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 working safely near live electrical apparatus as non electrical worker

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

KSTELA Characteristics of electrical apparatus associated with power industry assets

KS01-TEL19A Characteristics of electrical apparatus associated with power industry assets

Evidence shall show an understanding of characteristics of electrical apparatus associated with power industry assets to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Electrical apparatus safety requirements encompassing

Working safely with machinery and equipment near live electrical apparatus

Selecting and using appropriate personal safety equipment

Implementing emergency procedures for the rescue of an electric shock victim

Providing emergency first aid for an electric shock victim

Selecting and using Personal Protecting Equipment PPE

T Inspection of electrical apparatus encompassing

Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements

Visual checking of poles and structures

Identification of electrical apparatus associated with Power Industry Assets within the electrical distribution system Single Wire Earth Return SWER High Voltage HV overhead conductors and cables Low Voltage LV overhead conductors and cables underground cables as attached to the poles overhead transition points and termination hardware vibration mitigation hardware insulators cross arms cross arm mountings and brackets switches HV fuses and fuse carriers surge diverters autoreclose devices pole mounted transformers and sub stations possum guards earth guards angle of the pole height of conductors public lights bolts and associated pole fixings

Operational knowledge of the purpose of electrical apparatus associated with Power Industry Assets within the electrical distribution system Single Wire Earth Return SWER High Voltage HV overhead conductors and cables Low Voltage LV overhead conductors and cables underground cables as attached to the poles overhead transition points and termination hardware vibration mitigation hardware insulators cross arms cross arm mountings and brackets switches HV fuses and fuse carriers surge diverters autoreclose devices pole mounted transformers and sub stations possum guards earth guards angle of the pole height of conductors public lights bolts and associated pole fixings

Interpretation of the operational characteristics and purpose of electrical apparatus associated with Power Industry Assets

Documenting inspection findings in accordance with enterprise requirements

This provides essential advice for assessment of the competency standard unit and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the range statement of the competency standard unit 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 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

Confirm operational knowledge associated with the characteristics of electrical apparatus in of the following

Single Wire Earth Return SWER

High Voltage HV overhead conductors and cables

Low Voltage LV overhead conductors and cables

Underground cables as attached to the poles

Overhead transition points and termination hardware

Vibration mitigation hardware

Insulators cross arms cross arm mountings and brackets

Switches HV fuses and fuse carriers surge diverters autoreclose devices

Pole mounted transformers and sub stations

Possum guards earth guards

Angle of the pole

Height of conductors

Public Lights bolts and associated pole fixings

B

Confirm knowledge associated with the characteristics of at least four of the following

Wood pole

Steel pole

Concrete pole

Composite pole

Reinforced Poles

C

At least one occasion

Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and 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 safely undertake actual work near live electrical apparatus

In addition to the resources listed above in context of and specific resources for assessment evidence should show demonstrated competency working below ground 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 is not recommended to be assessed concurrently with any other unit

Electrical apparatus may include:

Work permits may include:

Inspection may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Visual checks may include: