This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install network infrastructure electrical equipment in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes terminating and/or connecting equipment, conducting relevant pre-commissioning tests involving the equipment/system, and interpreting tests against agreed specifications.

Electrical equipment includes but is not limited to transformers, fuse switches, drop out switches, sectionalisers, links, surge arrestors, gas filled and/or oil filled switches, which are relevant to transmission, distribution and rail networks.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.

Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare for installation of network infrastructure electrical equipment

1.1

Work schedules, construction plans and drawings, material lists and workplace procedures are received and confirmed

1.2

Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified and communicated with relevant personnel

1.3

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and workplace procedures for the installation of electrical equipment (network infrastructure) are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed

1.4

Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant personnel and in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Hazards are identified, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) risks assessed and control measures identified in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

Relevant work permits are obtained, understood and signed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Plant, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work is identified, obtained and confirmed in working order

1.8

Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures

1.9

Traffic management plan is confirmed as being applied in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Install network infrastructure electrical equipment

2.1

WHS/OHS, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are monitored and followed to reduce incidents in the workplace

2.2

Requirements for lifting and/or climbing and/or working at heights and the use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Installation of network infrastructure electrical equipment is completed in accordance with work schedule, construction plans and drawing and workplace procedures

2.4

Unplanned events in the installation of electrical equipment are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Complete installation of network infrastructure electrical equipment

3.1

Completed work is checked/tested against work schedule, construction plans and drawings for compliance and anomalies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

WHS/OHS and environmental incidents are reported in accordance with workplace procedures, as required

3.3

Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Tools, equipment and surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Relevant work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace procedures

3.6

Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed 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.

Not applicable.

Industry Specific Cross Discipline