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

UEPOPS406 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and monitor D.C. electrical systems

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency UEPOPS406 - Operate and monitor D.C. electrical systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and monitor local and remote operation of Direct Current (D.C.) electrical system including switchgears, ring mains, switchboards, rectification and distribution systems.Electrical systems in power generating facilities distribute electrical power to system components and provide electrical protection for power sources and components.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan switching operations work, carry out operation of switch gears, switch boards and rectification systems,test switch gear and rectification equipment operation, analyse switch gear and rectification system equipment faults,inspect and monitor switch gear and switch board systems and the completion of all 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: Plan and prepare for switching operations
  • Safety issues related to operating and monitoring Direct Current (D.C.) electrical system plant are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and legislative requirements
       
Element: Work requirements are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, from appropriate personnel and documentation
       
Element: Documentation to determine D.C. electrical system plant status is assessed and evaluated, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Equipment inspection, preoperational check and field preparation for D.C. electrical system service is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations procedures
       
Element: Switchboard and equipment operational prerequisites and switching sequences are established, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
       
Element: Carry out operation of switchgears, switchboards and rectification systems
  • Operation of switchgear is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
       
Element: Isolation, removal and reinstatement of switchgear, switchboards and rectification systems are carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
       
Element: Paralleling and balancing requirements are assessed, in accordance with workplace procedures, to meet D.C. electrical system stability
       
Element: Rectification system is operated, isolated and reinstated, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations
       
Element: Test switchgear and rectification equipment operation
  • Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Switchgear and/or rectification system equipment is observed for correct operational response, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures, when response does not meet with documentation, D.C. electrical system integrity or personnel safety requirements
       
Element: Switchgear and/or rectification system equipment is returned to required operational status upon completion of testing, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Analyse system, switchgear and rectification equipment faults
  • Causes of abnormal D.C. electrical system and switchgear operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and by analysing technical and operational information
       
Element: Corrective action is taken, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: D.C. electrical system, and switchgear plant integrity and personnel safety are maintained, in accordance with workplace procedures, and in consultation with appropriate personnel and technical and operational documentation
       
Element: Inspect and monitor system and switchboards
  • D.C. electrical system and switchgear to be monitored and inspected is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: D.C. electrical system and switchgear is monitored and inspected, in accordance with workplace procedures, for normal operation or to detect deviations
       
Element: Appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures, when defects and abnormal operating conditions are detected
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Equipment problems and status are 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
Safety issues related to operating and monitoring Direct Current (D.C.) electrical system plant are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and legislative requirements 
 
 
 
 
Operation of switchgear is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' recommendations 
 
 
 
Operational tests are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
Causes of abnormal D.C. electrical system and switchgear operating conditions are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures, and by analysing technical and operational information 
 
 
D.C. electrical system and switchgear to be monitored and inspected is physically identified, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
Equipment problems and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 

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