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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan for the testing of primary plant
   • OHS practices/procedures and environmental and sustainable energy procedures, which may influence the testing of primary plant systems, are reviewed and determined.
   • Purpose of the testing of primary plant is established after data is analysed and expected outcomes of the work are confirmed with the appropriate personnel.
   • Organisational established procedures on policies and specifications for the testing of primary plant are obtained or established with the appropriate personnel.
   • Testing procedures are discussed with/directed to the appropriate personnel in order to ascertain the project brief.
   • Testing parameters are established from organisational established procedures on policies and specifications.
   • Equipment/tools and personal protective equipment are selected based on specified Performance Criteria and established procedures.
   • Work roles and tasks are allocated according to requirements and individuals’ competencies.
   • Work is prioritised and sequenced for the most efficient/effective outcome, completed within an acceptable timeframe to a quality standard and 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.
   • Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule.
   • Relevant work permits are secured to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and/or established procedures.
2. Carry out the testing of primary plant
   • Circuit/systems modelling is used to evaluate alternative proposals as per established procedures.
   • OHS and sustainable energy principles, functionality and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are incorporated into the project in accordance with requirements and/or established procedures.
   • Testing of primary plant decisions are made on the basis of safety and effective outcomes according to requirements and/or established procedures.
   • Mathematical/engineering models of the testing of primary plant are used to analyse the effectiveness of the finished project as per requirements and established procedures.
   • Technical advice is given regarding potential hazards, safety risks and control measures so that monitoring and preventative action can be undertaken and/or appropriate authorities consulted, where necessary, in accordance with requirements and established procedures.
   • Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied to analyse specific data and compare it with compliance specifications to ensure completion of the project within an agreed timeframe according to requirements.
   • Testing of primary plant is undertaken according to requirements and established procedures.
   • Work teams/groups are arranged/coordinated/evaluated to ensure planned goals are met according to established procedures.
   • Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned, using acquired essential knowledge and associated skills, according to requirements.
   • Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational and professional standards.
   • Strategic plans are developed incorporating organisation initiatives as per established procedures.
3. Complete the testing of primary plant
   • Final inspections of the primary plant are undertaken to ensure they comply with all requirements and include all specifications and documentations needed to complete the project.
   • Appropriate personnel are notified of completion and reports and/or completion documents are finalised/commissioned.
   • Reports and/or completion documents are submitted to relevant personnel/organisations for approval and, where applicable, statutory or regulatory approval.
   • Approved copies of the testing of primary plant documents are issues and records are updated in accordance with established procedures.

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 conducting evaluation of primary plant All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies KSTTSA Power systems primary plant KS01-TTS32A Power systems primary plant Evidence shall show an understanding of power systems primary plant to an extent indicated by the following aspects T Detailed operation of fundamental test equipment encompassing Care and safe use Operating principles Comparison of different operating principle meters used for the same purpose Accuracy and loading effects of meters measurement of voltage current power resistance insulation resistance impedance and phase sequence and the use of oscilloscopes T Primary Plant testing encompassing Transformers DC high voltage tests AC high voltage tests induced high voltage tests ratio tests polarity tests winding resistance tests impedance tests insulation resistance tests transformer vector group test winding temperature indicator test alarm tests neutral ct tests Circuit breakers DC high voltage tests AC high voltage tests induced high voltage tests function tests operation timing minimum voltage operation test insulation resistance test contact resistance test auxiliary contact test alarm tests Capacitor banks DC high voltage tests AC high voltage tests induced high voltage tests neutral ct tests balance tests insulation resistance

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	Do five of the following tests on primary plant Transformers Note At least two must be included	DC high voltage tests AC high voltage tests induced high voltage tests Ratio tests Polarity tests Winding resistance tests Impedance tests Insulation resistance tests Transformer vector group test Winding temperature indicator test Alarm tests Neutral CT tests
		B	Do five of the following tests on primary plant Circuit breakers Note At least two must be included	Profiling and contact timing AC high voltage tests function tests minimum voltage operation test insulation resistance test contact resistance test auxiliary contact test alarm tests
		C	Do three of the following tests on primary plant Capacitor banks	Cell capacitance measurement Neutral CT tests Balance tests Insulation resistance
		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 the testing of primary plant Operational access to relevant plant protection or metering equipment scheme drawings manufactures specificationsmanuals and testing equipment 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 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

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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 testing the primary plant and may include the following: transformers, circuit breakers, capacitor banks, DC supplies, remote operated isolators (ROIs), CT’s, VTs, oil and winding temperature indicators. 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

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