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

UEPOPS456 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform switching to a switching program

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency UEPOPS456 - Perform switching to a switching program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform switching to a switching program.An electricalswitchcan alternate a load between two sources either manually or automatically when sensors detect one of the sources has lost or gained power. A switchis installed where the backup generator is located so that the generator can be used to provide temporary electrical power, as required.Competency in this unit requires the ability to prepare for switching program, carry out switching program, and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator in, in a power generation facility.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 for switching program
  • Authorisation is confirmed to perform switching operation with coordinating personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice and environmental obligations are identified, applied and monitored
       
Element: Contingency plan is discussed with personnel coordinating switching program, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Permits and access requirements are identified prior to program commencement, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Documentation is received and checked prior to starting switching program, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Carry out switching program
  • Personnel involved in switching program is confirmed and they are directed to switching locations, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Communication is established and maintained with personnel coordinating switching program, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Access to electrical power generation plant is obtained, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Switching program steps are verified before and after each operation, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Switching steps are documented upon completion of each operation, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Permits are issued, monitored and recorded, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Switching program is completed and is recorded, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Equipment problems, abnormalities and status are reported, in accordance with workplace
       
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
Authorisation is confirmed to perform switching operation with coordinating personnel, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
Personnel involved in switching program is confirmed and they are directed to switching locations, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equipment problems, abnormalities and status are reported, in accordance with workplace 
 

Forms

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