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 distribution switching programs

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

The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills EKAS required is given in Volume Part EKAS It forms an integral part of this unit

E

Occupational Health and Safety principles

E

Electrical safe working practice

T

Generation power systems

T

Transmission distribution and rail power systems

T

Substations power transformers and reactors

T

Generator control systems LV

T

Distribution overhead line component fundamentals

T

Live line work up to KV with glove and barrier

T

Working on live lines up to kV with glove and barrierHotstick Combined

T

Plant equipment and tools used for HV live line work

T

Electrical Equipment HV and LV powerline

T

Coordinating permit access authority procedures

T

Powerline safety practices

T

Statutory and safety considerations

T

Discrete protection schemes isolation and tagging procedures

T

Switchgear installation

T

Low voltage switching principles

T

Systems switching operations and authorisation procedures LV

T

Low voltage overhead and substation switching principles

T

Low voltage switching instruction preparation

T

Ecological principles for vegetation control

T

Vegetation control techniques

T

Enterprises specific policies and procedure instructions

T

Enterprises specific OHS instructions

T

Enterprises specific technical drawing and documents

T

Enterprises specific switching diagrams

T

Interpretation of power distribution network drawings and documentation

T

Substation safety practices

T

Fault calculation techniques

T

Visual inspection procedures

T

Commissioning procedures

T

Discrete protection systems

T

Interdependent protection systems

T

Complex protection systems

T

Harmonics

T

Distribution UG line component fundamentals

T

LV System load calculation principles

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 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 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

Demonstrate at least three switching programs that between them encompass at least of the following

A transformer with a LV winding and fixed tap

LV busbars

LV isolators

LHV switchgear applicable to enterprise equipment

Phasing and phase rotation

Commissioning an item of LV plant

A planned interruption to an LV customers

Installation of a mobile generators

B

Prepare switching instructions to isolate test and earth all of the following

All enterprise transformer types with LV windings

All enterprise LV busbar types

All enterprise LV feeder types

All enterprise LV circuit breakers isolators or switches

C

Prepare write and check switching sheets to do all of the following

Manage load

Manage voltage

Minimise losses

Maximise network reliability

D

Do all of the following

Check all above types of switching instructions

Coordinate all above types of switching instructions

Calculation of plant loading

Application and administration of SCADA or enterprise specific system

Analysis and diagnosis of system failure

E

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 preparation of LV Distribution Switching programs

Note

Access will be needed to relevant protection control metering and alarm equipment network drawings computerised electrical plant control and monitoring facilities operational event data enterprise operational policies procedures and work practices and enterprise crisis management procedures

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

NoteCompetent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Transmission Distribution and Rail Traction Industry 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

Note:
Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Transmission, Distribution and Rail Traction Industry. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment 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 units

UETTDRSOB

Develop HV Distribution and sub transmission switching programs

UETTDRSOB

Develop and evaluate Transmission switching programs