UETTDRSB22
Carry out power systems substation inspection


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out power system substation inspection in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes the security, electrical and environmental inspections of substations, , recording of information and reporting defective/non-compliant conditions in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures.

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 and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Plan to carry out substation inspections

1.1

Work schedules, construction plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are obtained and analysed

1.2

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

1.3

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

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

Risk control measures are identified, prioritised, implemented and evaluated against the work schedule

1.6

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

1.7

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

1.8

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

1.9

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

2

Carry out substation inspections

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

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), rescue from live electrical apparatus and other related safety procedures are in place in accordance with job requirements and/or workplace procedures

2.3

Safe working documentation is acquired, as appropriate, and requirements completed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

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

2.5

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

2.6

Substation equipment, environmental protection systems and security systems are inspected to comply with job requirements and workplace procedures

2.7

Critical defects are assessed for level of safety/system impact and communicated to appropriate personnel for further action

2.8

Minor defects and/or non-conformances are rectified in-situ

2.9

Substation inspections are performed to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and in accordance with workplace procedures

2.10

Unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Record the outcomes of substation inspections

3.1

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

3.2

Safe working documentation is surrendered 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, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and appropriate personnel are notified

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

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.


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

Substation