This unit covers developing engineering solutions to resolve problems with energy supply system protection. It encompasses working safely; applying extensive knowledge of energy supply system protection operation, protection devices and their application; gathering and analysing data; applying problem-solving techniques and developing and documenting solutions and alternatives.

Typical protection problems are those encountered in meeting performance requirements and compliance standards, revising a protection operating parameters and dealing with protection malfunctions.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit requires a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.

Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing 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 develop engineering solution for energy supply system protection problems

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood

1.2

Established WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed

1.3

The extent of the protection problem is determined from performance specifications and situation reports and in consultation with relevant personnel

1.4

Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved in the work

1.5

Effective strategies are formed to ensure solution development and implementation is carried out efficiently

2

Develop engineering solution for energy supply system protection

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed

2.2

Knowledge of supply system protection arrangements, operation, device characteristics and applications are applied to developing solutions to supply system protection problems

2.3

Parameters, specifications and performance requirements in relation to each protection problem are obtained in accordance with established procedures

2.4

Approaches to resolving supply system protection problems are analysed to provide most effective solutions

2.5

Unplanned events are dealt with safely and effectively consistent with regulatory requirements and enterprise policies

2.6

Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational or professional standards

3

Test, document and implement engineering solution for energy supply system protection problems

3.1

Solutions to protection problems are tested to determine their effectiveness and modified where necessary

3.2

Adopted solutions are documented, including instruction for their implementation that incorporates risk control measure to be followed

3.3

Appropriately competent and qualified person/s required to implement solutions to supply system protection problems is coordinated in accordance with regulatory requirements and enterprise policies

3.4

Justification for solutions used to solve supply system protection problems is documented for inclusion in work/project development records in accordance with professional standards

Note: A license to practice in the workplace is required for work involving direct access to plant and equipment connected to installation wiring at voltages above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c

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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