Assessment Requirements for UEPOPS456 Perform switching to a switching program

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for UEPOPS456 Perform switching to a switching program

Modification History

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

Performance Evidence

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:
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 legislations, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations 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, performance criteria and range of conditions and includes knowledge of:
implementation of switching programs legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations manufacturers’ specifications and manuals permit to work system power generation plant and equipment, its location and operating parameters switching operations and procedures typical arrangements of power generation plant WHS/OHS legislated requirements including: emergency procedures risk control measures safe working practices workplace policies and procedures workplace documentation

Assessment Conditions

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.

Links

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