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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare/Plan to install and maintain polymeric specialised underground cables
  2. Carry out the installation and maintenance of polymeric specialised underground cables
  3. Complete the installation and maintenance of polymeric specialised underground cables

Required Skills

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 installing and maintaining polymeric specialised underground cables

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

KSTCJA Polymeric specialised underground cables

KS01-TCJ31A Polymeric specialised underground cables

Evidence shall show an understanding of principles installation and maintenance and jointing of polymeric specialised underground cables to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Polymeric specialised underground cables principles encompassing

Legislation Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements pertaining to the working with polymeric specialised underground cables

Types of polymeric specialised underground cables construction characteristics and capabilities of the polymeric specialised cable pressurevolume characteristics of oil and gas precautions when handling

Types and functions of tools and equipment used on polymeric specialised underground cables

Techniques when handling polymeric specialised underground cables

T Installation and maintenance of polymeric specialised underground cables encompassing

Legislation Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements pertaining to the installation and maintenance of polymeric specialised underground cables

Safety precautions of working with polymeric specialised underground cables safe operation procedures Occupational Health and Safety hazards and precautions dangers of working in confined spaces identification of OHS hazards assessing and controlling risks types selection maintenance storage and uses of personnel protective equipment authorisation to work systems and isolation procedures safe working policies procedures and practices when usingoperating specialised equipment emergency response and rescue including First Aid etc

Types function and serviceability of tools and equipment used for the installation of polymeric specialised underground cables

Techniques in the safe installation of polymeric specialised underground cables

Techniques in the safe maintenance of polymeric specialised underground cables

Techniques in the safe testinginspection of the polymeric specialised underground cables to ensure successful installation andor maintenance has occurred

T Jointing and termination of polymeric specialised underground cables encompassing

Legislation Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements pertaining to the working with polymeric specialised underground cables

Safety precautions of working with polymeric specialised underground cables safe operation procedures Occupational Health and Safety hazards and precautions dangers of working in confined spaces identification of OHS hazards assessing and controlling risks types selection maintenance storage and uses of personnel protective equipment authorisation to work systems and isolation procedures safe working policies procedures and practices when usingoperating specialised equipment emergency response and rescue including First Aid etc

Types function and serviceability of tools and equipment used for the jointing and terminating of polymeric specialised underground cables

Techniques in the safe jointing and terminating polymeric specialised underground cables

Techniques in the safe testing of the polymeric specialised underground cables to ensure successful jointing andor termination has occurred

T Enterprise specific policy and procedure instructions encompassing

Responsibilities and duty of care of employer and employee relationship

Methods of obtaining the uptodate information on enterprise policy and procedures

Rules and regulations

Induction into workplace location of work area and storage area timetable uniform personal wellbeing 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

T 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 uptodate 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 wellbeing hygiene fatiguestress management drugsalcohol

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 Aidmedical records

T 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

Instructionworksheets sheets types and application of enterprise specific symbols and diagrams

Title box description of parts and version control

Evidence Required

This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit of competency and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit of competency and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all component parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the Industrys preferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accord with Industry and Regulatory policy in this regard

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Hence sources of evidence need to be rich in nature so as to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practiced These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UET Evidence shall also comprise

A representative body of performance criteria demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range and

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range and

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit to such an extent that the learners performance outcome is reported in accordance with the preferred approach namely a percentile graded result where required by the regulated environment and

Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills and

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations policies and workplace procedures and

Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Range of toolsequipmentmaterialsproceduresworkplacesother variables

Group No

The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated

Item List

A

Install and maintain at least one of the following

Specialised XLPE cables above kV

Specialised EPR cables above kV

B

All of the following

Straight through joints

Terminations

C

Use of at least three of the following specialised cable installation equipment

Winches

Caterpillars

Rollers

Bond lines

Nose pull devices

Drum jacks

D

At least two of the following

Connectors

Mechanical connectors

Compression connectors

E

At least two of the following

Air boxes

Compound filled boxes

Gas filled boxes

F

At least two of the following

Polymeric tape materials

Heat shrink materials

Moulded components

G

At least one occasion

Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual installation and maintenance of polymeric specialised underground cables

In addition to the resources listed above in context of and specific resources for assessment evidence should show demonstrated competency working at realistic heights above ground ie above metres in limited spaces with different structuralconstruction types and method and in a variety of environments

Method of assessment

This Competency Standard Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this Competency Standard Unit applies This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and associated skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

For optimisation of training and assessment effort competence in this unit may be assessed concurrently with the following units

UETTDRCJA

UETTDRCJ29A

Install gas and oil filled specialised underground cables

UETTDRCJA

UETTDRCJ30A

Maintain gas and oil filled specialised underground cables

UETTDRCJA

UETTDRCJ32A

Install and maintain gas and oil pressure systems for specialised underground cables


Range Statement

10) This relates to the unit of competency as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This Competency Standard Unit shall be demonstrated in relation to polymeric specialised underground cables including XLPE and EPR above 33 kV, and covers the installation, jointing, terminating, repair and replacement of cables used in systems and circuits and the issuing/accepting of relevant permits.

It also encompasses the preparation of the cable jointing bay, the preparation of cables and phasing out, the treatment/handling, but not jointing of fibre optical cables. Also cable identification and spiking are included.

Underground equipment may include switchgear, transformers, specialised cable joints and termination kits, specialised cable installation equipment, specialised cable heating equipment and tooling.

Test and recording equipment includes voltage detectors, cable identification equipment, cable spiking equipment and insulation resistance testers.

Jointing and terminating materials include compound and resin filled boxes, polymeric tape materials, polymeric heat shrink materials, "slip-on" moulded components and pre-stretched polymeric materials, welded, compression and Mechanical connectors.

The following constants and variables included in the element/performance criteria in this unit are fully described in the Definitions Section 1 of this volume and form an integral part of the Range Statement of this unit:

Appropriate and relevant persons (see Personnel)

Appropriate authorities

Appropriate work platform

Assessing risk

Assessment

Authorisation

Confined space

Diagnostic, testing and restoration

Documenting detail work events, record keeping and or storage of information

Drawings and specifications

Emergency

Environmental and sustainable energy procedures

Environmental legislation

Environmental management documentation

Established procedures

Fall prevention

Hazards

Identifying hazards

Inspect

Legislation

MSDS

Notification

OHS practices

OHS issues

Permits and/or permits to work

Personnel

Quality assurance systems

Requirements

Testing procedures

Work clearance systems