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Commission and maintain metering schemes

Commission and maintain metering schemes

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRTS032
State Code
OED90
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/10/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/02/2023
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
17/02/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to commission and maintain power systems metering schemes in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes commissioning and maintenance procedures, safety and polarity testing, and accuracy measurements.It also includes types of meters, control systems and associated equipment and accessories.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to commission and maintain metering schemes
  • 1.1 Workplace organisational requirements for the commissioning and maintenance of metering schemes, are reviewed and determined
  • 1.2 Purpose of the commissioning and maintenance of metering schemes is established
  • 1.3 Testing procedures are discussed and reviewed with appropriate personnel
  • 1.4 Testing parameters are established from workplace organisational requirements
  • 1.5 Relevant stakeholders are identified and liaised with
  • 1.6 Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures identified
  • 1.7 Work permits are organised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
2 Commission and maintain metering schemes
  • 2.1 Relevant stakeholder liaison and work permits are applied
  • 2.2 Manual handling and use of tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Hazard control measures are applied and monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Metering schemes are commissioned and maintained in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Metering schemes are tested in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned
  • 2.7 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked for compliance against workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Relevant stakeholders are notified of completion and reports and/or completion documents are finalised
  • 3.3 Commissioning and maintenance documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
ODM43 UETDRTS005 Commission power systems metering schemes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHY4 UET60222 Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems Qualification