
Work completion details may include plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets and on device labelling updates.
Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes, e.g. heat, noise, dust, oil, water and chemical.
Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes.
Generic terms are used throughout this Training Package for vocational standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms are given in Section 2.1 Preliminary Information and Glossaries.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit of competency and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the Range Statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines.
The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and, performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Overview of Assessment
9.1)
Longitude competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry’s preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with Industry and, Regulatory policy in this regard.
Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.
The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Hence, sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature so as to minimise error in judgment.
Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
9.2)
Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met.
Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the “Assessment Guidelines - UEP12”. Evidence shall also comprise:
A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:
Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement
Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement
Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in 6) Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills of this unit
Conduct work observing the relevant Anti-Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures
Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:
Knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational Health and Safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items
Context of and specific resources for assessment
9.3)
This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:
OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.
Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit.
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions.
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work.
In addition to the resources listed above in Context of assessment’, evidence should show competency working, in limited spaces, with different types of plant and equipment as well as different structural/construction types and methods and in a variety of environments.
Method of assessment
9.4)
This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Section 1.3.00 Assessment Guidelines.
Note: Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.
Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
9.5)
There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit, however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied competency standard units where listed.
Nil
9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit of competency and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the Range Statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines.
The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and, performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Overview of Assessment
9.1)
Longitude competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry’s preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with Industry and, Regulatory policy in this regard.
Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.
The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Hence, sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature so as to minimise error in judgment.
Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
9.2)
Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met.
Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the “Assessment Guidelines - UEP12”. Evidence shall also comprise:
A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:
Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement
Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement
Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in 6) Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills of this unit
Conduct work observing the relevant Anti-Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures
Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:
Knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational Health and Safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items
Context of and specific resources for assessment
9.3)
This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:
OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.
Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit.
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions.
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work.
In addition to the resources listed above in Context of assessment’, evidence should show competency working, in limited spaces, with different types of plant and equipment as well as different structural/construction types and methods and in a variety of environments.
Method of assessment
9.4)
This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Section 1.3.00 Assessment Guidelines.
Note: Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.
Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
9.5)
There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit, however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied competency standard units where listed.
Nil
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAG22 | UEPOPS452 | Conduct operational checks and carry out corrective action on in-service electrical plant | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| J253 | UEP40112 | Certificate IV in ESI Generation - Systems Operations | Qualification |
| J258 | UEP50112 | Diploma of ESI Generation - Systems Operations | Qualification |
| J259 | UEP50212 | Diploma of ESI Generation (Operations) | Qualification |