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

UEPOPS447A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate photovoltaic solar power plant operations

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency UEPOPS447A - Coordinate photovoltaic solar power plant operations
Description 1)Scope:1.1) DescriptorThis unit deals with the skills and knowledge for the co-ordination of the operations of a photovoltaic solar power plant.
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.
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.There are no prerequisite units.Literacy 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: Coordinate the plant operations
  • Plant operational procedures are implemented in consultation with others and reviewed as required
  • Resources and supplies are coordinated to meet plant requirements
       
Element: Monitor plant operations
  • Deviations from standard plant operations are identified and recorded
  • Plant operation and/or condition is monitored against statutory and enterprise requirements taking into account constraints, budget requirements and performance indicators
  • New requirements that may impact on operations are considered
  • Operations are monitored for suitability/approval with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements
       
Element: Test plant operation
  • Tests are performed in accordance with defined procedures applicable to the operational test
  • Plant is observed for correct operational response
  • Correct action is taken when response is not in accordance with documentation, plant integrity or personnel safety requirements
  • Plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of test
       
Element: Analyse plant faults
  • Causes of abnormal plant operating conditions are identified by analysing the technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner
  • Actions necessary to rectify fault are correctly determined
  • Plant integrity and personnel safety are maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel, and reference to plant, technical and operational documentation
  • Appropriate personnel are arranged for local investigation of identified operational abnormalities
       
Element: Report operations against strategy requirements
  • Data is collected and processed for review against the established strategy
  • Plant operation and/or condition is reported against statutory and enterprise requirements taking into account constraints, budget requirements and performance indicators
  • Abnormal operating conditions are reported
  • Changes to the strategy are suggested in accordance with information received
       


Evidence Required

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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 the 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 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.

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 practised. 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) Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills of this unit

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti-Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedure

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

Plant operating parameters

Generation plant and systems

Communications

Co-ordinating operational strategies

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 Section 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.

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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 co-ordinating operational strategies for power production.

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

KS01-PO447A Photovoltaic solar power plant operations

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

Relevant environmental, occupational health and safety legislation and regulations

Enterprise procedures

Plant drawings and manufacturers manuals

Introduction to and typical arrangements of photovoltaic solar power plant

Relevant plant and equipment, its location and operating parameters

Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant operating parameters

Relevant performance targets

Relevant plant reliability targets

Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant efficiency

Problem solving techniques

Data collection and recording techniques

Risk management principles

Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant operating parameters

Enterprise recording procedures

Measurement and analysis systems and procedures

Communication principles

Risk management principles.

T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria:

Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals

Apply relevant state and territory regulations

Apply enterprise recording procedures

Identify plant status

Apply problem solving

Plan and prioritise work

Communicate effectively

Apply risk management principles

Apply data analysis techniques and tools.

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.

Reference information includes operational data, maintenance data, market requirements and statutory requirements.

Communication includes liaison with stakeholders.

Reference documentation includes plant reliability and efficiency reports, operating, maintenance procedures, manuals, drawings, original equipment manufacturer data, statutory requirements and standards.

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
Plant operational procedures are implemented in consultation with others and reviewed as required 
Resources and supplies are coordinated to meet plant requirements 
Deviations from standard plant operations are identified and recorded 
Plant operation and/or condition is monitored against statutory and enterprise requirements taking into account constraints, budget requirements and performance indicators 
New requirements that may impact on operations are considered 
Operations are monitored for suitability/approval with statutory, industry and enterprise/site requirements 
Tests are performed in accordance with defined procedures applicable to the operational test 
Plant is observed for correct operational response 
Correct action is taken when response is not in accordance with documentation, plant integrity or personnel safety requirements 
Plant is returned to required operational status upon completion of test 
Causes of abnormal plant operating conditions are identified by analysing the technical and operational information in a logical and sequential manner 
Actions necessary to rectify fault are correctly determined 
Plant integrity and personnel safety are maintained through consultation with appropriate personnel, and reference to plant, technical and operational documentation 
Appropriate personnel are arranged for local investigation of identified operational abnormalities 
Data is collected and processed for review against the established strategy 
Plant operation and/or condition is reported against statutory and enterprise requirements taking into account constraints, budget requirements and performance indicators 
Abnormal operating conditions are reported 
Changes to the strategy are suggested in accordance with information received 

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