Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to solve problems in wind energy conversion systems (WECS) rated up to 10 kilowatt (kW). It includes preparing to work on WECS, solving problems in WECS, completing work and documenting problem-solving activities. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines UEEEL0021 Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits or UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits |
Competency Field
Renewable Energy |
Unit Sector
Electrotechnology |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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Prepare to work on WECS |
1.1 |
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and procedures for relevant work area are identified and applied in accordance with workplace procedures |
1.2 |
Risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work |
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1.3 |
Nature of apparatus problem is identified from documentation or from relevant person/s to determine the scope of work |
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1.4 |
Instructions for coordinating work with others is obtained from relevant person/s and applied |
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1.5 |
Materials required for the work are identified and accessed in accordance with workplace procedures |
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1.6 |
Tools, equipment and testing devices required to carry out work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety |
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2 |
Solve problem in WECS |
2.1 |
Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied |
2.2 |
Need to test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and conducted in accordance with workplace procedures |
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2.3 |
Circuits are isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures |
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2.4 |
WECS problems are solved using measured and calculated values of apparatus operating parameters and in accordance with workplace procedures |
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2.5 |
Problems are solved without damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment and services using sustainable energy practices |
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3 |
Complete work and document problem-solving activities |
3.1 |
Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied |
3.2 |
Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3.3 |
Justification for solutions used to solve WECS problems is documented |
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3.4 |
Work completion is documented and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
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Problem solving in WECS must include the following: |
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Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to UEENEEK130A Solve problems in wind energy conversion systems rated up to 10 kW. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b8a8f136-5421-4ce1-92e0-2b50341431b6