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 managing transmission networks All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies KSTSOA Power systems transmission networks management KS01-TSO41A Power systems transmission networks - management Evidence shall show an understanding of power systems transmission networks management to an extent indicated by the following aspects T Coordinating access authority procedures encompassing Specific enterprise processes policies and procedures to be followed Processes of consultation negotiation and coordination clear and concise instructions and information methods for the encouragement of feedback and contributions of information and ideas responsibilities of members of the team Techniques in analysing planning coordination and organising work for a safe outcome and according to statutory requirements and regulations Techniques in the effective utilisation of available resources Techniques in the development of an access authoritypermit andor access authoritypermit issuing procedures Techniques in facilitating and coordinating the delivery and issuing of access authorities Techniques in gathering collating and confirming data on different worksites electrical network diagrams for the specific work site earth access authorities safe working area work to be carried out in confined space or in hazardous environment specific outsourcing procedures specific hazard identification risk classification and management procedures regulatory requirements such as Occupational Health and Safety and electrical safety Techniques in the receiving and coordinating the cancellation of access authorities in readiness for restoration Methods of conducting audits on correct access authority procedures Process of issuing of other access authorities for work permits working in confined space if required coordination of access authorities engaging and briefing contractors on electrical and other work Issue and receipt of operating agreements T HV system switching principles including switching authorisation procedures to an extent indicated by the following aspects 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 HV systems and equipment to be switched Procedures for obtaining correct HV 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 HV system switching preswitching checks switching operational procedures isolation procedures and proving dead deenergised earthing procedures switching operational procedures emergency fault procedures energisation procedures T Coordinating and directing switching instructions encompassing Legislation Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to switching sheet instructions Specific enterprise processes policies and procedures to be followed Processes of consultation negotiation and coordination clear and concise instructions and information methods for the encouragement of feedback and contributions of information and ideas responsibilities of members of the team Techniques in analysing planning coordination and organising work for a safe outcome and according to statutory requirements and regulations Techniques in the effective utilisation of available resources Techniques in the coordination and directing of switching schedules instructions Relationship between the operating authorities and HV customers operating agreements Techniques in coordinating and directing HV and LV switching of electrical networks Requirements for the use of manuals system diagramsplans and drawings types characteristics and capabilities of LV and HV electrical equipment to be switched Responsibilities of the switching operator Techniques in writing switching instructions sequence of switching operations isolation procedures earthing procedures switching completion notification procedures Techniques in gathering collating and confirming data on switching procedures T HV overhead and substation switching principles encompassing Legislation Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to HV overhead and substation switching Requirements for the use of manuals system diagramsplans and drawings types characteristics and capabilities of HV electrical equipment to be switched use characteristics and capabilities of specialised tools and testing equipment Role and responsibilities of the HV switching operator Operational forms access authorities and permits hazardrisk assessments associated with HV switching types of operational forms access authorities and permits hazardrisk assessments purpose and procedure for operational forms access authorities and hazardrisk assessments Use and operation of equipment associated with HV overhead and substation equipment test instruments sticks interrupters arc stranglers HV switchgear types categories application operating capabilities Operation of HV overhead switching or indicating devices fuses disconnect fuses load switching live line indicators capacitors reclosers sectionalisers underslung links airbreaks 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 HV switching equipment Procedures for the isolation of HV mains and working earths earthing HV electrical apparatus practices and procedures for access authority issuing HV switching techniques Operate switching apparatus identifying hazards assessing and controlling risks associated with HV switchgear operation systematic and defensive techniques mobile radio procedures double isolation procedures T Preparation of a HV switching instruction schedule encompassing Legislation Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to switching instruction schedules Requirements for the use of manuals system diagramsplans and drawings types characteristics and capabilities of HV electrical equipment to be switched points of isolation and earthing locations safety and working earths responsibilities of the switching operator Techniques in writing switching instructions sequence of switching operations isolation procedures earthing procedures switching completion notification procedures |