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 operate and monitor a communications system.

A communications system includes the various processes, both formal and informal, by which information is passed between personnel within a power generation facility itself and its clients, customers and stakeholders.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate and monitor a communications system and completion of all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator.

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

Note: Workplace practice 

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

There are no prerequisite units.

Operations

Electricity generation

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1  

Select and use equipment 

1.1 

An appropriate medium for communication is determined from the available options and is used, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2 

Communication procedures for opening, passing and receiving messages are implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3 

Communication equipment is used, in accordance with workplace procedures, Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines and manufacturers' specifications

1.4 

Limitations of communication system are identified and alternatives are used, in accordance with workplace procedures

2 

Monitor communication system 

2.1 

Data acquisition is monitored and assessed for quality and action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2 

Need for communication assistance is identified and addressed, in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements

3 

Complete documentation 

3.1 

Communication equipment problems and status is reported, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 

Documentation is updated, 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 UEPOPS203B Operate and monitor communications system.

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
• risk control measures
• safe working practices

• communicating with personnel
• completing documentation
• monitoring communication system
• prioritising and acknowledging faulty communication
• selecting and using communications system equipment
• using interpersonal and communication system protocols and procedures
• utilising communication systems
• working with nonelectronic and electronic communication tools

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:

• communication systems
• interpersonal communication
• manufacturers' specifications and manuals
• use of nonelectronic and electronic communication tools
• WHS/OHS legislated requirements including:

• emergency procedures
• risk control procedures
• 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.