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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to install LV micro-hydro systems
   • WHS/OHS processes and procedures for relevant work area are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
2. WHS/OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed, reported to relevant person/s and workplace procedures for risk control measures applied in preparation for work
3. System installation is planned in consultation with others impacted by the work and sequenced appropriately
4. Nature and location of the work are determined from documentation or relevant person/s to determine the scope of work
5. Location of system components is planned within the constraints of the building structure and regulations
6. Instructions for coordinating work with others is obtained from relevant person/s and applied
7. Material required is obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked against job requirements
8. Tools, equipment and testing devices required are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
9. Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred and complies with requirements
10. Install LV micro-hydro systems
    • Need to test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Circuits/machines/plant are isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
12. System components are installed in compliance with technical standards, job specifications and requirements, and with sufficient access to enable terminations, adjustment and maintenance
13. Wiring is terminated at system components in accordance with manufacturer specifications and functional and regulatory requirements
14. Unplanned situations are discussed with relevant person/s and responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
15. Checks of installed apparatus quality are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
16. Apparatus installation is conducted minimising waste of materials, damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment and services using sustainable energy principles
17. Complete and report installation activities
    • Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
18. Final checks are conducted to confirm installed apparatus conforms to requirements
19. ‘As-installed’ apparatus and associated equipment are documented and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

reading and interpreting drawings related to and apparatus locations and circuit connections placing and securing system components accurately maintaining fire integrity connecting system components to comply with requirements dealing with unplanned events applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures and practices, including the use of risk control measures applying sustainable energy principles and practices checking isolation of circuits/machines/systems coordinating work with relevant person/s determining live electrical testing/measurement requirements identifying and accessing materials, tools, equipment and testing devices installing and setting up low voltage (LV) micro-hydro systems, including: conducting quality checks.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

micro-hydro systems LV installation and maintenance processes, including: micro-hydro systems LV installation processes encompassing: selection of an appropriate micro-hydro system taking into account the topology of the site, local council approvals, environmental considerations, site access and transport of equipment, water and power transmission distances and daily and seasonal load profiles appropriate methods, using appropriate safety procedures, for dam or weir construction, watercourse construction and/or penstock installation, and turbine installation appropriate installation, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures using appropriate safety procedures schematic and wiring diagrams for the micro-hydro system showing the general circuit layout and protection between the micro-hydro system, batteries, inverter and loads according to AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules), AS/NZS 4509 Stand-alone power systems, and AS 4086.2 Secondary batteries for use with stand-alone power systems – Installation and maintenance requirements safety procedures for the installation, commissioning, fault diagnosis of system components micro-hydro systems maintenance processes encompassing: appropriate maintenance methods using appropriate safety procedures maintenance schedule for the system safety procedures for the maintenance of system components relevant manufacturer specifications relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements relevant workplace documentation relevant workplace policies and procedures.

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