Unit Code | UETDRDS018 |
Unit Title | Design distribution protection systems |
Application |
This unit includes the skills and knowledge required to design
distribution protection systems in the electricity supply industry
(ESI). It includes calculations of fault levels, selection of appropriate protection devices and automation requirements, and protection coordination schemes. It also includes recommendations to support the calculations, and compliance with workplace requirements. The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require 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 licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit. |
Pre-requisite Unit |
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices
in the workplace UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices UETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus |
Competency Field | Design |
Unit Sector | Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to design distribution protection systems |
1.1 Project requirements are determined
1.2 Design specifications are determined in accordance with workplace requirements 1.3 Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for site inspections are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order 1.4 Requirements for site inspections are determined in accordance with workplace requirements 1.5 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with workplace requirements |
2. Design distribution protection systems |
2.1 Site inspection is performed where required
2.2 Distribution protection systems are designed in accordance with workplace requirements 2.3 Systems modelling is used to evaluate and determine best outcomes in accordance with workplace requirements 2.4 Design is checked for compliance against legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice 2.5 Health and safety risks are identified and minimised or eliminated by using safety and control measures in the design process 2.6 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace requirements |
3. Complete work and documentation |
3.1 Completed work is checked against project and
workplace requirements 3.2 Work records, reports and documentation are completed, approved and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with workplace requirements |
Foundation Skills | Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions |
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other
variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information | This unit replaces and is not equivalent to UETDRDS006 Develop high voltage and low voltage distribution protection systems. |
Links | Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=229bace1-b7bc-4653-9300-dffb13ecfad7 |
Assessment Requirements
Performance Evidence |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be
relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and
performance criteria on at least two (2) separate occasions and
include:
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Knowledge Evidence |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be
relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and
performance criteria and include knowledge of:
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Assessment Conditions |
Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for
Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.
Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated conditions involving realistic and authentic activities that replicate operational workplace conditions. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Resources for assessment must include access to:
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