8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of operating H.V. switchgear. 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 required follows: KS01-PO349B Local H.V. switchgear Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of: T1 Relevant environmental, occupational health and safety legislation and regulations T2 Enterprise procedures T3 Plant drawings and manufacturers manuals T4 Introduction to and typical arrangements of power production plant T5 Relevant plant and equipment, its location and operating parameters T6 Switchgear types and characteristics T7 Electrical protection types and characteristics T8 Electrical fundamentals T9 Relevant state and territory regulations T10 Electrical protection equipment, types and characteristics T11 Plant status; T12 Circuit breaker operating parameters; T13 Consequences of operator actions; T14 H.V electrical operation procedure and practices T15 Personal protective equipment requirements for H.V. circuit breaker operation T16 H.V. power systems and parameters; T17 H.V. protection schemes; T18 Enterprise procedures; T19 Circuit breaker construction and operation; T20 Isolation and earthing procedures; KS02-PO349B Local H.V. switchgear Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria: T1 Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals T2 Apply relevant state and territory regulations T3 Apply relevant statutory legislation; T4 Apply relevant enterprise/site safety procedures; T5 Apply enterprise/site emergency procedures and techniques; T6 Apply enterprise recording procedures; T7 Locate relevant plant and equipment; T8 Operate circuit breaker within design parameters; T9 Identify plant status; T10 Prepare equipment for operation; T11 Communicate effectively; T12 Recognise abnormal circuit breaker operation; T13 Plan and prioritise work; T14 Operate protection equipment; T15 Isolate and earth equipment |