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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan for the maintenance of network protection and control systems (interdependent)
  2. Carry out the maintenance of network protection and control systems (interdependent)
  3. Complete the maintenance of network protection and control systems (interdependent)

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 maintaining network protection and control systems interdependent

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

KSTTSA Interdependent network protection and control systems

KS01-TTS21A Interdependent network protection and control systems

Evidence shall show an understanding of the interdependent network protection and control systems to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Principles of Statutory and safety considerations encompassing

CommonwealthStateTerritory legislation standards codes supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with working on High Voltage

Particular reference to State and Territory regulations regarding working near energised conductors electrical access heights confined space testing procedures licensing rules

T Electrical equipment associated with protection and control schemes encompassing

Types and applications of electrical equipment characteristics capabilities schemes overcurrent frame leakage cooling buchholz DC supplies restricted earth sensitive earth fault CB fail reclose DC frame leakage CEL Fail under frequency load shed and earth fault

T Principles of isolation and tagging procedures associated with protection testing encompassing

Standards codes CommonwealthStateTerritory legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with the installation maintenance isolation and tagging procedures

Requirements for the use of isolation and tagging manuals system diagramsplans and drawings

Techniques in documenting isolations

Techniques in appropriate isolation and tagging procedures as per CommonwealthStateTerritory legislation supply authority regulations and enterprise standards

Techniques in the installation and maintenance procedures protection devices as per CommonwealthStateTerritory legislation supply authority regulations and enterprise standards

T Maintenance and commissioning procedures associated with discrete protection schemes encompassing

Standards codes CommonwealthStateTerritory legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with the maintenance and commissioning procedures

Requirements for the use of maintenance and commissioning manuals system diagramsplans and drawings

Techniques in maintenance and commissioning procedures planning policy testing techniques

Close out requirements

T Relay manufacturer specifications encompassing

Standards codes Commonwealth StateTerritory and local government legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to the use and application of relay manufacturer specifications

Requirements for the use of relay manufacturer manuals system diagramsplans and drawings

Types function and characteristics of specific relays differences between specific relays used for the same functionality

T Safe handling andor disposing of insulation materials used in power distribution devices which are potential environmental pollutants encompassing

Standards codes Commonwealth StateTerritory and local government legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to the handling and disposing of insulation or heat dissipation materials used in power distribution devices

Identification of environmental issues associated with the handling and disposing of insulation materials

Safety precautions when handling and disposing of heat dissipation materials safe working practices Occupational Health and Safety hazards and precautions identification of hazards assessing and controlling risks types selection maintenance and uses of personnel protective equipment permit to work systems and isolation procedures types and function of specialised equipment safe working practices when using specialised equipment emergency response and rescue including First Aid etc

Techniques in the handling and disposing of insulation materials Polychlorinated BiPhenyls PCBs asbestos insulating Oil SF gas

T Procedure to undertake a visual inspection of a scheme encompassing

Standards codes CommonwealthStateTerritory legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with visual inspection procedures of a scheme

Requirements for the use of manuals system diagramsplans and drawings

Identify obvious deficiencies in operating to the standard functionality

Techniques in determining relay malfunction targeting

Techniques in determining wiring defects

T Operation and maintenance procedures associated with discrete protection and control systems encompassing

Standards codes CommonwealthStateTerritory legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with operating procedures

Requirements for the use of operating manuals system diagramsplans and drawings

Techniques gas collection and analysis bleeding and resetting calibration operational and sensitivity checks trip and alarm checks

Surge relay types and uses including transformer main tanks diverter switch chambers

T Measurements and the interpretation and analysis of those measurements related to the plant andor equipment type encompassing

Type of measurements timing current voltage capacitance inductance impedance phase angle phase shift resistance dielectric dissipation factor frequency polarisation index ratio vector group temperature

Interpretation and analysis the use of techniques digital comparison of data extrapolation use of graphs and charts statistics and tables mathematical calculation of expected values and comparison with manufacturers data and measurements

Techniques in the processes involved in followup actions and recommendations resulting from analysis and interpretation of results and measurements

T Infrared imaging principles encompassing

Standards codes legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to Infrared Imaging

Requirements for the use of manuals substation diagramsplans and drawings

Types of enterprise specific computer software

Techniques in storing and retrieving data and reports from the computer

Use characteristics and capabilities of specialised tools and equipment

Enterprise Specific Policies and Procedures for Infrared Imaging reporting

Techniques in evaluating serviceability of circuit breaker operation

Procedures for obtaining correct HV switchyard arrangements identification of hazards and controlling risks safety procedures and precautions responsibilities and protocols identifying switching resources

Safety precautions when testing and measuring equipment with Infrared Imaging safe working practices and procedures identification of hazards assessment and control of OHS risks types selection maintenance and use of personal protective equipment responsibilities and protocols

T Commissioning procedures associated with distribution protection and control systems encompassing

Standards codes CommonwealthStateTerritory legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with the commissioning procedures

Requirements for the use of commissioning manuals system diagramsplans and drawings

Techniques in commissioning procedures planning policy testing techniques

Close out requirements

T Operation and maintenance procedures associated with voltage regulation schemes encompassing

Standards codes CommonwealthStateTerritory legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with the operating procedures

Requirements for the use of operating manuals system diagramsplans and drawings

Principles of operation and operating sequences voltage control VAR control Live BusDead Bus synchronising checks tap changer principles requirements for parallel operations settings grading

Techniques associated with isolation requirements enterprise maintenance requirements setting checks LV injections electrical measurements

Ancillary equipment which may include transducers Buswire schemes tap position indicators localremote control systems alarm systems

Voltage regulation scheme types which may include electro mechanical microprocessor or combinations of both

T Types and applications of test equipment encompassing

Standards codes Commonwealth StateTerritory and local government legislation supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to the use and application of electrical andor electronic test equipment

Types and applications of test equipment used on discrete protection scheme

Techniques in the use of test equipment electronic test equipment Doble Ohmnicrome gas injection equipment manufactures test equipment multimeters phase angle meters meggers

T Electrical equipment associated with distribution field device protection and control schemes encompassing

Types and applications of electrical equipment characteristics capabilities schemes automatic circuit reclosers ACRs gas switches secondary injection tests primary injection tests TMR Radios SCADA remote control overcurrent earth fault sensitive earth fault inverse time curves definite time curves tripping reclose DC supplies AC supplies and alarms

T Circuit breaker auxiliary systems encompassing

Types and characteristics of high pressure air systems including air storage and air handling processes

Types and characteristics of DC systems including battery types charging systems protection systems

Types and characteristics of special ambient gases SF systems including gas conditioning storage and handling systems

Types and characteristics of vacuum interrupters

Types and characteristics of oil filled and oil handling

T Detailed operation and setting of discrete protection systems encompassing

Earth fault protection master earth leakage schemes sensitive earth fault relays and schemes residual earth fault scheme core balance earth fault scheme framestructure earth leakage scheme time graded discrimination backup protection

Overcurrent protection feeder overcurrent protection instantaneous overcurrent schemes inverse timed overcurrent schemes types and location of components of an overcurrent scheme CT summation time graded discrimination backup protection

Alarms and controls auxiliary relays voltage regulating relays line drop compensation gas relay types gas relay scheme operation and setting over temperature schemes

T Detailed operation of interdependent protection systems encompassing

Overcurrent and earth leakage schemes including intertripping interlocking and blocking logic mapping master control electromechanical electronic shading coils

Pilot wire phase comparison opposed voltage schemes circulating current schemes location of components of a scheme pilot supervisory techniques

Load shedding voltage control parallel operation load rejection

Busbar Protection and CB failure protection

Reclose systems applications single shot multishot blocking schemes synchronisation checking

T Procedures for the location and rectification of faults in electrical equipment up to volts AC and or volts DC encompassing

Relationship of Occupational Health and Safety to the location and rectification of faults in electrical equipment Act and regulations identification of personal safety workplace hazards working with electrically operated tools and equipment emergency First Aidresuscitation rescue from a live electrical situation enterprise policies and procedures

Types of drawings differentiation between symptoms faults and causes in malfunctioning equipment faultfinding techniques and procedures

Fundamental electrical concepts effects of current practical resistors sources of EMF series parallel and seriesparallel circuits electrical measurement capacitors inductors magnetism

Fundamentals of general appliances basic principles of appliances non mathematical appliance identification appliance ratings basic principles of operation of control equipment and protection devices fault conditions and symptoms safe isolation procedures test equipment safe testing procedures including continuity fault types in appliances faultfinding procedures prescriptive

Fundamentals of single phase induction motors basic principles of operation non mathematical motor identification motor ratings basic principles of operation of control equipment and protection devices fault conditions and symptoms safe isolation procedures test equipment safe testing procedure including continuity fault types in phase splitting and universal type motors faultfinding procedures prescriptive

Fundamentals of three phase induction motors basic principles of operation non mathematical motor identification motor ratings motor starter principles basic principles of operation of control equipment and protection devices fault conditions and symptoms safe isolation procedures safe testing procedure faultfinding procedures prescriptive

Fundamentals of single and three phase electrical heaters basic principles of operation types of electrical heaters electrical heater identification electrical heater ratings basic principles of operation of control and protection devices fault conditions and symptoms safe testing procedure faultfinding procedures prescriptive

T Disconnection and reconnection procedures for fixed wiring electrical equipment up to volts AC and or volts DC encompassing

Safe electrical work practices and procedures according to standards such as ASNZ or equivalent

Safe use of tools and plant

Safe use of ladders and elevated work platforms

Safe use of protective clothing

Hazards in the electrical work environment shock hazards fire hazards chemical hazards other hazardous areas

Special situations

Procedures for dealing with fires associated with electrical equipment

Procedures for dealing with PCBs

Electric shock victim rescue methods and procedures basic First Aid treatment for shock burns and bleeding

Purpose of each procedure and application expired air resuscitation EAR external cardiaccompression ECC cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR combined application of EAR and ECC purpose of each procedure and application

Components of a basic electrical circuits source control protection load

Types of circuit diagrams symbols conventions interpretations free sketches

Types of circuit connections and functions open circuit closed circuit short circuit

Techniques in basic electrical measurement use of multimeters use of ammeter use of voltage measuring and indicating devices testing of measuring instruments care of measuring instruments voltage current and resistance measurement estimating values of voltage current and resistance using ohms law

Fundamental principles of electrical concepts effects of current practical resistors sources of EMF simple practical circuit series parallel and seriesparallel circuits electrical measurement capacitors inductors magnetism

Techniques in insulation resistance measurement and requirements

Earthing principles and systems

T Disconnection and reconnection procedures for fixed wiring electrical equipment up to volts AC and or volts DC encompassing

Methods for testing insulation resistance continuity of prospective earthing conductor continuity between exposed conductive parts and the earthing system

Methods of recognising acceptable test results for compliance with safety requirements

Methods of recognising unacceptable test results and require an appropriate qualified person to further investigation

Cable types and conductor termination methods and techniques conductors solid stranded and flexible colour codes

Single and three phase systems and loads number of active and live conductors required line and phase voltage typical loads

Identification and rating of general appliances

Single phase induction motors motor identification motor ratings direction of rotation

Three phase induction motors motor identification motor ratings direction of rotation

Single and three phase heaters types of heaters heater identification heater ratings

Electrical distribution arrangement power systems within premises purpose of switchboardsdistribution boards residual current devices and ELCBs

Circuit isolation and protection devices

Isolation procedures work clearance testing for voltage lockoff and tagging techniques in isolation and tagging regulation codes of practice and procedures

Disconnection procedures practices and requirements

Types of replacement equipment

Methods of ensuring equipment is safe to connect to supply

Methods of reconnection procedures practices and requirements

Methods of return equipment to service

T Effects of harmonics encompassing

Characteristics and effects of harmonics on protection device functionsmalfunction

Effects of harmonics on transformers generators motors quality of supply

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

Demonstrate five times each of the following activities

Isolate protection control and alarms associated with interdependent protection and control schemes Five of the protection groups as stated in the Range Statement of this unit must be included

Calibrate interdependent protection and control relays from at least of the protection groups as stated in the Range Statement of this unit

Carry out function tests trips alarms etc on interdependent protection and control schemes Five of the protection groups as stated in the Range Statement of this unit must be included

Write reports on performance of interdependent protection and control schemes Five of the protection groups as stated in the Range Statement of this unit must be included

Isolate in service current transformers

B

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 maintenance of network protection and control systems interdependent

Operational access to relevant plant protection equipment scheme drawings and specialised testing equipment

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 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

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit


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 maintenance of network protection and control systems (interdependent) and may include the following:

Overcurrent, Frame leakage, Cooling, Buchholz, DC Supplies, Restricted Earth, Sensitive Earth Fault, CB Fail, Reclose, DC Frame leakage, CEL Fail, Under Frequency load shed

Instrument Transformers, Trip/Control circuits, Alarms, DC Supplies, CB Fail protection, Master controlled Earth Fault, Intertripping, Blocking, Synchronising, Pilot Wire, Phase Comparison, Load Shedding, Voltage control, parallel operation, load rejection, circuit isolations and restorations, mechanical adjustments, calibration, function tests, reporting, signals, thermals, contraphase, backup, reverse current

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

Appropriate work platform

Assessing risk

Assessment

Authorisation

Confined space

Diagnostic, testing and restoration

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

Fall prevention

Hazards

Identifying hazards

Inspect

Legislation

MSDS

Notification

OHS practices

OHS issues

Permits and/or permits to work

Personnel

Quality assurance systems.

Requirements

Testing procedures

Work clearance systems