This unit covers the filtering, sampling, testing and reinstating of insulating oil. It includes the dispatching of oil samples to a laboratory for higher level testing, if required. Post-operational servicing of equipment and/or plant and the identification of any related environment issues concerning disposal and safety are also associated with this unit.

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

Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirement 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 sample, test, filter and reinstate insulating oil

1.1

Works 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) workplace procedures for sampling, testing, filtering and reinstating insulating oil 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 prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

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

1.7

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

1.8

Liaison and communication issues with authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved to perform work, as required

1.9

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

1.10

Personnel participating in work are fully briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.11

Traffic management is planned and implemented in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Carry out sampling, testing, filtering and reinstating of insulating oil

2.1

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

2.2

Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are reported to immediate authorised personnel for directions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

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

2.4

Sampling, testing, filtering and reinstating of insulating oil are applied to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Sampling, testing, filtering and reinstating of the insulating oil is performed in accordance with work schedules, job requirements and workplace procedures

2.6

Unplanned events in the filtering, sampling and testing of insulating oil are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired essential knowledge and associated skills

2.8

Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures

3

Complete the sampling, testing, filtering and reinstating of insulating oil

3.10

Completed work is checked 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 cleaned and confirmed safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Tools, equipment, surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Relevant work permits are signed off and equipment is 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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