This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform high voltage (HV) field switching operation to a given schedule in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes the operation of circuit breakers, isolating devices, communicating with switching control officer or electrical control officer, isolating electrical equipment and line or worksite. It also includes proving area is de-energised and applying earthing equipment, issuing/accepting electrical permits and returning affected line and electrical equipment to service.

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 to undertake HV switching procedures to a given schedule

1.1

Switching and work schedules, plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists 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 HV switching 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, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures identified in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

Relevant authority is obtained to perform work in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Plant, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are 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

Carry out HV switching procedures to a given schedule

2.1

WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and followed to reduce incidents in accordance with workplace procedures

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

HV switching procedures to a given schedule are applied to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with a minimum of waste in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Communications with switching control officer are established and maintained throughout the isolation operation in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Electrical equipment, associated circuits, line/network or worksite to be switched, including paralleling, is isolated and proved de-energised using appropriate devices and earthed, where required, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6

Unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Relevant permits are prepared and issued in accordance with workplace procedures

2.8

Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Complete HV switching procedures to a given schedule

3.1

Completed switching is checked against work schedule 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 and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Plant, equipment and tools are cleaned, checked and returned to service in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Relevant work permits are signed off, safety devices removed and system re-energised and returned to service 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.

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