This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out surveys using thermovision techniques in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes thermographic inspections of transmission/distribution systems and/or substation equipment. It also includes surveying, inspecting, recording information and reporting of defective/non-compliant conditions in accordance with 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 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

Plan to carry out thermographic surveys

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 is 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 thermographic surveys

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 immediate authorised personnel for directions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6

Circuit load conditions are assessed, relevant personnel and/or organisations consulted and appropriate circuit adjustments made prior to survey in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Substation equipment and/or transmission/distribution systems are surveyed, joints, connections and components surveyed and assessed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.8

Non-conformance defects are assessed for level of safety/system impact and communicated to appropriate personnel for further action in accordance with workplace procedures

2.9

Circuits are restored to pre-survey conditions and appropriate personnel/organisations informed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.10

Thermographic surveys are performed to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures

2.11

Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Record the outcomes of thermographic surveys

3.1

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

3.2

Safe working documentation is surrendered if appropriate

3.3

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

3.4

Tools, equipment, surplus resources and materials are 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 relevant personnel notified

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.

Substation