This unit covers the conducting of switching operations in a substation in accordance to a given instructions, switching schedule and established enterprises procedures. It includes the operation of substation switching devices such as circuit breakers, air break switches, fuses, reclosers, ring main units and isolators.

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 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 for substation switching to 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 substation 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 are assessed and control measures identified in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

Relevant authority is obtained to access and perform switching in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Plant, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work is 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 substation switching to 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

Substation switching to 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 isolation operation in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Electrical equipment, associated circuits, line/network or worksite to be switched is isolated and checked as de-energised using appropriate devices, earthed, where required, and load transferred in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

2.6

Substation switching to a given schedule is performed in accordance with work schedule, job requirements and workplace procedures

2.7

Unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures

2.8

Relevant work permits are prepared and issued in accordance with workplace procedures

2.9

Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Complete substation switching to given schedule

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

WHS/OHS and environmental incidents are reported in accordance with workplace procedures, as required

3.3

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

3.4

Tools, equipment and surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Relevant work permits are signed off, safety devices are removed, and the system is 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.

Substation