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

UETTDRTS42A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency UETTDRTS42A - Management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes
Description 1)Scope:1.1) DescriptorThis Competency Standard Unit covers management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes. It covers the identification of energy registration error within a metering scheme. Evaluate the impact on the energy registration and customer billing data and making recommendation for billing corrections and market settlement data updates.
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 competency standard is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training at the AQF level of the qualification in which the unit is first packaged or higher.The unit may be selected as an elective from the relevant schedule (see qualification packaging rules) provided that all prerequisite units are undertaken or addressed through recognition processes.This unit may be included in a skill set provided that it is listed in the schedule of electives (see Qualification Framework) and all prerequisite units are undertaken or addressed through recognition processes.Delivery and assessment of this unit should be undertaken within regard to the requirements of License to Practice (1.2 above), Prerequisite Competencies and Literacy and Numeracy skills (2 above) and the recommendations for concurrent assessment and relationship with other units (9.5 below).Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety and where applicable contracts of training such as apprenticeships.Note:1. Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control and lifting equipment. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus and site rehabilitation.2. Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in First Aid, confined space, lifting, risk safety measures etc
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 plus all the competencies in one (1) of the identified Pathway Unit Group(s):Common Unit GroupUnit CodeUnit TitleUEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplaceUEENEEE102A Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry componentsUEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. CircuitsUEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipmentUEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specificationsUEENEEE137A Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology workUEENEEG006A Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machinesUEENEEG033A Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuitsUEENEEG063A Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installationsUEENEEG076A Install and replace low voltage current transformer meteringUEENEEG101A Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuitsUEENEEG102A Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuitsUEENEEG103A Install low voltage wiring and accessoriesUEENEEG104A Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installationsUEENEEG105A Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installationsUEENEEG106A Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuitsUEENEEG107A Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installationsUEENEEG108A Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuitsUEENEEG109A Develop and connect electrical control circuitsUEENEEG171A Install, set up and commission interval meteringUETTDREL11A Apply sustainable energy and environmental proceduresUETTDREL15A Respond to power systems technical enquiries and requestsUETTDREL16A Working safely near live electrical apparatusUETTDRTS37A Perform current injection testing using phantom loadUETTDRTS38A Install and replace high voltage metering and associated equipmentUETTDRTS39A Maintain compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and proceduresUETTDRTS40A Test and maintain energy/revenue metering schemesLiteracy and numeracy skills4.2) Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 “Literacy and Numeracy”Reading5Writing5Numeracy5
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan for the Management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes
  • OHS practices/procedures and environmental and sustainable energy procedures, which may influence the management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes are reviewed and determined.
  • Purpose of the management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes 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 management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes are obtained or established with the appropriate personnel.
  • Management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes procedures are discussed with/directed to the appropriate personnel in order to ascertain the project brief.
  • Management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes 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.
       
Element: Carry out the management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes
  • 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.
  • Evaluation of revenue metering data and faults 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 management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes 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.
       
Element: Complete the evaluation of revenue metering data and faults
  • Final inspections of the management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes 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 internal/external 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 management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes, documents are issued and records are updated in accordance with established procedures.
       


Evidence Required

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9) 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

9.1)

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 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, 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 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 for Assessors 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 – UET12”. 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 learner’s 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 tools/equipment/materials/procedures/workplaces/other variables

Group No

The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated

Item List

A

Perform, on at least three (3) occasions, the evaluation of two (2) of the following revenue metering data by:

Downloading load profile data

Downloading event logs

Determination of error date and time (includes calculating substitution data)

B

Demonstrate, on at least three (3) occasions, the use of at least two different proprietary types of software to interpret the following:

Alarms

Meter program/software settings

Event records

Power quality records

Sequence of events records

C

Perform, on at least three (3) occasion, the following:

Report writing on in depth analysis

D

Perform, on at least three (3) occasion, the evaluation and or investigation of the following:

Energy consumption data

Registration data

CT/VT ratio confirmations

On site load comparisons

Customer consumption history

E

Perform, on at least two (2) occasion, the following:

Consultation with customers or their representatives to confirm site consumption patterns and loading

F

Demonstrate, on at least one (1) 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

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 management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes.

Operational access to relevant plant, drawings, manufacture’s specifications/manuals 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

9.4)

This Competency Standard Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 “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 learning/assessment 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

9.5)

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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8) 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 management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

KS01-TTS42A Revenue billing registration data error management

Evidence shall show an understanding of the management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes to an extent indicated by the following aspects:

T1 Requires the use of different types of meter manufacturer proprietary software

T2 Requires an understanding of common failure modes and the impact on revenue billing

T3 Understanding of tariff structures and conditions

T4 Understanding of customer segments and commercial and industrial load patterns

T5 Determination of sources of alternative interval data from non-revenue metering systems for use in substitution of revenue data

T6 Awareness and the application of ‘Metering Data Substitution Estimation and Validation Procedures for Metering Types 1-7’

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 management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes and may include the following:

Evaluating revenue metering faults by following established procedures to obtain load profile data and event logs.

Interpreting items such as; alarms, meter program/software settings, event records, power quality records, to identify a sequence of events and make final recommendations of error, date and time and substitution data to the responsible person. Requires the use of different types of meter specific proprietary software.

The evaluation and or investigation of the energy consumption and registration data, CT/VT ratio confirmations, on site load comparisons and established customer consumption history.

In depth analysis will involve report writing.

Ad hock informal reporting to meter data providers as required.

Discretionary explanation of fault to customers in non technical terms according to procedures.

Reporting on the detection and investigation of possible revenue theft.

Evaluation may include consultation with customers or their representatives to confirm site consumption patterns and loading.

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
OHS practices/procedures and environmental and sustainable energy procedures, which may influence the management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes are reviewed and determined. 
Purpose of the management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes 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 management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes are obtained or established with the appropriate personnel. 
Management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes procedures are discussed with/directed to the appropriate personnel in order to ascertain the project brief. 
Management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes 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. 
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. 
Evaluation of revenue metering data and faults 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 management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes 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. 
Final inspections of the management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes 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 internal/external 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 management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes, documents are issued and records are updated in accordance with established procedures. 

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