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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare/plan to develop LV switching schedules
   • Works schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures, and material lists, are obtained, analysed, if necessary, by site inspection and the extent of the preparation of the work determined for planning and coordination.
   • Work is prioritised and sequenced for the most efficient and effective outcome following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes, to a quality standard and in accordance with established procedures.
   • Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all personnel and identified for all work sites.
   • Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear, to ensure safe systems of work are followed and according to established procedures.
   • Relevant work permits are secured to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and/or established procedures.
   • Resources including personnel, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and coordinated and confirmed in a safe and technical working order
   • Clients/Customers are provided with possible solutions and/or options within the scope, acceptable cost and requirements.
   • Personnel participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors, are fully briefed and respective responsibilities coordinated and authorised where applicable in accordance with established procedures.
   • Liaison and communication issues with other/authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work.
2. Carry out the development of LV switching schedules
   • OHS and sustainable energy principles and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are monitored and actioned in accordance with requirements and/or established procedures.
   • Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures.
   • Remedial actions are taken to overcome any shortfalls encountered in the work schedule according to requirements and/or established procedures.
   • Development of LV switching schedules is carried out, in accordance with the work schedule and requirements and/or established procedures.
   • Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied in the safe development of LV switching schedules to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and, to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements.
   • Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned using acquired essential knowledge and associated skills according to requirements.
   • Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure a quality like outcome is achieved for the client/customer and to a community/industry standard.
3. Complete development of LV switching schedules
   • Work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements, anomalies reported and solutions identified in accordance with established procedures.
   • Relevant work permit(s) are signed off and, plant is returned to service and advised to client/customer in accordance with requirements.
   • Accidents and/or injuries are reported and followed up in accordance with requirements/established procedures.
   • Works completion records, reports, as installed /modified drawing(s) and/or documentation and information are confirmed, processed and appropriate personnel notified.

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 developing LV switching schedule All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies KSTISA Low voltage switching schedules KS01-TIS49A Low voltage switching schedules Evidence shall show an understanding of developing low voltage switching schedules to an extent indicated by the following aspects T Electrical equipment fundamentals used in the powerline industry encompassing Legislation Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and specific enterprise regulations pertaining to the use and care of electrical equipment HV and LV equipment Characteristics capabilities and application of powerline electrical equipment Safety precautions with regards to using electrical equipment Techniques in preuse inspection on the serviceability of electrical equipment Techniques in the general maintenance and care and storage of electrical equipment Identifying hazards assessing and controlling risks associated with their the use of electrical equipment T Installation of switchgear and associated equipment encompassing Types and function of various switchgear isolators airbreak switches gasfilled switches vacuum type links fuses oil disconnectors fuse switches circuit breakers operating characteristics advantages and disadvantages of different types switchgear installation procedures earthing requirements and techniques Types of equipment transformers reactors regulators capacitors relays surge arrestors fault indicators and mobile generators Installation procedures for switchgear and equipment standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements assembly and erecting procedures earthing requirements and techniques pole mounted locations Maintenance procedures for switchgear and equipment diagnosing and rectifying faults according to electricity supply industry standards and procedures Testing and commissioning electricity supply industry standards and procedures T Low voltage switching principles encompassing Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to switching of low voltage to a given schedule Requirements for the use of manuals system diagramsplans and drawings types characteristics and capabilities of electrical apparatus use characteristics and capabilities of specialised tools and testing equipment LV network interconnectors source of possible backfeed Low voltage switching techniques identifying hazards assessing and controlling risks associated with LV switching operations electrical access permits operational procedures earthing procedures Personnel protective equipment PPE for LV switching T LV system switching principles including switching authorisation procedures encompassing Legislation Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to system switching Requirements for the use of manuals system diagramsplans and drawings Types and characteristics of LV systems and equipment to be switched Procedures for obtaining correct LV switching authorisation identification of OHS hazards assessing and controlling risks safety procedures and precautions safe approach distances responsibilities and protocols identifying switching resources procedures for obtaining electrical access permits authorities requirements for team switching procedures for coordination of operations Techniques in LV system switching isolation procedures and proving dead earthing procedures preswitching checks switching operational procedures emergency fault procedures energisation procedures T Low voltage overhead and substation switching principles encompassing Legislation Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to low voltage overhead and substation switching Requirements for the use of manuals system diagramsplans and drawings types characteristics and capabilities of LV electrical equipment to be switched use characteristics and capabilities of specialised tools and testing equipment role and responsibilities of the LV switching operator Operational forms access authorities and hazardrisk assessments associated with HV switching types of operational forms access authorities and hazardrisk assessments purpose and procedure for operational forms access authorities and hazardrisk assessments Use and operation of equipment associated with LV overhead and substation equipment test instruments sticks interrupters arc stranglers LV switchgear types categories application operating capabilities Operation of LV overhead switching or indicating devices fuses disconnect fuses load switching underslung links air break switches disconnects live line clamps phasing sticks phasing tester Operation of protection systems and substation equipment fault levels and settings types and applications protection systems and substation equipment fault levels and settings types and applications Restrictions pertaining to LV switching equipment Procedures for the isolation of LV distributions main and working earths Earthing LV electrical apparatus practices and procedures for access authority issuing Low voltage switching techniques Operate switching apparatus identifying hazards assessing and controlling risks associated with LV switchgear operation systematic and defensive techniques mobile radio procedures double isolation procedures T Preparation of a LV switching instruction encompassing Legislation Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to switching sheet schedules Requirements for the use of manuals system diagramsplans and drawings types characteristics and capabilities of LV electrical equipment to be switched isolation points and earthing responsibilities of the switching operator Techniques in writing switching schedules sequence of switching operations isolation procedures earthing procedures switching completion notification procedures 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	All of the following	Approvalsclearances Access authorities
		B	All of the following	Development of LV switching schedule to enterprise requirements
		C	All of the following	Planning of loading of network components including standby generation Evaluate load parameters and effects on system including paralleling and offloading Identify unexpected sources of energisation eg generators UPS solar etc Implementing earthing procedures to reduce induced voltages Authorising issuance of workpermits
		D	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 development of LV switching schedules 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 UETTDRISA Develop high voltage switching schedule UETTDRIS48A Develop high voltage switching schedule

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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 development of a LV switching schedule and may include system diagram, system plant data and loading evaluation of network components. 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 Assessing risk Assessment Authorisation 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 Hazards Identifying hazards Inspect Legislation Notification OHS practices OHS issues Permits and/or permits to work Personnel Quality assurance systems Requirements Testing procedures Work clearance systems

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