Release 2.  Minor release to update superseded pre-requisite units.

Release 1 . This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UEP Generation Training Package.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct modifications of instrumentation equipment, including but not limited to sensor elements, signal characterising equipment, input and output blocks, controllers, transducers and final elements.

Modifications to instrumentation equipment, that forms part of the control system in a power generation facility, includes any changes which may alter it from the manufacturers' specifications.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, carry out modifications of instrumentation equipment and to report on all completed work tasks. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or on site.

Power generation maintenance personnel are typically trained and authorised to receive permits to work.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Note: Workplace practice 

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional and/or other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.

UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

Maintenance

Electricity generation

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1  

Plan and prepare for work 

1.1 

Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2 

Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work

1.3 

Resources are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification

1.4 

Relevant plans, drawings and manuals are selected and used in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5 

Correct materials and components for work are obtained and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for compliance with job specification

1.6 

Work is planned, sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7 

Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected and implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.8 

Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace and site procedures

2 

Carry out instrument equipment modification s

2.1 

Isolations are confirmed, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2 

Instrumentation equipment is modified, in accordance with workplace procedures, plans, drawings and manuals

2.3 

Modifications are completed, in accordance with workplace procedures, and without unnecessary damage or loss to other equipment

2.4 

Modified instrumentation equipment is set up to suit operational requirements, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' specifications

2.5 

Final inspection is performed, in accordance with workplace procedures

3 

Complete work 

3.1 

Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 

Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3 

Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4 

Work completion details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

This unit replaces and is equivalent to UEPMNT358B Modify instrumentation equipment.

Release 2.  Minor release to update superseded pre-requisite units.

Release 1 . This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UEP Generation Training Package.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least two separate occasions and includes:

• applying Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements including:

• emergency procedures
• hazard identification
• risk control measures
• safe working practices

• carrying out modifications of instrumentation equipment using modification techniques and procedures completing work
• communicating with personnel
• determining permit to work requirements
• implementing legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations
• interpreting manufacturers' specification and manuals
• planning for instrumentation equipment modification work
• selecting materials
• using tools and equipment
• working with test and measurement instruments

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and includes knowledge of:

• equipment and materials
• instrumentation equipment and technology
• isolations
• legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations
• manufacturers' specifications and manuals
• modification techniques
• modifying instrumentation equipment
• permit to work system
• plant and equipment and its location
• test and measurement instruments
• typical arrangements of power production plant
• WHS/OHS legislated requirements including:

• emergency procedures
• hazard identification
• risk control measures
• safe working practices

• workplace documentation
• workplace policies and procedures

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions. Resources for assessment must include access to:

• a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations
• relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry
• applicable documentation including workplace procedures, industry standards, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.