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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to solve electrical problems on remote community network systems.
  2. Solve electrical problems on remote community network systems.
  3. Complete work and document problem solving activities.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and applying Occupational Health and Safety practices in the workplace

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

KSTISA Remote area network systems

KS01-TIS33A Remote area network systems

Evidence shall show an understanding of remote area network systems to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Alternating Current Quantities encompassing

sine cosine and tangent ratios of a right angle triangle

Pythagoras Theorem to a right angle triangle

use of the CRO to measure dc and ac voltage levels

sinusoidal voltage generated by a single turn coil rotated in a uniform magnetic fields

terms period maximum value peaktopeak value instantaneous value average value rootmeansquare rms value in relation to a sinusoidal waveform

calculation of the instantaneous value of induced voltage of a generated sinusoidal waveform

measurement of instantaneous peak peaktopeak values and the period of a sinusoidal waveform

calculation of rootmeansquare rms value and frequency of a sinusoidal waveform from values of peak voltage and period

T Phasors Diagrams encompassing

purpose of phasor diagrams

inphase outofphase phase angle lead and lag

phase angle between two or more alternating quantities from a given sinusoidal waveform diagram

convention for representing voltage current and the reference quantity in a phasor diagram

drawing phasor diagrams to show the relationship between two or more ac values of voltage andor current

determination of phase relationship between two or more sinusoidal waveforms from a given diagram and measurements

T Single Element ac circuits encompassing

setting up and connect a singlesource resistive ac circuit and take voltage and current measurements to determine the resistance

determining the voltage current resistances from measure of given values of any tow of these qualities

relationship between voltage drops and current in resistive ac circuit

applications of resistive ac circuits

defining inductive reactance

calculation of inductive reactance for a given inductor and the relationship between inductive reactance and frequency

applying Ohms Law to determine voltage current of inductive reactance in a purely inductive ac circuit given any two to these quantities

applications of inductive ac circuits

calculation of capacitive reactance

applying Ohms Law to determine voltage current or capacitive reactance in a purely capacitive ac circuit given any two of the quantities

applications of capacitive ac circuits

T Impedance ac circuits encompassing

impedance and impedance triangle

determining the impedance current and voltages for a series ac circuit

drawing and labelling the impedance triangle for a series RC circuit

examples of capacitive components in power circuits and systems and the effect on the phase relationship between voltage and current

drawing the equivalent circuit of a practical inductor

examples of inductive components in power circuits and systems and describe their effect on the phase relationship between voltage and current

T Power in an ac circuit encompassing

difference between true power apparent power and reactive power and the units in which these quantities are measured

drawing the power triangle to show the relationships between true power apparent power and reactive power

defining the term power factor and phase angle

methods used to measure single phase power energy and demand

T Power Factor Improvement encompassing

effects of low power factor

requirements for power factor improvement

methods used to improve low power factor of a installation

local supply authority and ASNZS wiring rules requirements regarding the power factor of an installation and power factor improvement equipment

T Harmonics Effect in ac Systems encompassing

term harmonic in relation to the sinusoidal waveform of an ac power system

sources in ac systems that produce harmonics

problems that may arise in ac circuits as a result of harmonics and how these are overcome

methods and test equipment used to test for harmonics

methods used to reduce harmonics in ac power system

T Three Phase Systems encompassing

features of a multiphase system

comparison of voltages generated by single and multiphase alternators

reasons for the adoption of three phases for power systems

how three phases is generated in a single alternator

Calculation of rms value of voltage generated in each phase given the maximum value

relationship between the phase voltages generated in a three phase alternator and the conventions for identifying each

term phase sequence also referred to as phase rotation

determining the phase sequence of a three phase supply

T Three phase starconnections encompassing

connecting a three phase starconnection load

phase relationship between line and phase voltages and line and phase currents of a starconnected system

determining the rms value of line and phase voltage given any one of these quantities

determining the rms value of line and phase current given any one of these quantities

terms balanced load and unbalanced load

example of balanced and unbalanced loads in typical power systems

T Three phase four wire systems encompassing

purpose of the neutral conductor in a three phase four wire systems

determining the effects of an high impedance in the neutral conductor of a three phase four wire system supplying an unbalanced load where MEN earthing is employed

T Three phase deltaconnections and Interconnected systems encompassing

connecting three phase delta loads

phase relationship between line and phase voltages and line and phase currents of a deltaconnected system

determining the rms value of line and phase voltage given any one of these quantities

determining the rms value of line and phase current given any one of these quantities

limitations and uses of open delta connections

example of loads in typical power systems

drawing the typical combinations of three phase interconnected systems using starconnections and a deltaconnection

relationship between line and phase voltages and line and phase currents in the typical interconnected systems using starconnections and deltaconnections

T Fault Loop Impedance encompassing

term fault loop impedance of a ac power system

measuring fault loop impedance of typical circuits

procedures for testing fault loop impedance

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

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and range

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

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

Apply Occupational Health and Safety practices in the workplace as described in and including

Applying work procedures and instructions as they apply to risk control measures

A

Participation in consultation processes identifying hazards and implementing and monitoring control measures

B

Applying work procedures and instructions as they apply to risk control measures

Preparing to enter the workplace including the use of work permits and clearances and isolation permissions

Show evidence that all aspects of the range statement are demonstrated on two occasions

Dealing with accidents and emergencies within the scope of responsibility

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

Note

Ability to implement these Occupation Health and Safety measures shall be demonstrated on all occasions safety issues arise

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

Occupational Health and Safety policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual installation of poles and or structures and their associated hardware

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

This unit shall be assessed concurrently as it relates to other units undertaken in a possible skill clusters or qualification

Components of this unit are included in the critical aspects of evidence of all units to help ensure the appropriate level of responsibility for safety has been acquired


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 unit shall be demonstrated in relation to solving electrical problems in remote community network apparatus:

(a) Relevant Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice related to hazards present in remote communities are followed.

(b) Accepted industry workplace procedures and instructions for remote communities are followed.

(c) Determine the correct operation of remote community network systems.

(d) Diagnose and provide solutions as they apply to remote community network systems.

Predictable problems within remote community network systems may include the following:

(a) Hi/Low volts

(b) Phase-in-balance

(c) High resistance

(d) MEN faults (High resistivity earth electrodes, Spurious voltages)

(e) Fault Current (Fuses)

(f) Kilowatt hour meter faults (No supply, reverse polarity, etc)

(g) Streetlight faults

In relation to the following remote community electrical problems on at least two occasions:

(a) Using voltage, current and resistance measuring devices.

(b) Providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to electrical problem in remote communities.

(c) Altering an existing circuit to comply with specified operating parameters.

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.