Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
1) Scope: |
1.1) Descriptor |
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This Competency Standard Unit covers the installation, jointing and termination of oil and gas filled specialised underground cables from 33kV and higher. It includes the laying of the specialised underground ground cable, the preparation of the cables and phasing out jointing and terminating and the preparation of the cable jointing bay. It also encompasses the relevant safety procedures to ensure installation of the specialised cable is undertaken according to established enterprise requirements. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
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. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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. |
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit(s) |
4) |
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Competencies |
4.1) |
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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 |
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
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UEENEEE101A |
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
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UEENEEE102A |
Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components |
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UEENEEE104A |
Solve problems in d.c. Circuits |
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UEENEEE105A |
Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
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UEENEEE107A |
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications |
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UEENEEG101A |
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits |
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UEENEEG102A |
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. Circuits |
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UETTDRCJ21A |
Lay ESI electrical cables |
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UETTDRCJ23A |
Install and maintain de-energised high voltage underground paper insulated cables. |
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UETTDRCJ26A |
Install and maintain de-energised low voltage underground polymeric cables. |
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UETTDRCJ27A |
Install and maintain de-energised high voltage underground polymeric cables. |
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UETTDRCJ99A |
Test and verify distribution cable jointing installations |
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UETTDREL11A |
Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures |
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UETTDREL12A |
Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus |
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UETTDREL16A |
Working safely near live electrical apparatus |
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UETTDRIS41A |
Install network infrastructure electrical equipment |
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UETTDRIS42A |
Maintain network infrastructure electrical equipment |
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UETTDRIS55A |
Install and maintain low voltage underground services |
Literacy and numeracy skills |
4.2) |
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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”. |
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Reading |
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Writing |
4 |
Numeracy |
4 |
Employability Skills Information
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
6) Elements describe the essential outcomes of a competency standard unit |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1 |
Prepare/Plan to install oil and gas filled specialised underground cables |
1.1 |
Works schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures, and material lists, are obtained, 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. |
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1.3 |
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. |
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1.4 |
Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule. |
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1.5 |
Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear, to ensure safe systems of work are followed and according to established procedures. |
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1.6 |
Relevant work permits are secured to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and/or established procedures. |
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1.7 |
Resources including personnel, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and coordinated and confirmed in a safe and technical working order. |
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1.8 |
Clients/Customers are provided with possible solutions and/or options within the scope, acceptable cost and requirements. |
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1.9 |
Liaison and communication issues with other/authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work. |
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1.10 |
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. |
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1.11 |
Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce, and individuals in accordance with established procedures. |
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1.12 |
Positioning of road signs, barriers and warning devices is planned and coordinated in accordance with requirements. |
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2 |
Carry out the installation of oil and gas filled specialised underground cables |
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, Rescue and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and/or established procedures. |
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2.3 |
Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and aloft, and use of power tools/equipment, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements. |
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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. |
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2.5 |
Remedial actions are taken to overcome any shortfalls encountered in the work schedule according to requirements and/or established procedures. |
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2.6 |
Installation of oil and gas filled specialised underground cables is carried out, in accordance with the work schedule and requirements and/or established procedures. |
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2.7 |
Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied in the safe installation of oil and gas filled specialised underground cables to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and, to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements. |
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2.8 |
Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned using acquired essential knowledge and associated skills according to requirements. |
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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. |
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3 |
Complete the installation of oil and gas filled specialised underground cables |
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 and followed up in accordance with requirements/established procedures. |
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3.3 |
Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and confirmed safe in accordance with established procedures. |
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3.4 |
Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures. |
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3.5 |
Relevant work permit(s) are signed off and, underground cables are returned to service and advised to client/customer in accordance with requirements. |
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3.6 |
Works completion records, reports, as installed /modified drawing(s) and/or documentation and information are confirmed, processed and appropriate personnel notified. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED 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 installing oil and gas filled specialised underground cables. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-TCJ29A Oil and gas filled specialised underground cables Evidence shall show an understanding of principles, installation and jointing/terminating of oil or gas filled specialised underground cables to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Oil and gas filled specialised underground cable principles encompassing:
T2 Installation of oil or gas filled specialised underground cables encompassing:
T3 Jointing and terminating oil or gas filled specialised underground cables encompassing:
T4 Enterprise specific — policy and procedure instructions encompassing:
T5 Enterprises specific — OHS instructions encompassing:
T6 Enterprises specific — technical drawing and documents encompassing:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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) |
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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:
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Range of tools/equipment/materials/procedures/workplaces/other variables |
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Group No |
The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated |
Item List |
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A |
All of the following: |
Oil filled cables Gas filled cables |
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B |
All of the following: |
Specialised cable installation equipment Winches Caterpillars Rollers Bond lines Drum jacks Install cable end caps/nose pull assemblies |
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C |
At least two of the following: |
Straight through joint Straight stop joint Trifurcating joint Splitter joint Trifurcating/transition/stop |
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D |
At least one of the following: |
Box termination Gas filled termination Compound filled termination |
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E |
At least two of the following: |
Welded connectors Mechanical connectors Compression connectors |
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F |
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:
In addition to the resources listed above, in context of and specific resources for assessment, evidence should show demonstrated competency working at realistic heights above ground i.e. above 3 metres, 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) |
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For optimisation of training and assessment effort, competence in this unit may be assessed concurrently with the following units: |
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UETTDRCJ30A |
Maintain gas and oil filled specialised underground cables |
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UETTDRCJ31A |
Install and maintain polymeric specialised underground cables |
Range Statement
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 installation of oil and gas filled specialised underground cables and may include the following: Cable type includes: Pressurised oil filled and gas filled cables 33 kV and above. Testing and recording equipment may include voltage detectors, cable identification equipment, insulation resistance testers. Jointing and terminating materials: compound and resin filled boxes, paper tape/roll materials, polymeric tape materials, heat shrink materials, “slip on” moulded components, molten solders and gas/oil piping and fittings. compression, mechanical , solder lugs and ferrules and welded connections. 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:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Competency Field |
11) |
Cable Jointing |