Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

UEPOPS349 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate local H.V. switchgear

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency UEPOPS349 - Operate local H.V. switchgear
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake the local operation of High Voltage (H.V.) switchgear devices.A switchgear is a combination of electrical disconnect switches, fuses or circuit breakers used to control, protect and isolate electrical equipment. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan and prepare work, conducting H.V. switchgear operations, validating H.V. switchgear integrity and completing documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator.Power generation plant operators are typically trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Operations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to operate High Voltage (H.V.) switchgear
  • Work requirements are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Safety precautions when operating High Voltage (H.V.) switchgears are identified, in accordance with Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, industry standards and workplace procedures
       
Element: Identify H.V. switch gear type and determine correct operation, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Examine and assess H.V. switchgear conditions for safe operation, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Suppress H.V. switchgear related protection, where necessary, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Personnel participating in work are briefed and roles and responsibilities are confirmed, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Conduct H.V.switch gear operations
  • Mechanical operation and limitations of equipment is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Implications of proposed work actions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: H.V. switchgear is operated and its' status is confirmed, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: H.V. switchgear racking, testing, isolation, circuit earthing and reinstatement processes are carried out, in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and workplace procedures
       
Element: Test equipment integrity is confirmed, and H.V. switchgear is de-energised, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Validate H.V. switchgearintegrity
  • H.V. switchgear is inspected for safe operation, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: H.V. switchgear environment is inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, to ensure it meets all statutory and industry requirements
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • H.V switchgear status is reported, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Documentation is updated, in accordance with workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work requirements are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
Mechanical operation and limitations of equipment is identified, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
H.V. switchgear is inspected for safe operation, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
H.V switchgear status is reported, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

UEPOPS349 - Operate local H.V. switchgear
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