8) Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills (EKAS): This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge of responding to technical enquiries and requests has been acquired. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-TEL15A ESI power systems overview Evidence shall show an understanding of ESI power systems structures and operations to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Engineering applications of material properties encompassing: Identification and classification of engineering materials including material properties Types and applications - properties of tensile strength, effects of temperature on the expansion of metals, ductibility, malleability, work hardening and annealing and the conditions that lead to corrosion and the properties of timbers T2 Generation power systems encompassing: Methods of generating electricity - types of power stations and reasons for their location, layout of thermal and hydroelectric power stations Relationship between power control and load requirements - operating speeds for thermal and hydroelectric generating sets, typical generator voltage levels and output ratings The purpose and features of typical types of co-generation systems T3 Transmission, distribution and rail power systems encompassing: Relationship between the transmission, distribution and rail/tram system within an overall power system - different organisations responsible for generation, transmission, distribution and rail/tram and, how they correlate and their functions Characteristics of a transmission, a distribution and a rail system - principal components, typical voltage levels and methods of transmission and distribution including grid type transmission systems, radial, parallel and ring main feeders Relationship between an overhead and underground supply systems within an overall power system - advantages/disadvantages, applications and the basic steps for planning and installing an overhead and underground distribution system Single line drawings and layouts - drawings and layouts of transmission and distribution systems including, radial, parallel and ring main feeders and the HV equipment associated with substations T4 Fundamentals for working safely near live electrical apparatus encompassing: Standards, guidelines/codes of practice, State/Territory/local government legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements including relevant certification and licensing, applicable to working safely up to the defined “safe working zone” near energised electrical apparatus (inc. electrical powerlines) for non-electrical worker Definitions of terminologies - ‘safe working zone’ ‘risk assessment’, ‘safe approach distances zones’, ‘safe working distances’.’ work permits’, access authorisation permits’, ‘Technical standards’ ‘isolation procedures’ and compliance requirements’ OHS policies and procedures for working safely - emergency response and First Aid procedures such as CPR, roles and responsibilities of employers, employees and other parties under OHS legislation, personal protective equipment, identifying hazards, assessing and controlling OHS risks, first aid procedures, duties of a safety observer, working at heights/confined spaces, permit to work systems and isolation procedures, safe application of different types of tools and equipment Operation of mobile plant and machinery (e.g. EWP) near live electrical apparatus Electricity supply infrastructure assets and voltages Techniques and precautions in undertaking different work functions and working safely up to the defined “safe working zone” near energised electrical apparatus (inc. electrical powerlines) for non-electrical worker (work functions that may be performed include, vegetation control, scaffolding, rigging, painting, and/or any other activity that requires working safely near live electrical apparatus by a non-electrical worker) T5 Enterprise specific — policy and procedure instructions encompassing: Responsibilities and duty of care of employer and employee relationship Methods of obtaining the up-to-date information on enterprise policy and procedures Rules and regulations Induction into workplace - location of work area and storage area, timetable, uniform, personal well-being, housekeeping rules, emergency procedures, evacuation procedures Techniques when deal with others - working in teams, customer relation, complaint and issues procedures. Overview of enterprise professional development - fire fighting procedures, fatigue management, training and competency development - understanding and promotion T6 Enterprises specific — OHS instructions encompassing: Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and specific enterprise regulations pertaining to the OHS policies and procedures Methods of obtaining the up-to-date information on enterprise OHS policy and procedures Specific enterprise personal protection equipment - type and application, where and when to be used, method of replacement, responsibility of maintenance including cleaning inspection and testing, emergency response, rescue, evacuation and First Aid procedures Personal well-being – hygiene, fatigue/stress management, drugs/alcohol OHS training - induction training, specific hazard training, specific task or equipment training, emergency and evacuation training, training as part of broader programs such as equipment operation OHS records including audits, inspection reports, workplace health and environmental monitoring records, training and instruction records, manufacturers and suppliers information such as MSDSs, registers, maintenance reports, workers compensation and rehabilitation records and First Aid/medical records T7 Enterprises specific — technical drawing and documents encompassing: Types and application of enterprise specific drawings and documents - electrical and electronic drawings, mechanical drawings, project charts, schedules, graphs, technical manuals and catalogues Instruction/worksheets sheets - types and application of enterprise specific symbols and diagrams Title box - description of parts and version control KS02-TEL15A Energy sector technical enquiries and requests Evidence shall show an understanding of energy sector technical enquiries and requests to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Basic network operating principles and parameters encompassing: Sources of electricity Basic principles of electricity, the three phase power system, electric shock and resuscitation, power system Aerial and underground voltage systems Low Voltage network systems High Voltage network systems Equipment used in a network system MEN system Hazards and risks in a network system - risk to life, property or commerce, fallen wires/equipment, fires, Voltage gradients - step potential, touch potential — (transferred earth potentials) T2 Applicable legislation, regulations, standards, industry codes, industry guidelines, and policies encompassing: relevant sections of legislation used relevant sections of international or Australian standards used relevant sections of Industry codes used relevant sections of Industry guidelines used relevant sections of policies used relevant sections of advisory information used T3 Incident event procedures T4 Incidents constituting an event T5 Incidence response procedures T6 General Hazard and risk assessment principles and procedures T7 Principles for conducting work-site Hazard Assessment checks, T8 Basic safety principles and hazard control measures T9 Key industry terms and performance indicators and measures used - SAIDI — System Average Interruption Duration Index, SAIFI - System Average Interruption Frequency Index, MAIFI — Momentary Average Interruption Frequency Index, CAIDI — Customer Average Interruption Duration Index; Network owners and operators T10 Critical industry codes used - include storm code emergencies T11 Key equipment used in the industry - industry-specific equipment, switchgear, transformers, aerial conductors, insulators, poles, mobile plant, mobile equipment T12 Normal and abnormal industry situations, key processes and systems used in the industry - anomalies report, critical system/network failures/anomalies and key processes and systems used in the industry e.g. maps, drawings, as well as safety and environment processes and practices, communications systems; fires; automatic switching; emergencies; security breaches T13 Techniques and processes for responding to a technical enquiry or request in accordance with established procedures in a timely manner - ethical performance; assessing applications, enquiries, or requests; using technology and media including catalogues to assist assessments; client quality service; reflecting on the completed enquiry or request T14 Enquiries may be internal or with customers encompassing: customer protocols legal requirements and obligations for property access T15 Relevant heritage and environmental requirements |