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. |
Prerequisites
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): Common Unit Group | |||
Unit Code | Unit Title | ||
Use engineering applications software on personal computers | |||
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | |||
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components | |||
Solve problems in d.c. Circuits | |||
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment | |||
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications | |||
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report | |||
Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits problems | |||
Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems | |||
Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work | |||
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines | |||
Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits | |||
Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations | |||
Install and replace low voltage current transformer metering | |||
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits | |||
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits | |||
Install low voltage wiring and accessories | |||
Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations | |||
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Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits | |||
Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations | |||
Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits | |||
Develop and connect electrical control circuits | |||
Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits | |||
Install, set up and commission interval metering | |||
Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures | |||
Respond to power systems technical enquiries and requests | |||
Working safely near live electrical apparatus | |||
Implement and monitor the power system organisational OHS policies, procedures and programs | |||
Implement and monitor the power system environmental and sustainable energy management policies and procedures | |||
Perform current injection testing using phantom load | |||
Install and replace high voltage metering and associated equipment | |||
Maintain compliance with national electricity market metrology practices and procedures | |||
Test and maintain energy/revenue metering schemes | |||
Install and replace complex energy/revenue metering schemes and associated equipment | |||
Management of energy registration data errors for revenue billing purposes | |||
Commission energy/revenue metering schemes |
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 | 5 | Writing | 5 | Numeracy | 5 |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
1 | Plan for the testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex) | 1.1 | OHS practices/procedures and environmental and sustainable energy procedures, which may influence the testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex), are reviewed and determined. |
1.2 | Purpose of testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex) is established after data is analysed and expected outcomes of the work are confirmed with the appropriate personnel. | ||
1.3 | Organisational established procedures, policies and specifications for the testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex) are obtained or established with the appropriate personnel. | ||
1.4 | Testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex) procedures are discussed with/directed to the appropriate personnel in order to ascertain the project brief. | ||
1.5 | Testing and maintenance parameters are established from organisational established procedures, policies and specifications | ||
1.6 | Equipment/tools and personal protective equipment are selected based on specified Performance Criteria and established procedures. | ||
1.7 | Work roles and tasks are allocated according to requirements and individuals’ competencies. | ||
1.8 | 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. | ||
1.9 | Liaison and communication issues with other/authorised personnel, authorities, clients and customers are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work. | ||
1.10 | Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule. | ||
1.11 | Relevant internal/external work permits are obtained to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and/or established procedures. | ||
2 | Carry out the testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex) | 2.1 | 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. |
2.2 | First Aid, Rescue and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and/or established procedures. | ||
2.3 | Lifting, climbing, and use of powertools/equipment, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements. | ||
2.4 | 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. | ||
2.5 | Remedial actions are taken to overcome any shortfalls encountered in the work schedule according to requirements and/or established procedures. | ||
2.6 | Testing equipment is used in accordance with the work schedule and requirements and/or established procedures. | ||
2.7 | Routine testing and acceptance testing of the testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex) is carried out in accordance with the work schedule | ||
2.8 | 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. | ||
2.9 | Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied in the safe testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex) to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe according to requirements. | ||
2.10 | Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned, using essential knowledge and associated skills, according to requirements. | ||
2.11 | Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational and professional standards. | ||
3 | Complete the testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex) | 3.1 | Final inspections of the testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex) 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. |
3.2 | Appropriate internal/external personnel are notified of completion and reports and/or completion documents are finalised/commissioned according to established procedures and timeframes. | ||
3.3 | Reports and/or completion documents are submitted to relevant personnel/organisations for approval and, where applicable, statutory or regulatory approval. | ||
3.4 | Approved copies of routine testing and acceptance testing procedures/activities/results, for the testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex), documents are issued and records are updated in accordance with established procedures. |
Required Skills
EQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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 testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex). All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-TTS44A Testing and maintenance of complex energy/revenue metering schemes Evidence shall show an understanding of the testing and maintenance of complex energy/revenue metering schemes to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Determining from schematics whether additional isolation is required and ensuring any current/voltage injection does not impact on related protection, control and SCADA schemes T2 Calculation of site overall offset errors due to applied correction factors to the scheme T3 Calculation of site overall errors for logical metering schemes based on test results of individual related physical metering points T4 Identifying any impacts of testing on market settlement/financial data and managing the data substitution requirements T5 Determine the requirement for temporary metering during testing to ensure market settlement data is not adversely affected T6 Modify and adapt test procedures to test non-standard metering schemes T7 Determine impacts of testing to ensure customer control, process and energy management systems are not adversely affected |
Evidence Required
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) occasion, the following activity: | Field injection testing which includes determining site accuracy by applying multiple specific test points to determine and correct meter accuracy to applicable standards | ||
B | Perform, on at least three (3) occasions, the testing and maintenance of any four (4) of the following: | Summation Subtraction Generation Bulk supply Interconnector Wholesale metering installations | ||
C | Perform, on at least three (3) occasion, the following activities: | Identification of faults with metering equipment, energy registration and revenue billing Ensuring that all connection points are in operational order Identifying and correcting y functional errors | ||
D | 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 testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex). 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) |
For optimisation of training and assessment effort, competence in this unit may be assessed concurrently with the following units: UETTDRTS10B Design Secondary Isolation Instructional Documents UETTDRTS524A Commission energy/revenue metering schemes |
Range Statement
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 testing and maintenance of energy/revenue metering schemes (complex) and may include the following: Isolation at local fuses and links and determining against standards if additional isolation is required ensuring that appropriate drawings are obtained and understood prior to and during work activities. This includes but is not limited to energy management and protection schemes. Injection testing by applying multiple specific test points to determine and correct meter errors to applicable standards (may include, enterprise, manufacturers, Regulated Energy Market). Working in environments of high complexity where summation, subtraction, generation, bulk supply, interconnector and wholesale metering installations occur. Ensuring that appropriate pre determined work practises are applied prior to and during the undertaking of any work activities Identification of faults with metering equipment, energy registration and revenue billing in accordance with established procedures. Making sure that all connection points are in operational order with the ability to identify and correct any functional errors. It includes the requirements to prove the functionality of the metering scheme in accordance with electrical installation (state and national) standards, metrology procedures and compliance to tariff requirements. 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 |
Sectors
Not applicable.
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. |
Licensing Information
License to practice | 3) |
The skills and knowledge described in this unit requires 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. |