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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan for and coordinate the design of transmission, sub-transmission and zone substation protection and control systems
  2. Carry out and coordinate the design of transmission, sub-transmission and zone substation protection and control systems
  3. Complete and coordinate the design of transmission, sub-transmission and zone substation protection and control systems

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 designing transmission subtransmission and zone substation protection and control systems

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

KSTDSA Power system transmission and subtransmission protection and control

KS01-TDS54A Power system transmission and sub-transmission protection and control

Evidence shall show an understanding of designing power system transmission and subtransmission protection and control to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T 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 localremote control system

Operation of a field devices using SCADA systems via a Remote Access Terminal RAT Dial Up Annunciated System and Local Control Station

T Commissioning procedures associated with discrete protection and control systems encompassing

Standards codes CommonwealthStateTerritory legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with the commissioning procedures

Requirements for the use of commissioning manuals system diagramsplans and drawings

Techniques in commissioning procedures planning and policy testing techniques and close out requirements

T Design principles of Substation LV AC and DC supply systems encompassing

Standards codes Commonwealth StateTerritorylocal government legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements

Wiring conventions systems and labelling conventions

Substation equipment identification and layout wiring and schematic diagrams and other appropriate diagrammatic representations

LV design specifications supply requirements electrical load assessments

Substation LV system distribution requirements including substation batteries isolation requirements paralleling requirements battery chargers DC distribution panels and control systems AC distribution panels and control systems and Auto changeover requirements

Control equipment and auxiliary relays flags and alarms

Common panel layouts

T Design principles of Substation control systems encompassing

Standards codes Commonwealth StateTerritorylocal government legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements

Wiring conventions systems and labelling conventions

Substation equipment identification and layout wiring and schematic diagrams and other appropriate diagrammatic representations

Control system design specifications functions and alarms

Substation control system requirements which may include

Circuit breaker control auto reclose pole discrepancy anti hunting spring charge timer over run

Transformer control parallel operations cooling control masterslave operation tap changer control alarm systems

Reactive plant control systems over voltageunder voltage under frequency load shed VAR control

T Commissioning procedures associated with distribution protection and control systems encompassing

Standards codes CommonwealthStateTerritory legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with the commissioning procedures

Requirements for the use of commissioning manuals system diagramsplans and drawings

Techniques in commissioning procedures planning policy and testing techniques

Close out requirements

T Operation and maintenance procedures associated with voltage regulation schemes encompassing

Standards codes CommonwealthStateTerritory legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with the operating procedures

Requirements for the use of operating manuals system diagramsplans and drawings

Principles of operation and operating sequences including voltage control VAR control Live BusDead Bus synchronising checks tap changer principles requirements for parallel operation settings and grading

Techniques associated with isolation requirements enterprise maintenance requirements setting checks LV injections and electrical measurements

Ancillary equipment which may include transducers Buswire schemes tap position indicators localremote control systems alarm systems

Voltage regulation scheme types including electro mechanical microprocessor or combinations of both

T Types and applications of test equipment encompassing

Standards codes Commonwealth StateTerritory and local government legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to the use and application of electrical andor electronic test equipment

Types and applications of test equipment used on discrete protection scheme

Techniques in the use of test equipment electronic test equipment Doble and Ohmnicrome gas injection equipment manufactures test equipment multimeters phase angle meters and meggers

T Electrical equipment associated with distribution field device protection and control schemes encompassing

Types and applications of electrical equipment characteristics and capabilities note examples include the following schemes automatic circuit reclosers ACRs gas switches secondary injection tests primary injection tests TMR Radios SCADA remote control overcurrent earth fault sensitive earth fault inverse time curves definite time curves tripping reclose DC supplies AC supplies and alarms

T Circuit breaker auxiliary systems encompassing

Types and characteristics of high pressure air systems including air storage and air handling processes

Types and characteristics of DC systems including battery types charging systems protection systems

Types and characteristics of special ambient gases SF systems including gas conditioning storage and handling systems

Types and characteristics of vacuum interrupters

Types and characteristics of oil filled and oil handling

T Detailed operation and setting of discrete protection systems encompassing

Earth fault protection master earth leakage schemes sensitive earth fault relays and schemes residual earth fault scheme core balance earth fault scheme framestructure earth leakage scheme time graded discrimination backup protection

Overcurrent protection feeder overcurrent protection instantaneous overcurrent schemes inverse timed overcurrent schemes types and location of components of an overcurrent scheme CT summation time graded discrimination backup protection

Alarms and controls auxiliary relays voltage regulating relays line drop compensation gas relay types gas relay scheme operation and setting over temperature schemes

T Detailed operation of interdependent protection systems encompassing

Overcurrent and earth leakage schemes including intertripping interlocking and blocking logic mapping master control elctromechanical electronic shading coils

Pilot wire phase comparison opposed voltage schemes circulating current schemes location of components of a scheme pilot supervisory techniques

Load shedding voltage control parallel operation load rejection

Busbar Protection and CB failure protection

Reclose system applications single shot multishot blocking schemes synchronisation checking

T Detailed operation of complex protection systems encompassing

Distance characteristics electromechanical electronic impedance mho offset mho switched schemes nonswitched schemes blocking schemes bus zone

Differential transformer differential bus overcurrent principles feeder protection transformer protection bias systems harmonic restraint CT connections bus protection low impedance schemes high impedance schemes bus overcurrent schemes generator protection CT connections special considerations digital systems

Types of revenue metering

Applications of SCADA

Complex protection systems for communications

Harmonic control

Point on wave switching

T Detailed operation of fundamental test equipment encompassing

Care and safe use

Operating principles

Comparison of different operating principle meters used for the same purpose

Accuracy and loading effects of meters measurement of voltage current power resistance insulation resistance impedance and phase sequence and the use of oscilloscopes

T Detailed operation of protection test equipment encompassing

Care and safe use

Operating principles

Comparison of different operating principle meters used for the same purpose

Accuracy and loading effects of meters measurement of timing voltage current resistance inductance capacitance impedance frequency phase angle phase difference and the use of primary secondary and gas injection equipment

T Detailed operation of control equipment test equipment encompassing

Care and safe use

Operating principles

Comparing of different control system methods and equipment for the same purpose circuit breaker isolators On Load Tap Changer pumps fans fire systems

T Protection schemes encompassing

Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to protection schemes

Types of protection schemes encompassing reasons for use application of protection zones around system elements and degree of protection

Types of feeder protection equipment over current protection inverse timecurrent operating characteristics

Operation of over current protection equipment used on distribution systems

Operation of ACRs and their timecurrent characteristics

Types and characteristics of overcurrent relays

Coordination methods of a distribution feeder protection scheme

Earth fault protection used on a distribution feeder

Operation of a single wire earth return SWER system

T Principles of transmission subtransmission and zone substation control and protection designs encompassing

Commonwealth StateTerritory and local government legislation Standards codes supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to the substation design management principles

Requirements for the use of the substation system construction manuals system diagramsplans and drawings and for plans such as work method statements for the control of OHS risks

Types of drawings to be produced AC and DC circuit diagrams panel layouts connection diagrams label lists and control cable schedules

Types of control and protection designs parameters protection and control systems implemented to suit statutory and organisational requirements AC and DC circuit diagrams correct and documented

SCADA hardwired and serially communicated signals metering load control power factor control AC and DC supplies protection and control panel layouts and control cable termination diagrams

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 is based shall be considered holistically Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UETUET 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

Completion of two compliant technical designs including each of the following

Protection and control systems implemented to suit statutory and organisational requirements

AC and DC circuit diagrams correct and documented

SCADA hardwired and serially communicated signals

Metering

Load control

Power factor control

AC and DC supplies

Protection and control panel layouts

Control cable termination diagrams

B

Designs should also include all the following

Activities that address the correction of errors in the process

Application of a design control checklist which lists all of the required design activities to be carried out in this process

C

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 design of transmission subtransmission and zone substation protection and control systems

In addition to the resources listed above in Context of and specific resources for assessment evidence should show demonstrated competency working realistic environment and a variety of conditions

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

There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed


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 the design of transmission, sub-transmission and zone substation protection and control systems and may include the following:

Manufacturer’s recommendations; Reliability performance profiles; Knowledge of local history and experience; Consultation with other Authorities; Environmental influences; Present practices.

Equipment includes; Sectionalisers, air break switches, capacitor banks, transformer taps, metering and protection equipment, data communication systems

Primary and secondary voltage and current injection equipment; time delay measuring equipment; Current transformers; Voltage transformers; Power transformers; Tapchangers; Circuit breakers; Capacitor banks; Ring main units; Audio frequency load control; Circuit breaker auxiliary systems; Substation and metal structure earthing systems; SCADA interfaces and transducer inputs; local opto-isolated alarms: PLC programs; Auto Reclosers (ACRs); protection relays; metering; control circuits; Statistical metering systems; Frame leakage relays; Distance relays; Pilot wire relays; Transformer differential relays; Busbar differential relays; Impedance bus zone relays; Overcurrent and earth fault relays; Transformer neutral check relays; Circuit breaker fail relays; Multi-trip relays; Auto recloser relays; Voltage transformer failure relays; Surge protection relays; Buchholz relays; Winding temperature relays; Sensitive earth fault relays; Phase failure relays; Frequency relays; Load shedding relays; General protection LV devices; Oil temperature protection devices; Oil surge protection devices; Power supplies. differential relays; power systems; multi-facetted schemes; interactive overload schemes, distance protection (incorporating relay selection, switched/non-switched schemes; mutual coupling and teed feeder systems); protection signalling (incorporating series, direct, permissive, distance acceleration, block interruption); telecommunication circuits and equipment.

AC protection circuits: HV FDRs, TFRs, BBP/LBU, LV FDRs

DC protection and control circuits: Supplies and auxiliaries, protection, BBP, trip circuit monitoring, CB monitoring, serially communicated SCADA, control and indication

Hard wire communicated SCADA

TFR tap changer and cooling control circuits

Power factor correction capacitor protection/control

AC Supplies (400/230 V AC)

DC Supplies (125/48 V DC)

Indication lighting timer circuit

Miscellaneous circuits may include: Metering, frequency injection, radio/communication, intertripping, frame leakage and SMU control

Connection diagrams may include: Control panels, HV circuit breakers, LV circuit breakers, Line and TFR CT’s, TFR neutral CT’s, Line VT’s, TFR’s, disconnectors, battery chargers, fire control panel, power factor and control caps.

Other areas may include: Control panel layouts, control cable schedule and label list.

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.

Safe design principles

Testing procedures

Work clearance systems