UEPMNT412 Modify complex electrical equipment

Release: 2

UEPMNT412 Modify complex electrical equipment

Modification History

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 Minor release to update superseded pre-requisite units.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.

Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake modifications of complex and High Voltage (H.V.) electrical equipment; this may include but is not limited to alterations, additions or adjustments. Modifications are any changes to complex electrical equipment which may alter it from the manufacturers’ specification, it can include alterations, additions or adjustments to complex and High Voltage (H.V.) electrical equipment to ensure they meet operational requirements. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, carry out complex electrical equipment modifications 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 onsite. 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.

Pre-requisite Unit

UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations UEEEL0011 Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage A.C. circuits UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers UEPMNT350 Modify electrical equipment

Competency Field

Maintenance

Unit Sector

Electricity generation

Elements and Performance Criteria

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) standards, 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 procedures
2	Carry out modifications	2.1	Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures
2.2	Complex electrical equipment is modified, in accordance with workplace procedures, plans, drawings and manuals
2.3	Modifications are completed, in accordance with workplace procedures, without loss or damage to equipment
2.4	Modified equipment is set up, 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

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 Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit replaces and is equivalent to UEPMNT412B Modify complex electrical equipment.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1715b9fa-e7bd-441c-bb8d-cf22c9c825a8