Assessment Requirements for UEPOPS124 Perform switching to a switching program

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for UEPOPS124 Perform switching to a switching program

Modification History

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UEP Electricity Supply Industry – Generation Sector Training Package Release 2.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:
acquiring and analysing system operation information applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, including: emergency procedures risk control measures safe working practices carrying out switching program communicating with personnel completing documentation using recording procedures directing and coordinating switching programs implementing regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, and environmental requirements interpreting manuals preparing, planning and prioritising work for switching programs using permit to work system working with switching operations and procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
arrangements of power generation plant implementation of switching programs manuals permit to work system power generation plant and equipment, location and operating parameters regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, and environmental requirements switching operations and procedures WHS/OHS requirements, including: emergency procedures risk control measures safe working practices workplace policies and procedures workplace documentation.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions. 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. 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 (PPE) currently used in industry applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Links

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