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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan for the verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments
   • OHS practices/procedures and environmental and sustainable energy procedures, which may influence verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments are reviewed and determined.
   • Purpose of the verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments is established after data is analysed and expected outcomes of the work are confirmed with the appropriate personnel.
   • Organisational established procedures, policies and specifications for the verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments are obtained or established with the appropriate personnel.
   • Verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments procedures are discussed with/directed to the appropriate personnel in order to ascertain the project brief.
   • Verification and certification parameters are established from organisational established procedures 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 customers are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work.
   • Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule.
   • Relevant internal/external work permits are obtained to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and/or established procedures.
2. Carry out the verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments
   • OHS and sustainable energy principles, functionality and practices to prevent the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are incorporated into the project in accordance with requirements and/or established procedures.
   • First Aid, Rescue and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and/or established procedures.
   • Lifting, climbing, and use of powertools/equipment, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements.
   • Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognized 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.
   • Testing equipment is used in accordance with the work schedule and requirements and/or established procedures.
   • Verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments is carried out in accordance with the work schedule
   • 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 in the safe verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe according to requirements.
   • Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned, using essential knowledge and associated skills, according to requirements.
   • Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational and professional standards.
3. Complete the verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments
   • Final inspections of the verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments using routine tests and acceptance tests are undertaken to ensure they comply with all requirements and include all specifications and documents needed to complete the project.
   • Appropriate personnel are notified of completion and reports and/or completion documents are finalised/commissioned according to established procedures and timeframes.
   • Reports and/or completion documents are submitted to relevant personnel/organisations for approval and, where applicable, statutory or regulatory approval.
   • Approved copies of routine testing and acceptance testing procedures/activities/results, for the verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments, documents are issued 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 the verification and certification of revenue meteringenergy measurement instruments All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies KSTTSA Verification and certification of revenue meteringenergy KS01-TTS46A Verification and certification of revenue metering/energy Evidence shall show an understanding of the verification and certification of revenue meteringenergy measurement instruments to an extent indicated by the following aspects 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 Electrical field testing and measurement encompassing Measurement concepts notion of error accuracy resolution sources of measurement error and uncertainties instrument specifications and calibration certificates test and measuring instrument safety certification levels and their application Types of field measuring instruments and their application instrument meter movements and readouts moving coil moving iron and dynamometer meter movements LCD digital and screen readouts role of a microprocessorcontroller in measuring instrument Measuring low voltages and direct and alternating currents low voltage and current measurement techniques embodied in microprocessor based instruments causes of inaccuracies and overcoming them test instrument set up and safety procedures interpreting test readings Measuring high voltages and direct and alternating currents high voltage and current measurement techniques embodied in microprocessor based instruments causes of inaccuracies and overcoming them test instrument set up and safety procedures interpreting test readings Measuring fault levels and earth fault loop impedance fault and fault loop impedance measurement techniques embodied in microprocessor based instruments causes of inaccuracies and overcoming them test instrument set up and safety procedures interpreting test readings Measuring power energy reactive power power factor and maximum demand power measurement techniques embodied in microprocessor based instruments causes of inaccuracies and overcoming them test instrument set up and safety procedures interpreting test readings Measuring power quality power measurement techniques embodied in microprocessor based instruments causes of inaccuracies and overcoming them test instrument set up and safety procedures interpreting test readings power quality measurement includes waveform distortion harmonics power factor and transients T Calibration techniques encompassing Principles of common calibration techniques Purpose of Standards and calibration certification Minimising error during calibration source and type of errors techniques to minimise errors during measurements calculating the degree of error and calibration factors Determining the parameters to which the device will be calibrated Need for normal performance check Purpose of calibration documentation

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	Perform on at least three occasions the following activity	Development and evaluation of procedures and routines to verify and certify the accuracy traceability and uncertainty of Metering Standards and Test equipment
		B	Perform on at least one occasions the following activity	Evaluation and implementation of procedures and practices to ensure traceability of test equipment to NATA requirements
		C	Perform on at least one occasions the following activity	Development of test procedures for new hardware and analysis of performance against required outcomes
		D	Perform on at least one occasions the following activity	Evaluation of test equipment capability and design of hardware interfaces
		E	Demonstrate on at least one occasion the following	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 verification and certification of revenue meteringenergy measurement instruments Operational access to relevant plant drawings manufactures specificationsmanuals 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 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 the verification and certification of revenue metering/energy measurement instruments and may include the following: Development and evaluation of procedures and routines to verify and certify the accuracy, traceability and uncertainty of Metering Standards and Test equipment. Calculation and application of uncertainty measurements to meet the requirements of the “ISO Guide to Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty”. Evaluation and implementation of procedures and practices to ensure traceability of test equipment to NATA requirements The development of test procedures for new hardware and analysis of performance against required outcomes. Developing PC controlled test sequences that may include the evaluation of test equipment capability and design of hardware interfaces. These processes must ensure compliance with Metering Industry Regulations. 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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