Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to operate primary switchgear
- Work requirements are identified and clarified/confirmed with appropriate parties in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Procedures/safety precautions when operating H.V. circuit breakers are identified and recognised in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Identify circuit breaker type and determine correct operating procedure in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Examine and assess circuit breaker condition for safe operation in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Suppress related protection if and where necessary in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of the on-the-job training
- Operate circuit breaker
- Mechanical operation and limitations of the equipment are identified in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Implications of actions are identified and recognised in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Circuit breaker is operated and confirmation that required status has been achieved is given in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Racking, testing, isolation, circuit earthing and reinstatement procedures are carried out to manufacturer instructions and enterprise/site procedures
- Confirm test equipment integrity and prove circuit de-energised in accordance with operating procedures
- Validate circuit breaker integrity
- Complete documentation