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Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret requirements
- Area of planned outage is identified in consultation with appropriate personnel and use of power generation system diagrams, drawings and maps
- Work details are interpreted from outage request and draft switching program, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Research switching programme
- Types and function of switchgear to be operated are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and their suitability for operation under forecast system conditions during scheduled outage is assessed
- System loadings, limitations and alternate supply route capabilities are evaluated, in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure system integrity
- Consultation with appropriate personnel affected by the switching programme is undertaken, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Location of isolation points are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure shortest route when determining sequence of switching steps
- Safe working clearances are identified and maintained, in accordance with workplace procedures, and legislative requirements
- High Voltage (H.V.), Low Voltage (L.V.) and control circuitry is examined, in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure no back-feed is possible
- Draft switching program
- Permit to work procedures are implemented, if required, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Switching program is planned and implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Switching program is checked for omissions, in accordance with workplace procedures
- All documentation supporting the switching program is completed, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Validate switching program
- Documentation is recorded, in accordance with workplace procedures
Range Statement