UETTDRSB22 Carry out power systems substation inspection

Release: 1

UETTDRSB22 Carry out power systems substation inspection

Modification History

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package.

Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out power system substation inspection in the electricity supply industry (ESI). It includes the security, electrical and environmental inspections of substations, , recording of information and reporting defective/non-compliant conditions in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures. The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence to practice in the workplace. Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirement which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.

Pre-requisite Unit

All competencies in the Common Unit Group must have been completed, plus all competencies in one (1) of the identified Pathway Unit Group(s). Common Unit Group UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEENEEE102A Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. circuits UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEENEEE137A Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work UEENEEG006A Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage machines UEENEEG033A Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits UEENEEG063A Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations UEENEEG101A Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits UEENEEG102A Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits UEENEEG106A Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits UEENEEG108A Trouble-shoot and repair faults in low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits UEENEEG109A Develop and connect electrical control circuits UEENEEK142A Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector Pathway 1 - Electrician UEENEEG103A Install low voltage wiring and accessories UEENEEG104A Install appliances, switchgear and associated accessories for low voltage electrical installations UEENEEG105A Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations UEENEEG107A Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations Pathway 2 - Electrical Fitter UEENEEG199A Conduct compliance and functional verification of electrical apparatus and existing circuits

Competency Field

Substation

Unit Sector

Not applicable.

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 to carry out substation inspections	1.1	Work schedules, construction plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are obtained and analysed
1.2	Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified and communicated with relevant personnel
1.3	Hazards are identified, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)risks assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
1.4	Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant personnel and in accordance with workplace procedures
1.5	Risk control measures are identified, prioritised, implemented and evaluated against the work schedule
1.6	Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are identified, obtained and confirmed in working order
1.7	Liaison and communication issues with authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved to facilitate work, as required
1.8	Personnel participating in work are fully briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
1.9	Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
2	Carry out substation inspections	2.1	WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and actioned to reduce incidents of accidents in accordance with workplace procedures
2.2	Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), rescue from live electrical apparatus and other related safety procedures are in place in accordance with job requirements and/or workplace procedures
2.3	Safe working documentation is acquired, as appropriate, and requirements completed in accordance with workplace procedures
2.4	Requirements for lifting, climbing, working at heights, confined spaces and use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
2.5	Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
2.6	Substation equipment, environmental protection systems and security systems are inspected to comply with job requirements and workplace procedures
2.7	Critical defects are assessed for level of safety/system impact and communicated to appropriate personnel for further action
2.8	Minor defects and/or non-conformances are rectified in-situ
2.9	Substation inspections are performed to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and in accordance with workplace procedures
2.10	Unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
3	Record the outcomes of substation inspections	3.1	Completed work is checked against works schedule, construction plans and drawings for compliance and anomalies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
3.2	Safe working documentation is surrendered in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
3.3	Worksite is cleaned and confirmed safe in accordance with workplace procedures
3.4	Tools, equipment, surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
3.5	Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and appropriate personnel are notified

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 UETTDRSB22A Carry out power systems substation inspection.

Links

UET Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=229bace1-b7bc-4653-9300-dffb13ecfad7