Scope
This qualification provides competencies to operate, test, fault find, alter, repair electrical equipment and systems associated with large scale wind power generation. It includes the requirements for an ‘Electrical Fitter licence’.
Completion requirements
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:
All the Core competency standard units, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and
A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 380 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below.
Core Competency Standard Units All Core competency standard units to be achieved | Weighting Points | |
Apply Occupational Health Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 20 | |
Fabricate, dismantle, assemble utilities components | 40 | |
Solve problems in d.c. circuits | 80 | |
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | 20 | |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | 40 | |
Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures | 20 | |
Write work activity reports | 20 | |
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | 20 | |
Participate in competency development and follow a personal development plan | 20 | |
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines | 80 | |
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits | 60 | |
Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations | 40 | |
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits | 60 | |
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits | 80 | |
Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits | 40 | |
Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits | 40 | |
Develop and connect electrical control circuits | 80 | |
Conduct compliance and functional verification of electrical apparatus and existing circuits | 40 | |
Implement and monitor energy sector policies and procedures for environmental and sustainable work practices | 20 | |
Carry out routine work activities in an ESI large scale wind generation environment | 20 | |
Maintain large scale wind turbine generators | 60 | |
Total points in core | 900 | |
Elective Competency Standard Units Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 380 points from the following groups: | |||
Group | Minimum points | Maximum points | |
A | Imported and Common Elective Units Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 4. If units have not being assigned a weighting in the ESI Power Generation Training Package, their weighting will be 10 points. | 0 | 60 |
B | Qualification Electives Units | 0 | 120 |
C | Qualification Electives Units You may select all your elective units from this Group | 260 | 380 |
Group A Imported and Common Elective Units You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 60 | Weighting Points | |
Maintain documentation | 20 | |
Deliver a service to customers | 20 | |
Use computer applications relevant to a workplace | 20 | |
Comply with scheduled and preventative maintenance program processes | 20 | |
Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 4. If units have not being assigned a weighting in the ESI Power Generation Training Package, their weighting will be 10 points. Note: For further information see Transition to NQC Packaging Rules for Flexibility, Page 10, UEP12 ESI Power Generation Training Package, Version 2, Part 1.1.00 Preliminary Information. | Up to 60 points | |
Group B Qualification Elective Units You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 120 | Weighting Points | |
Use engineering applications software | 40 | |
Enter and verify operating instructions in microprocessor equipped devices | 20 | |
Develop, enter and verify discrete control programs for programmable controllers | 60 | |
Install and maintain cabling for multiple access to telecommunication services | 120 | |
Install and modify performance data communication copper cabling | 40 | |
Set up and configure the wireless capabilities of communications and data storage devices | 40 | |
Select and arrange equipment for wireless communication networks | 40 | |
Test, report and rectify faults in voice and data installations | 40 | |
Find and repair faults in LV d.c. electrical apparatus and circuits | 60 | |
Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment | 40 | |
Diagnose and rectify faults in traction lift systems | 80 | |
Overhaul and repair major switchgear and controlgear | 60 | |
Conduct electrical tests on LV electrical machines | 40 | |
Conduct mechanical tests of LV electrical machines | 40 | |
Repair and maintain mechanical components of electrical machines | 40 | |
Maintain and service traction lifts systems and equipment | 40 | |
Repair basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components | 40 | |
Troubleshoot single phase input d.c. power supplies | 40 | |
Use instrumentation drawings, specifications, standards and equipment manuals | 40 | |
Apply environmental and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | 20 | |
Perform high voltage field switching operation to a given schedule | 40 | |
Working safely near live electrical apparatus | 20 | |
Conduct Single Energy Source Isolation Procedures for Permit to Work | 40 | |
Operate Local H.V. switchgear | 40 | |
Monitor Climatic Conditions for Renewable Energy Power Generation | 40 | |
Maintain and monitor wind farm civil assets | 40 | |
Group C Qualification Elective Units You must complete at least 260 weighting points from this group. You may select all your elective units from this Group | Weighting Points | |
Maintain wind turbine generator electrical systems | 60 | |
Maintain wind turbine generator control systems | 60 | |
Maintain wind turbine generator mechanical systems | 60 | |
Diagnose and repair faults in large scale wind turbine generators | 60 | |
Coordinate maintenance on a wind farm | 60 | |
Diagnose and repair faults in wind turbine generator electrical systems | 60 | |
Diagnose and repair faults in wind turbine generator control systems | 60 | |
Diagnose and repair mechanical systems faults in wind turbine generators | 60 | |
Test and commission wind turbine generators | 60 | |
Conduct Multiple Energy Source Isolation Procedures for procedures for a Permit to Work | 40 | |
Coordinate local HV networks | 30 | |
Develop HV switching programs | 20 | |
Perform switching to a switching program | 30 | |
Note:
1. Prerequisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.
2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a prerequisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.
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This qualifications include the requirements for an "Electrical Fitter Licence".
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