UETDRDU023Joint, terminate and maintain high voltage Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) cable

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What an assessment for UETDRDU023 must cover

61 assessable components: 4 elements (36 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to Joint, Terminate and Maintain HV EPR cable

  • 1.1Refer to and confirm legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice, and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed.
  • 1.2Obtain and confirm the work plan in line with workplace requirements.
  • 1.3Determine and obtain required materials in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements.
  • 1.4Determine, obtain and confirm tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are in working order.
  • 1.5Identify hazards, assess risks and apply appropriate control measures.
  • 1.6Prioritise and sequence work for completion according to the work plan and workplace requirements.
  • 1.7Prepare the worksite in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements.

2 Carry Out the Jointing and Terminating of HV EPR cable in New Installations

  • 2.1Apply and monitor legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice, and workplace requirements throughout the work.
  • 2.2Perform manual handling tasks, work in confined spaces, and use tools, equipment and PPE in line with workplace requirements.
  • 2.3Monitor and maintain hazard control measures in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 2.4Receive and sign work permits as per workplace procedures.
  • 2.5Test the cable prior to jointing or terminating as per the work plan and procedures.
  • 2.6Prepare the cable for jointing or terminating following the manufacturer’s instructions and workplace requirements.
  • 2.7Complete jointing or terminating of the cable in line with manufacturer’s instructions and workplace requirements.
  • 2.8Test the cable post-jointing or termination in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements.
  • 2.9Sign off work permits in line with workplace procedures.
  • 2.10Respond to incidents or unplanned events in line with workplace requirements.
  • 2.11Conduct quality checks of the work in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements.

3 Carry out the maintenance of de-energised HV EPR cable

  • 3.1Apply and monitor legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice, and organisational workplace requirements.
  • 3.2Carry out manual handling tasks, work in confined spaces, and use tools, equipment and PPE in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 3.3Monitor hazard control measures in line with workplace procedures.
  • 3.4Identify and spike or cut the cable in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 3.5Receive and sign work permits as per workplace procedures.
  • 3.6Test the cable in line with the work plan and workplace requirements.
  • 3.7Prepare the cable for maintenance following manufacturer’s instructions and workplace requirements.
  • 3.8Perform maintenance on the cable as per manufacturer’s instructions and workplace requirements.
  • 3.9Test the cable, joints and terminations according to the work plan and workplace requirements.
  • 3.10Sign off work permits in line with workplace procedures.
  • 3.11Respond to incidents or unplanned events in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 3.12Perform quality checks of the completed work in accordance with the work plan and procedures.

4 Complete Work and Documentation

  • 4.1Check joint, termination or maintenance for compliance against the work plan and workplace requirements.
  • 4.2Report incidents or unplanned events in line with workplace procedures.
  • 4.3Rehabilitate, clean and make the worksite safe in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 4.4Clean, check, and return tools and equipment to storage in line with workplace procedures.
  • 4.5Return or dispose of surplus materials according to workplace requirements.
  • 4.6Complete work records, reports and documentation in line with workplace requirements.

Performance evidence

  • apply relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements, including: o work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) o protecting existing underground services o handling underground power cables o using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) o identify hazards, assess risks, identify, apply and monitor control measures o obtaining, inspecting and using relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) o obtaining and signing on and off relevant work permits in accordance with workplace requirements o interpreting and using drawings, diagrams and instructions
  • complete at least one (1) of the following cable joints: o straight through o breech/branch /tee joint
  • use at least one (1) of the following cable jointing/terminating products: o taped resin o heat shrink o cold applied
  • complete at least two (2) of the following cable terminations: o transformer o switchgear o plugs, couplers and receptacles
  • use the following cable connection methods: o mechanical/screw connector o compression lug
  • complete the following cable maintenance tasks: o repair outer sheath o replace termination lug
  • complete at least one (1) of the following to determine cable electrical status: o spiking o guillotine or remote cutting
  • complete the following cable tests: o voltage o continuity o insulation resistance o phase identification
  • complete relevant work records, reports and documentation.

Knowledge evidence

  • legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements, including: o WHS/OHS o safe approach distances o working in confined spaces o excavation and trench safety o LPG equipment and testing o cable spiking, guillotine/remote cutting o manual handling
  • hazard, risk assessment and risk control requirements, including potential hazards
  • types and application of PPE
  • identification and safe use of correct tools and equipment
  • application, purpose and types of permits
  • events that constitute an incident or unplanned event
  • procedures for responding to an unplanned event or incident
  • cable alignment and identification
  • work plan requirements, including: o types of and layout of drawings o manufacturer’s instructions o testing plan o quality checklist o workplace documentation procedures
  • high voltage (HV) Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) cable, including: o types and sizes o common applications o construction, characteristics and properties o electrical stress control o minimum bending radius
  • cable jointing, terminating and maintenance requirements, including: o cable handling techniques o jointing principles, techniques and procedures o cable repair techniques and procedures o types of cable damage/defects o use of test equipment o testing procedures.

Foundation skills

  • Learning: Applies knowledge of procedures and equipment to complete tasks. Seeks clarification or additional information where required. Reflects on performance to improve future outcomes.
  • Reading: Reads and interprets work plans, cable diagrams, permits, standards, codes of practice, manufacturer’s instructions, and technical documentation relevant to jointing and maintaining HV cables.
  • Writing: Completes workplace documentation including hazard assessments, job records, incident reports, permits, and test results. Records information using required formats, terminology and legible handwriting or digital input.
  • Communication: Listens and responds to verbal instructions. Asks questions to confirm understanding. Participates in workplace discussions. Reports hazards or incidents clearly and promptly.
  • Numeracy: Interprets numerical information in technical drawings and specifications. Performs cable measurements. Test result calculations. Evaluates numerical data for voltage, continuity and resistance.

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Questions about assessing UETDRDU023

What does an assessment tool for UETDRDU023 need to cover?

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