2)

This Competency Standard Unit is intended to augment formally acquired competencies. It is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training.

Prerequisite Unit(s)

4)

Competencies

4.1)

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):

Transmission Overhead

Distribution Overhead

Rail Traction

Distribution Cable Jointing

Electrotechnology Electrician

Common Unit Group

Unit Code

Unit Title

UEENEEE101A

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

UEENEEE104A

Solve problems in d.c. Circuits

UEENEEE105A

Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

UEENEEE107A

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

UEENEEG101A

Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits

UEENEEG102A

Solve problems in low voltage a.c. Circuits

UETTDREL16A

Working safely near live electrical apparatus

Transmission Overhead Pathway Group

Unit Code

Unit Title

UETTDREL11A

Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures

UETTDREL12A

Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus

UETTDRIS54A

Install and maintain poles, structures, overhead conductors and cables

UETTDRTP26A

Install transmission structures and associated hardware

UETTDRTP27A

Maintain transmission structures and associated hardware

UETTDRTP29A

Install and maintain transmission overhead conductors and cables

Distribution Overhead Pathway Group

Unit Code

Unit Title

UETTDRDP12A

Maintain overhead energised low voltage conductors and cables

UETTDREL11A

Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures

UETTDREL12A

Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus

UETTDRIS41A

Install network infrastructure electrical equipment

UETTDRIS42A

Maintain network infrastructure electrical equipment

UETTDRIS52A

Install and maintain poles, structures and associated hardware

UETTDRIS54A

Install and maintain poles, structures, overhead conductors and cables

UETTDRIS56A

Install and maintain low voltage overhead services

Rail Traction Pathway Group

Unit Code

Unit Title

UETTDREL11A

Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures

UETTDREL12A

Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus

UETTDRIS52A

Install and maintain poles, structures and associated hardware

UETTDRIS54A

Install and maintain poles, structures, overhead conductors and cables

UETTDRRT21A

Install traction overhead wiring systems

UETTDRRT22A

Maintain traction overhead wiring systems

UETTDRRT23A

Install rail traction bonds

UETTDRRT27A

Install overhead traction components and equipment

UETTDRRT28A

Maintain overhead traction components and equipment

Distribution Cable Jointing Pathway Group

Unit Code

Unit Title

UETTDRCJ21A

Lay ESI electrical cables

UETTDRCJ26A

Install and maintain de-energised low voltage underground polymeric cables.

UETTDRCJ27A

Install and maintain de-energised high voltage underground polymeric cables.

UETTDREL11A

Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures

UETTDREL12A

Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus

UETTDRIS41A

Install network infrastructure electrical equipment

UETTDRIS42A

Maintain network infrastructure electrical equipment

UETTDRIS55A

Install and maintain low voltage underground services

Electrotechnology Electrician Pathway Group

Unit Code

Unit Title

UEENEEE137A

Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

UEENEEG006A

Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines

UEENEEG033A

Solve problems in single and three phase electrical apparatus and circuits

UEENEEG063A

Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations

UEENEEG103A

Install low voltage wiring and accessories

UEENEEG104A

Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations

UEENEEG106A

Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits

UEENEEG107A

Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations

UEENEEG108A

Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits

UEENEEG109A

Develop and connect electrical control circuits

UEENEEK142A

Apply environmentally and sustainable energy procedures in the energy sector

Literacy and numeracy skills

4.2)

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”

Reading

3

Writing

3

Numeracy

3

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Prepare/plan to install mobile generation set for synchronised genset LV

1.1

Works schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures, and material lists, are received, analysed, if necessary, by site inspection and the extent of the preparation of the work determined for planning and coordination.

1.2

Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all personnel and identified for all work sites.

1.3

OHS policies and procedures related to the work are used and actioned to ensure safe systems of work are followed.

1.4

Work is prioritised and sequenced for the most efficient and effective outcome following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes, to a quality standard and in accordance with established procedures.

1.5

Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear according to established procedures.

1.6

Relevant work permits are secured to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and/or established procedures.

1.7

Resources including personnel, equipment, tools and personnel protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and coordinated and confirmed in a safe and technical working order.

1.8

Clients/customers are provided with alternative methods within the scope, acceptable cost and requirements.

1.9

Liaison and communication issues with other/authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work.

1.10

Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce, and individuals in accordance with established procedures.

1.11

Personnel participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors, are fully briefed and respective responsibilities coordinated and authorised where applicable in accordance with established procedures.

1.12

Positioning of road signs, barriers and warning devices is planned in accordance with requirements.

2

Carry out the installation of mobile generation set for synchronised genset LV

2.1

OHS and sustainable energy principles and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are monitored and actioned in accordance with requirements and/or established procedures.

2.2

First Aid and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and/or established procedures.

2.3

Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and aloft, rescue procedures and use of power tools/equipment, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements.

2.4

Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures.

2.5

Remedial actions are taken to overcome any shortfalls encountered in the work schedule according to requirements and/or established procedures.

2.6

The installation of mobile generation set for synchronised genset LV is carried out, in accordance with the work schedule and requirements and/or established procedures.

2.7

Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied in the safe installation of mobile generation set for synchronised genset LV to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and, to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements.

2.8

Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned using acquired essential knowledge and associated skills according to requirements.

2.9

Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure a quality like outcome is achieved for the client/customer and to a community/industry standard.

3

Complete the installation of mobile generation set for synchronised genset LV

3.1

Work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements, anomalies reported and solutions identified in accordance with established procedures.

3.2

Accidents and/or injuries are reported in accordance with requirements/established procedures.

3.3

Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and confirmed safe in accordance with established procedures.

3.4

Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures.

3.5

Relevant work permit(s) are signed off and, synchronised genset LV apparatus is returned to service and advised to client/customer in accordance with requirements.

3.6

Works completion records, reports, as installed /modified drawing(s) and/or documentation and information are confirmed, processed and appropriate personnel notified.

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 installing mobile generation set for synchronised genset LV.

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

KS01-TIS61A LV mobile generator

Evidence shall show an understanding of the installation and control of a mobile generator to an extent indicated by the following aspects:

T1 Safety precautions specific to installing mobile generators encompassing:

Safe working practices and procedures

Techniques in connecting, operating and disconnecting generators

Types of tools and equipment

Safe use of tools and equipment

T2 Techniques in the installation of gensets encompassing:

The synchronising of generator control systems onto and off the network without interruption to supply

Estimation of LV load

Assessing the appropriateness of the generator

T3 Operating a generator in parallel to a single LV job encompassing:

Overhead systems

Indoor systems

Customer Installations

Kiosk Substations

LV genset and control system to LV Distribution assets

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

All of the following:

Operation of the generator

Connection of the generator

Disconnection of the generator

B

All of the following:

The synchronising of generator control systems onto the network without interruption to supply

The synchronising of generator control systems off the network without interruption to supply

C

All of the following:

Estimation of LV load of the generator

Assessing the appropriateness of the generator

D

All of the following:

Operating a generator in parallel to a single LV job

E

At least one occasion

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 installation of a synchronised generation set.

In addition to the resources listed above, in Context of and specific resources for assessment, evidence should show demonstrated competency working below ground, in limited spaces, with different structural/construction types and method and in a variety of environments.

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 Industry to which this Competency Standard 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 associated skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

9.5)

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit.

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 installation of temporary portable generation sets to LV distribution assets for maintenance of supply that is in accord with requirements, industry regulations and established procedures. It includes the operation, connection and disconnection of a temporary portable generator and includes the estimation of LV load and assessing the appropriateness of the generator for the required outcome, and may include the following:

Overhead systems, Indoor systems, Customer Installations, Kiosk Substations, LV genset and control system to LV Distribution assets.

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

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.

License to practice

3)

The skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the work place subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to Occupational Health and Safety, electricity/telecommunications/gas/water industry safety and compliance, industrial relations, environmental protection, anti discrimination and training. Commonwealth, State/Territory or Local Government legislation and regulations may exist that limits the age of operating certain equipment.