Assessor Resource

UEENEEK047A
Maintain and monitor remote area essential service operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


4)

This unit is intended primarily for indigenous persons seeking qualifications in remote area utilities facilities servicing. The unit may also be applied to work entry qualifications in renewable energy service work in general and be used in school-based vocational programs.

1)

1.1)

This unit covers basic maintenance power station compound of remote area infrastructure facilities, monitoring power station performance and developing a basic maintenance schedule. It encompasses working safely, to maintenance standards and following maintenance routines, identifying deterioration and damage to facilities using routine procedures, reading and recording performance information from instruments/meters and completing the necessary reporting.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit(s)

2)

2.1) Competencies

Competency in this unit shall be assessed in conjunction with other units in a qualification.

For the full prerequisite chain details for this unit please refer to Table 2 in Volume 1, Part 2

Employability Skills

3)

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.



Evidence Required

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9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit 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 unit. It must be used in conjunction with all parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment

9.1)

Longitudinal 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-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. In some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy.

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 issues inherent in working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material present a challenge for those determining competence. Sources of evidence need to be 'rich' in nature to minimise error in judgment.

Activities associated with normal everyday 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 must be met.

Evidence for competence in this unit must be considered holistically. Each element and associated performance criteria must be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the 'Assessment Guidelines - UEE07'. Evidence must 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 must 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 this unit. It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements.

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:

Maintain and monitor remote area essential service operations as described in 8) and including:

A

Understanding the location and nature of the work required

B

Following established procedures for repairing or replacing defectives tools and service equipment

C

Cleaning and tidying power station building, generating equipment and compound effectively.

D

Correctly inspecting and reporting suitability, location and legibility of safety signage.

E

Correctly inspecting and reporting location, suitability and condition of fighting equipment.

F

Accurately monitoring and logging performance, status and fuel and oil use of generation equipment.

G

Developing an appropriate basic maintenance schedule from logged information.

H

Documenting work activities accurately

I

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items

Note:
Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed. In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence must be clearly identified

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.

These should be part of the formal learning/assessment environment.

Note:

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy.

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to maintaining and repairing facilities associated with remote area essential service operations.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 'Assessment Guidelines'.

Note:
Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires assessment in a structured environment which is intended primarily 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 concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit.

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEE001B and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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7) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence must show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and maintaining and repairing facilities associated with remote area essential service operations.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills (EKAS) required is given in Volume 2 - Part 2.2 EKAS. It forms an integral part of this unit.

2.18.1

Occupational Health and Safety principles

2.18.4

Remote area power supply safe working practices

2.20.26

Power station and compound maintenance

2.20.27

Power Station instrument/meter reading and maintenance scheduling

8) This relates to the unit 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.

This unit must be demonstrated in relation to least two different remote area essential service operations.

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
OHS procedures for a remote area power station facility is identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures 
Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed 
Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are reported and advice on risk control measures is sought from the work supervisor 
The nature and location of remote area power station facility is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken 
Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with fellow workers and the local community 
Sources of materials that may be required for the work are identified and accessed in accordance with established routines and procedures 
Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety. 
Established procedures are followed to repair or replace defective and unsafe tools and service equipment. 
Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed 
Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures 
Established procedures are followed to clean and tidy power station building, generating equipment and compound to maintain safe and efficient plant area. 
Inspection and reporting is conducted on suitability, location and legibility of safety signage. 
Inspection and reporting is conducted on location, suitability and condition of fighting equipment 
Performance, status and fuel and oil use of generation equipment is monitored and logged from information displayed instruments, meters and measuring devices. 
Procedures are followed for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions 
Routine quality checks are carried out in accordance with work instructions 
OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed. 
Maintenance schedule is developed from logged information on power station performance, status and condition of compound. 
Procedures are followed for referring maintenance issues beyond the scope of prescribed work to persons of higher authority. 
Work carried out is reported to the work supervisor through the established maintenance reporting procedures. 

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