2)

This competency standard unit is intended to augment formally acquired competencies. It is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training

Prerequisite Unit(s)

4)

Competencies

4.1)

Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed:

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

UEENEEE108A

Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage (ELV) circuit

UEENEEE119A

Solve problems in multiple path extra low voltage (ELV) a.c. circuits

UEENEEE137A

Document and apply measures to control OHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

UEENEEG101A

Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits

UEENEEK123A

Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus

UEENEEK127A

Diagnose and rectify faults in renewable energy control systems

UEENEEK128A

Solve problems in stand-alone renewable energy systems

UEENEEK134A

Install ELV stand-alone photovoltaic power systems

Literacy and numeracy skills

4.2)

Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and maths skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 “Literacy and Numeracy”

Reading

3

Writing

3

Numeracy

3

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Prepare to inspect and test an RE installation.

1.1

OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood.

1.2

Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed.

1.3

Safety hazards, which have not previously been identified, are noted and established risk control measures are implemented.

1.4

Documentation or deemed to comply standard on which installation is based is reviewed and understood.

1.5

Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved on the work site.

1.6

Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to verify compliance are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.

1.7

Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with requirements.

2

Visually inspect and conduct safety testing on the installation.

2.1

OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.

2.2

The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.

2.3

Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.

2.4

Wiring is checked for suitability for the environments in which they are installed and suitably protected from damage or overheating.

2.5

Cable conductor sizes are acquired as meeting current-carrying capacity requirements and voltage\- drop

2.6

Protection methods and devices are validated as meeting co-ordination requirements for overload and short-circuit protection.

2.7

Switchgear and control gear is validated as being appropriately rated and meeting functional requirements.

2.8

Evidence that electrical equipment complies with safety requirements is cited.

2.9

Earthing system components are checked that they are correctly located and conductors correctly sized.

2.10

Marking on switchboards are checked for accuracy and clarity and comply with requirements.

2.11

Visual inspection is conducted to ensure that the system complies with requirements.

2.12

Testing is conducted to verify that circuit connections are correct; voltage drop is within limits; circuit protection operates as intended; polarities are correct; charging rates are compliant with specification

3

Report inspection and test findings.

3.1

OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.

3.2

Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.

3.3

Non-compliance defects are identified and reported in accordance with established procedures

3.4

Recommendations for rectifying defects are made in accordance with established procedures.

3.5

Documentation is completed in accordance with established procedures.

8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence must show that knowledge has been acquired of verifying compliance and functionality of renewable energy installations.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

KS01-EK149A

RE installations, ELV installation requirements

Evidence shall show an understanding of ELV renewable energy installation requirements to an extent indicated by the following aspects:

T1 RE installations, ELV installation requirements encompassing:

Requirements for installation of wiring and equipment

Compliant methods for providing protection

Requirements for installation planning and selection of equipment

Testing and verification requirements

Documentation encompassing:

results of tests conducted that comply with requirements and ensure the RE - ELV installation is safe, including any formal documents of the results of testing required by authorities.

documents of periodic inspection and testing of RE - ELV wiring and equipment including any tagging, in accordance with requirements.

9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit of competency and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit of competency and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines.

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and, performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment

9.1)

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry’s preferred model for all training agreements. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with Industry and, Regulatory policy in this regard.

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.

The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Hence, sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature so as to minimise error in judgment.

Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practiced. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met.

The evidence on which competency in this unit is based shall be considered holistically for each element on at least two occasions comprising:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range; and

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range; and

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit. It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements. and

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment; and

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures; and

Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:

Verify compliance and functionality of renewable energy installations as described as described in 8) and including:

A

Selecting correct tools and testing equipment.

B

Identifying visual non-compliance defects.

C

Using effective methods for conducting tests.

D

Identifying non-compliance from test results.

E

Identifying causes of non-compliance.

F

Completing mandatory reporting.

G

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

9.3)

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.

Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this competency standard unit.

Resources required to assess this unit are listed above in Context of assessment’, which should also be used in the formal learning/assessment environment.

Note:
Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment it must ensure that the conditions for assessment are authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and is consistent with the approved industry simulation policy.

In addition to the resources listed above in Context of and specific resources for assessment, evidence should show demonstrated competency in verifying compliance and functionality of general electrical installations.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This competency standard unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 “Assessment Guidelines”.

Note:

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this competency standard unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

9.5)

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit.

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEE101A and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit.

10) This relates to the unit of competency as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This competency standard unit shall be demonstrated in relation to verifying compliance and functionality of at least two electrical installations comprising a PV Array of at least 450 W, a battery bank, an inverter, a battery charger (or Inverter/Charger) and a generating set with reference to AS 4509, AS 4086 and AS/NZS 5033, AS 3010 including relevant sections of AS/NZS 3000.

Generic terms are used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range of Variables in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

5)

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.

License to practice

3)

The skills and knowledge described in this unit do NOT require a licence to practice in the workplace at ELV levels, subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to occupational health and safety and where applicable contracts of training such as apprenticeships and the like.

Note:

Compliance with permits may be required in various jurisdictions and typically relates to the operation of plant, machinery and equipment such as elevating work platforms, powder operated fixing tools, power operated tools, vehicles, road signage and traffic control, lifting equipment and the like. Permits may also be required for some work environments such as confined spaces, working aloft, near live electrical apparatus, site rehabilitation and the like.

Compliance may be required in various jurisdictions relating to currency in first aid, confined space, lifting, risk safety measure and the like.