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 has been acquired of coordinating and directing switching schedules. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-TIS51A Power system switching schedules Evidence shall show an understanding of the coordinating and directing power system switching schedules to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Electrical equipment fundamentals used in the powerline industry encompassing: Legislation, Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and specific enterprise regulations pertaining to the use and care of electrical equipment - HV and LV equipment Characteristics, capabilities and application of powerline electrical equipment Safety precautions with regards to using electrical equipment Techniques in pre-use inspection on the serviceability of electrical equipment Techniques in the general maintenance, and care and storage of electrical equipment Identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks associated with their the use of electrical equipment T2 Installation of switchgear and associated equipment encompassing: Types and function of various switchgear - isolators, air-break switches, gas-filled switches, vacuum type, links, fuses, oil disconnectors, fuse switches, circuit breakers, operating characteristics, advantages and disadvantages of different types switchgear, installation procedures, earthing, requirements and techniques Types of equipment - transformers, reactors, regulators, capacitors, relays, surge arrestors, fault indicators and mobile generators Installation procedures for switchgear and equipment - standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements, assembly and erecting procedures, earthing requirements and techniques, pole mounted locations Maintenance procedures for switchgear and equipment - diagnosing and rectifying faults according to electricity supply industry standards and procedures, Testing and commissioning - electricity supply industry standards and procedures T3 Low voltage switching principles encompassing: Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to switching of low voltage to a given schedule Requirements for the use of manuals, system diagrams/plans and drawings - types, characteristics and capabilities of electrical apparatus, use, characteristics and capabilities of specialised tools and testing equipment, LV network interconnectors source of possible backfeed Low voltage switching techniques - identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks associated with LV switching operations, electrical access permit(s), operational procedures, earthing procedures Personnel protective equipment (PPE) for LV switching T4 High voltage switching principles encompassing: Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to switching of high voltage to a given schedule Requirements for the use of manuals, system diagrams/plans and drawings - types, characteristics and capabilities of electrical apparatus, use, characteristics and capabilities of specialised tools and testing equipment, network interconnectors source of possible backfeed Role of the HV switching operator Operational forms, access authorities and permits associated with HV switching - types of operational forms, access authorities and permits, purpose and procedure for operational forms, access authorities and permits. Use and operation of equipment associated with HV overhead and substation equipment - test instruments, sticks, interrupters, arc stranglers. Types and categories of HV switchgear Application, function and operating capabilities of switchgear Restrictions pertaining to HV switching equipment Procedures for the isolation of HV transmission main and working earths Earthing HV electrical apparatus practices and procedures for access - purposes of “Operational” and additional work part “on-site” earths, factors determining the location and effectiveness of “Operational” earthing, acceptable industry procedures, personal protective equipment, high voltage switching techniques. Operate switching apparatus - identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks associated with HV switchgear operation, systematic and defensive techniques, mobile radio procedures, double isolation procedures. T5 High voltage distribution transformer principles encompassing: Operation of HV distribution transformers - principle governing factors for transformer ratings, protection and alarms, operating limitations and the relationship between transformer and HV fuse rating, purpose and principle operation of HV distribution transformer tap changers, HV distribution transformer and transformer — cable combination switching practices, paralleling requirements, isolation and earthing procedures for access, common distribution transformer and associated electrical apparatus faults. HV underground switching equipment - arc stranglers, switch operation, load break elbows, switching cubicles, canister fuses, bayonet fuses, F and G switching cubicles, voltage indicators and phasing testers. T6 High voltage SWER system encompassing: Application and function of SWER system components Circuit arrangement Principle of operation Hazards and procedures associated with faulty SWER earth systems Procedure to isolate, energise and commission SWER substations T7 Feeder automation system encompassing: Function of feeder automation system and the main components Operation procedure for a remote field device from a local control station Functions of “System Control and Date Acquisition” (SCADA) (or any other relevant Data Acquisition and Control) systems and its main components SCADA system security interlocks and access restrictions SCADA system operation when switching apparatus or retrieving data via a remote access device such as; Remote Access Terminal (RAT), Dial Up Voice Annunciated System and Local Control Station Function of the main components of a local/remote control system Operation of a field devices using SCADA systems via a Remote Access Terminal (RAT), Dial Up Annunciated System and Local Control Station. T8 HV system switching principles including switching authorisation procedures encompassing: Legislation, Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to system switching Requirements for the use of manuals, system diagrams/plans and drawings Types and characteristics of HV systems and equipment to be switched Procedures for obtaining correct HV switching authorisation - identification of OHS hazards, assessing and controlling risks, safety procedures and precautions, safe approach distances, responsibilities and protocols, identifying switching resources, procedures for obtaining electrical access permits authorities, requirements for team switching, procedures for coordination of operations. Techniques in HV system switching - pre-switching checks, switching operational procedures, isolation procedures and proving dead de-energised, earthing procedures, emergency fault procedures, energisation procedures. T9 LV system switching principles including switching authorisation procedures encompassing: Legislation, Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to system switching Requirements for the use of manuals, system diagrams/plans and drawings Types and characteristics of LV systems and equipment to be switched Procedures for obtaining correct LV switching authorisation - identification of OHS hazards, assessing and controlling risks, safety procedures and precautions, safe approach distances, responsibilities and protocols, identifying switching resources, procedures for obtaining electrical access permits authorities, requirements for team switching, procedures for coordination of operations. Techniques in LV system switching - isolation procedures and proving dead, earthing procedures, pre-switching checks, switching operational procedures, emergency fault procedures, energisation procedures T10 Coordinating and directing switching instructions encompassing: Legislation, Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to switching sheet instructions Specific enterprise processes, policies and procedures to be followed Processes of consultation, negotiation and coordination - clear and concise instructions and information, methods for the encouragement of feedback and contributions of information and ideas, responsibilities of members of the team. Techniques in analysing, planning, co-ordination and organising work for a safe outcome and according to statutory requirements and regulations Techniques in the effective utilisation of available resources Techniques in the co-ordination and directing of switching schedules instructions Relationship between the operating authorities and HV customers, operating agreements Techniques in co-ordinating and directing HV and LV switching of electrical networks Requirements for the use of manuals, system diagrams/plans and drawings - types, characteristics and capabilities of LV and HV electrical equipment to be switched Responsibilities of the switching operator Techniques in writing switching instructions - sequence of switching operations, isolation procedures, earthing procedures, switching completion notification procedures. Techniques in gathering, collating and confirming data on switching procedures T11 HV overhead and substation switching principles encompassing: Legislation, Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to HV overhead and substation switching Requirements for the use of manuals, system diagrams/plans and drawings - types, characteristics and capabilities of HV electrical equipment to be switched, use, characteristics and capabilities of specialised tools and testing equipment. Role and responsibilities of the HV switching operator Operational forms, access authorities and permits hazard/risk assessments associated with HV switching - types of operational forms, access authorities and permits hazard/risk assessments, purpose and procedure for operational forms, access authorities and hazard/risk assessments. Use and operation of equipment associated with HV overhead and substation equipment - test instruments, sticks, interrupters, arc stranglers. HV switchgear – types, categories, application, operating capabilities. Operation of HV overhead switching or indicating devices - fuses; disconnect fuses; load switching; live line indicators; capacitors; reclosers; sectionalisers, underslung links, airbreaks; switches, disconnects; live line clamps; phasing sticks; phasing tester Operation of protection systems and substation equipment - fault levels and settings; types and applications; protection systems and substation equipment fault levels and settings; types and applications. Restrictions pertaining to HV switching equipment Procedures for the isolation of HV mains and working earths - earthing HV electrical apparatus practices and procedures for access authority issuing; HV switching techniques. Operate switching apparatus - identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks associated with HV switchgear operation, systematic and defensive techniques, mobile radio procedures, double isolation procedures. T12 Low voltage overhead and substation switching principles encompassing: Legislation, Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to low voltage overhead and substation switching Requirements for the use of manuals, system diagrams/plans and drawings - types, characteristics and capabilities of LV electrical equipment to be switched, use, characteristics and capabilities of specialised tools and testing equipment, role and responsibilities of the LV switching operator. Operational forms, access authorities and hazard/risk assessments associated with HV switching - types of operational forms, access authorities and hazard/risk assessments, purpose and procedure for operational forms, access authorities and hazard/risk assessments. Use and operation of equipment associated with LV overhead and substation equipment - test instruments, sticks, interrupters, arc stranglers. LV switchgear – types, categories, application, operating capabilities Operation of LV overhead switching or indicating devices - fuses; disconnect fuses; load switching; underslung links, air break switches; disconnects; live line clamps; phasing sticks; phasing tester. Operation of protection systems and substation equipment - fault levels and settings; types and applications, protection systems and substation equipment fault levels and settings; types and applications. Restrictions pertaining to LV switching equipment Procedures for the isolation of LV distributions main and working earths Earthing LV electrical apparatus practices and procedures for access authority issuing Low voltage switching techniques Operate switching apparatus - identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks associated with LV switchgear operation, systematic and defensive techniques, mobile radio procedures, double isolation procedures. T13 Preparation of a HV switching instruction schedule encompassing: Legislation, Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to switching instruction schedules Requirements for the use of manuals, system diagrams/plans and drawings - types, characteristics and capabilities of HV electrical equipment to be switched, points of isolation and earthing locations (safety and working earths), responsibilities of the switching operator. Techniques in writing switching instructions - sequence of switching operations, isolation procedures, earthing procedures, switching completion notification procedures. T14 Preparation of a LV switching instruction encompassing: Legislation, Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to switching sheet schedules Requirements for the use of manuals, system diagrams/plans and drawings - types, characteristics and capabilities of LV electrical equipment to be switched, isolation points and earthing, responsibilities of the switching operator. Techniques in writing switching schedules - sequence of switching operations, isolation procedures, earthing procedures, switching completion notification procedures. T15 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 T16 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 T17 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 T18 Enterprise specific switching diagrams and drawing encompassing: Types and application of enterprise specific switching drawings and documents - wiring and schematic diagrams and switching symbols, mechanical drawings dealing with switching operations, project charts, switching schedules, graphs, technical manuals and catalogues, instruction/work sheets. Interpretation of different system switching diagrams - LV system switching diagrams, DC traction supply sectioning diagrams, HV transmission and distribution system symbols and feeder plans, processes of updating switching diagrams |