Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

UEPMNT435A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Diagnose and Repair Faults in Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEPMNT435A - Diagnose and Repair Faults in Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems
Description 1)Scope:1.1) DescriptorThis unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to undertake the diagnosis and repair of wind turbine mechanical systems.
Employability Skills 5) The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application 2)This unit is intended to augment formally acquired competencies. It is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit(s)4) Competencies4.1)Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.Where pre-requisite pathways have been identified. All competencies in the Common Unit Group must be have been completed.Common Unit GroupUnit Code Unit TitleUEPMNT361A Maintain Wind Turbine Mechanical SystemsLiteracy and numeracy skills4.2) Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following levels. A description of what each level entails is provided in Section 2.3.1 Language, Literacy and Numeracy.Reading4Writing4Numeracy4
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare the work.
  • Work requirements are identified from work orders or equivalent and confirmed with appropriate parties or by site inspection.
  • Occupational health and safety standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedures.
  • Resources required to satisfy the work plan are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications.
  • Relevant plans, drawings and texts are selected and interpreted in accordance with the work plan.
  • Correct size, type and quantity of materials and components are determined, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications.
  • Work is planned in detail including sequencing and prioritising and considerations made, where appropriate, for the maintenance of plant security and capacity in accordance with system/site requirements.
  • Co-ordination requirements, including requests for isolations where appropriate, are resolved with others involved, affected or required by the work.
  • Potential hazards are identified and control measures are implemented.
  • Work area is prepared in accordance with work requirements and site procedures.
  • Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of on-the-job training.
       
Element: Verify the fault.
  • System function and principles are determined and understood by referring to drawings, flow charts, equipment manuals and expert personnel.
  • Fault indicators, appropriate technical information, diagnostic techniques are used to verify reported symptoms or faults in accordance with the work plan.
  • Symptoms are reproduced and monitored if practical, whilst due regard for personnel safety and plant security is observed in accordance with the work plan.
       
Element: Find the fault.
  • Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements.
  • Fault finding is carried out in conjunction with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with enterprise/job requirements.
  • Equipment components, pipes, couplings, gears and support fixings are inspected for obvious faults in accordance with the work plan.
  • All appropriate fault finding/diagnostic techniques are identified, selected and used to determine the fault in accordance with the work plan.
  • Faulty system equipment/components are localised/isolated and the malfunction is confirmed by inspection and testing in accordance with site requirements and work plan.
  • Test and measurement instruments are used in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
       
Element: Determine cause of fault.
  • All appropriate personnel are consulted in order to obtain as many details relating to the faulty equipment as possible.
  • System monitoring equipment, fault indicators and maintenance records reviewed in order to obtain as many details relating to the faulty equipment as possible
  • Valid conclusions about the nature and cause of the fault are reached from analysis of available evidence in accordance with the work plan.
       
Element: Repair or rectify the fault.
  • Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements.
  • Appropriate repair procedures are undertaken in conjunction with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with the work plan.
  • Faulty, worn, damaged or unsecured equipment/components are replaced, repaired or secured in accordance with the work plan.
  • Equipment/components are selected and replaced as required in accordance with appropriate specifications and the work plan.
  • All faults are repaired or rectified in accordance with the work plan.
  • Correct operation of the system is confirmed in accordance with site requirements and work plan.
  • Final job inspection is performed and permits are relinquished as required in accordance with the work plan.
       
Element: Complete the work.
  • Work is completed and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with site/enterprise requirements.
  • Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with site/enterprise procedures.
  • Plant, tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with site/enterprise procedures.
  • Work completion details are finalised in accordance with site/enterprise procedures.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the competency standard unit and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the Range Statement of unit 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 components parts of this unit and, performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment

9.1)

Longitude 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 Industry’s 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 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.

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 substance/material 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 in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

9.2)

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 – UEP12”. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance 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 Statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and Range Statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in 6) of this unit

Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skillsConduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:

The knowledge and application of relevant sections of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, statutory legislation, enterprise/site safety procedures; enterprise/site emergency procedures.

Preparation and planning of work; Verification techniques; Diagnostic and fault finding techniques and procedures associated with electrical work; Repair techniques and procedures; Completion of work procedures

Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

9.3)

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 work as prescribed by this unit.

Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions.

Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work.

In addition to the resources listed above in Context of assessment’, evidence should show competency working, in limited spaces, with different types of plant and equipment as well as different structural/construction types and methods and in a variety of environments.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in 1.3.00 Assessment Guidelines.

Note:

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

9.5)

There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit, however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied competency standard units where listed.

Nil


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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8) This describes the Essential Skills and Knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired diagnosing and repairing faults in wind turbine control systems.

The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows:

KS01-PM435A Faults in Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems

T1 Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of:

Relevant Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety legislation and regulations.

Relevant plant and equipment, and its location.

Technical drawings and manufacturers manuals.

Introduction to and typical arrangements of wind farm power production plant.

Relevant state and territory regulations.

Relevant Australian standards.

Equipment and material required to perform the work.

Isolation procedures.

Wind farm principles.

Wind turbine types and characteristics.

Wind turbine blade pitch systems types and characteristics.

Wind turbine yaw system types and characteristics.

Precision measuring equipment.

Seals and gaskets.

Bearings.

Specialised tools and jigs.

Rigging and lifting equipment.

Lubrication systems and oil conditioning systems.

Gearing and power transmission principles.

Hand and portable power tools.

Operational requirements of the equipment.

Fault finding and diagnostic techniques.

Repair techniques.

T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria:

Interpret technical drawings and manufacturers manuals.

Apply relevant state and territory regulations.

Apply electronic principles.

Apply relevant Australian standards.

Use tools and relevant equipment.

Use test and measurement instruments.

Verify and identify faults.

Use appropriate fault finding and diagnostic techniques.

Determine the cause of faults.

Repair faults.

Identify and select materials for the job.

Apply electrical fundamentals.

Carry out work completion details.

Communicate effectively.

Apply data analysis techniques and tools.

Apply engineering and electronic workshop practices.

10) This relates to the competency standard unit 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.

Inspection should be planned with the appropriate parties to determine access, conditions and work requirements.

A wind turbine mechanical system may include: blade pitch equipment, yaw control equipment, industrial transmissions, generator, mechanical equipment, cooling systems, winches and hydraulic equipment.

Maintenance may include: visual inspections, replacement of mechanical components, checking the tension of bolts, replacing bearings, replacing seals and o-rings, testing of equipment for correct operation and lubrication of equipment.

Tools may include: micrometers, verniers, dial test indicators, slip gauges, hand tools, hydraulic spanners, customised mandrels, digital height gauges, internal micrometers, depth gauges, air grinders, jigs and fixtures, customised spanners, digital thermometers, oxyacetylene gear and appropriate lifting devices.

Work completion details may include: plant and maintenance records, job cards, check sheets, on device labelling updates and reporting and/or documenting equipment defects.

Work site environment may be affected by nearby plant or processes e.g. chemical, heat, dust, noise height, weather and oil.

Isolations can refer to electrical/mechanical or other associated processes.

Generic terms are used throughout this Training Package for vocational standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms are given in Section 2.1 Preliminary Information and Glossaries.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work requirements are identified from work orders or equivalent and confirmed with appropriate parties or by site inspection. 
Occupational health and safety standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedures. 
Resources required to satisfy the work plan are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications. 
Relevant plans, drawings and texts are selected and interpreted in accordance with the work plan. 
Correct size, type and quantity of materials and components are determined, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications. 
Work is planned in detail including sequencing and prioritising and considerations made, where appropriate, for the maintenance of plant security and capacity in accordance with system/site requirements. 
Co-ordination requirements, including requests for isolations where appropriate, are resolved with others involved, affected or required by the work. 
Potential hazards are identified and control measures are implemented. 
Work area is prepared in accordance with work requirements and site procedures. 
Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of on-the-job training. 
System function and principles are determined and understood by referring to drawings, flow charts, equipment manuals and expert personnel. 
Fault indicators, appropriate technical information, diagnostic techniques are used to verify reported symptoms or faults in accordance with the work plan. 
Symptoms are reproduced and monitored if practical, whilst due regard for personnel safety and plant security is observed in accordance with the work plan. 
Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements. 
Fault finding is carried out in conjunction with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with enterprise/job requirements. 
Equipment components, pipes, couplings, gears and support fixings are inspected for obvious faults in accordance with the work plan. 
All appropriate fault finding/diagnostic techniques are identified, selected and used to determine the fault in accordance with the work plan. 
Faulty system equipment/components are localised/isolated and the malfunction is confirmed by inspection and testing in accordance with site requirements and work plan. 
Test and measurement instruments are used in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions. 
All appropriate personnel are consulted in order to obtain as many details relating to the faulty equipment as possible. 
System monitoring equipment, fault indicators and maintenance records reviewed in order to obtain as many details relating to the faulty equipment as possible 
Valid conclusions about the nature and cause of the fault are reached from analysis of available evidence in accordance with the work plan. 
Required isolations are confirmed where appropriate in accordance with site requirements. 
Appropriate repair procedures are undertaken in conjunction with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with the work plan. 
Faulty, worn, damaged or unsecured equipment/components are replaced, repaired or secured in accordance with the work plan. 
Equipment/components are selected and replaced as required in accordance with appropriate specifications and the work plan. 
All faults are repaired or rectified in accordance with the work plan. 
Correct operation of the system is confirmed in accordance with site requirements and work plan. 
Final job inspection is performed and permits are relinquished as required in accordance with the work plan. 
Work is completed and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with site/enterprise requirements. 
Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with site/enterprise procedures. 
Plant, tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with site/enterprise procedures. 
Work completion details are finalised in accordance with site/enterprise procedures. 

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