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Manage high voltage network system

Manage high voltage network system

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS052
State Code
ODY28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage a high voltage (H.V.) network system that may be interconnected, remote or isolated.Operators seek to optimise and manage H.V. network systems that are deployed to supply, transfer and store electrical power through efficient and safe operations at power generation facilities. This includes identifying faults, taking corrective actions and using protection programs to ensure network system stability.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan network system operations, manage and control network system, analyse and respond to network system faults or incidents,review incident response and preventative procedures, and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator with responsibility for managing a H.V. network system, in a power generation facility.Power generation plant operators are trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare network systemoperations
  • 1.1 Information and documentation to determine power generation network system status is assessed and evaluated in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.3 Power generation network system and associated equipment operational prerequisites are established in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Sequence for operation of power generation network system sections and equipment is created for a range of potential scenarios in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Power generation network system forecast is based on assessment of data and relevant information in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
2 Manage and control network system
  • 2.1 Power generation network system is operated and managed in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Power generation network system demand is managed using a contingency plan and strategies to maintain quality of supply in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Power generation network system voltage and current requirements are assessed, evaluated and managed to maintain stability and H.V. system integrity in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Voltage load profiles are identified to minimise transmission losses in accordance with power generation network system, H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Power generation network system load shedding sequence and priorities are monitored and managed to ensure H.V. system integrity in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Power generation network system data is monitored and managed for normal operation and to detect deviations in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Corrective actions to rectify abnormalities in power generation network system are implemented following assessment of data in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Resources to meet power generation network system requirements are managed in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
3 Analyse and respond to network system faults
  • 3.1 Causes of power generation abnormal network system operating conditions are identified by analysing technical and operational information in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Operation and management of power generation network system protection program is evaluated to determine nature and cause of faults in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Communication with key stakeholders is established and managed to assist in identifying nature and source of H.V. system interference in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Power generation network system integrity and personnel safety are managed in consultation with relevant personnel and technical and operational documentation, including contingency plans, in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
4 Review incident response and preventative procedures
  • 4.1 Power generation facility network system incident responses are assessed and reviewed in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Alternative responses to contingencies are identified and assessed in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Alternative responses to contingencies are documented and managed in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
5 Complete documentation
  • 5.1 Network system problems, movements and status are reported in accordance with H.V. system operating requirements and workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Documentation is updated in accordance with workplace procedures
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