This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct testing and commissioning of wind turbine control systems.

Commissioning and testing is the process of ensuring that all aspects of the wind turbine control system which directs and regulates the behaviour of equipment, devices and systems is working efficiently and is meeting operational requirements.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, test wind turbine control system equipment, test wind turbine control system, commission wind turbine control system and complete all 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 for work

1.1

Requirements including scope of work and assigned roles are identified and 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

Plan for commissioning of wind turbine control system is developed, in accordance with workplace procedures, including sequencing and prioritising

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

Test systems equipment

2.1

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

2.2

Wind turbine control system equipment is visually inspected to ensure absence of any damage, defects or deterioration, in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan

2.3

Wind turbine control system equipment is tested, in conjunction with other related systems and equipment, to ensure correct operation, in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan

2.4

Wind turbine control system wiring system is checked and tested, in conjunction with other related systems and equipment, in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan

3

Test system

3.1

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

3.2

Wind turbine control system is visually inspected to ensure absence of any damage, defects or deterioration, in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan

3.3

Wind turbine control system is tested using appropriate plans, drawings and manuals, in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan

3.4

Wind turbine control system is tested, in conjunction with other related systems and equipment, in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan

3.5

Wind turbine control system test results are interpreted and documented, in accordance with workplace procedures, to confirm compliance with commissioning plan

4

Commission system

4.1

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

4.2

Wind turbine control system plant and equipment is set up, in accordance with workplace procedures, to meet operational requirements and manufacturers' specifications

4.3

Wind turbine control system is set up, in accordance with workplace procedures, to meet operational requirements and manufacturers' specifications

4.4

Wind turbine control system plans, drawings and manuals are used, in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan

4.5

Wind turbine control system equipment is commissioned, in accordance with workplace procedures and commissioning plan

4.6

Faulty wind turbine control system equipment is repaired, or reported, in accordance with workplace procedures

4.7

Final inspection is carried out, in accordance with workplace procedures

5

Complete work

5.1

Wind turbine control system commissioning is completed, and appropriate personnel are notified, in accordance with workplace procedures

5.2

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

5.3

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

5.4

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