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Commission and maintain communication equipment

Commission and maintain communication equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRTS029
State Code
OED99
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
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
17/02/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to commission and maintain power system communication equipment in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes the isolation and functional checks of communication equipment associated with power systems, but does not include wiring.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 communication equipment
  • 1.1 Workplace organisational requirements for the commissioning and maintenance of communication equipment, are reviewed and determined
  • 1.2 Purpose of the commissioning and maintenance of communication equipment 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 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures identified
  • 1.8 Work permits are organised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
2 Commission and maintain communication equipment
  • 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 Communication equipment is commissioned and maintained in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Communication equipment is 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 the 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
ODN86 UETDRTS011 Install and maintain power system communication equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHY4 UET60222 Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems Qualification