This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in wind turbine control systems, associated accessories and wiring systems.

The diagnosis and repair of faults in wind turbine control systems, associated accessories and wiring systems requires the inspection, repair and verification that they are operating efficiently and meeting operational requirements.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, verify fault, find fault, determine cause of fault, rectify or repair fault and complete work tasks. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or on site.

Power generation maintenance personnel are typically trained and authorised to receive permits to work.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Note: Workplace practice

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit of competency may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace, where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional and/or other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan and prepare work

1.1

Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and are confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are reviewed in preparation for work

1.3

Resources are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification

1.4

Relevant plans, drawings and manuals are selected and used, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Correct materials and components for work are obtained and inspected for compliance with job specification

1.6

Work is planned, sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.8

Work area is prepared, in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Verify fault

2.1

Wind turbine control system drawings, circuit diagrams, flow charts, equipment manuals and expert personnel are consulted

2.2

Fault indicators, technical information and approved diagnostic techniques are used to verify reported faults, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Wind turbine control system faults are reproduced and monitored, if practical, in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Find fault

3.1

Isolations for work are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Wind turbine control system equipment components, wires, cables, terminations and support fixings are inspected for obvious faults, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Diagnostic techniques are selected and used to determine wind turbine control system fault, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Faulty wind turbine control system equipment and components are localised or isolated, and the malfunction is confirmed by inspection and testing, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Test and measurement instruments are used, in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions

4

Determine cause of fault

4.1

Appropriate personnel are consulted, in accordance with workplace procedures, to obtain details relating to faulty wind turbine control system equipment

4.2

Wind turbine control system monitoring equipment, fault indicators and maintenance records are reviewed to obtain details relating to faulty equipment

4.3

Analysis of available evidence, is undertaken, in accordance with workplace procedures

5

Repair or rectify fault

5.1

Isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace procedures

5.2

Faulty, worn, damaged or unsecured wind turbine control system equipment or components are replaced, repaired or secured, in accordance with workplace procedures

5.3

Wind turbine control system equipment or components are selected and replaced, as required, in accordance with manufactures' specifications and workplace procedures

5.4

Disconnected wind turbine control system components are reconnected and all terminations are checked to ensure they are electrically and mechanically sound, in accordance with workplace procedures

5.5

All faults are repaired or rectified, in accordance with workplace procedures

5.6

Correct operation of the wind turbine control system is confirmed, in accordance with workplace procedures

5.7

Final inspection is performed, in accordance with workplace procedures

6

Complete work

6.1

Work is completed and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures

6.2

Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with workplace procedures

6.3

Tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures

6.4

Work completion details are finalised, in accordance with workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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.

Electricity generation

Maintenance