Inspect plant and apparatus in the electricity power utilities environment

This standard is about performing inspection work on electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic plant and apparatus in an electricity power utilities environment. It includes the processes and procedures that need to be rigorously and methodically followed to make sure that the finished work meets the quality assurance and operating specifications set by your organisation.

This standard is suitable for a crafts person or technician working in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of wind turbine components in the power utilities environment.

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1. follow and maintain safe working and environment practices in accordance with your organisation’s requirements throughout the duration of the work
2. use your organisation’s documentation and work instructions to determine the work location
3. conduct a site-specific risk assessment in accordance with your organisation’s requirements
4. develop a work plan that includes the content and sequence of tasks needed to complete the work activity
5. inform parties directly and indirectly responsible for completing the work activity of the work plan
6. plan and carry out all work in accordance with your organisation’s policy and work procedures
7. carry out a pre-use inspection of the tools and equipment to be used, checking condition and service information in accordance with your organisation’s requirements
8. select and wear required personal protective equipment when completing work activities in accordance with your organisation’s requirements
9. apply and adhere to control measures in accordance with the requirements of the Safe System of Work (SSOW)
10. locate the plant and establish what equipment is to be inspected in accordance with your organisation’s requirements
11. inspect plant and apparatus in accordance with equipment specification, inspection procedures and work instructions
12. record defects and determine variations in the performance of the plant and apparatus against its operating specification and performance
13. store tools and equipment on completion of the work activity
14. dispose of waste materials and hazardous substances in accordance with your organisation’s requirements
15. leave the work area in a condition which is consistent with good housekeeping practice
16. report unavailable or defective tools, equipment and resources
17. read and interpret your organisation’s work instructions and supporting documentation
18. maintain documentation and report the results and findings of inspect work and activities
19. deal with problems within the limits of own job role responsibility
20. report problems outside job role responsibility to designated personnel

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1. your responsibilities under current environmental, health and safety legislation and your organisation’s procedures in relation to the work to be carried out
2. your organisation’s reporting lines and authorisation roles and responsibilities
3. your organisation’s policies and procedures that directly impact on the work to be undertaken
4. your organisation’s procedures and processes for reporting problems with tools and equipment
5. what processes and procedures need to be followed and complied with when inspecting and preparing tools and equipment prior to use
6. the instructions on how to use tools and equipment safely and the processes and requirements for undertaking routine checks
7. what personal protective equipment needs to be worn when undertaking work activities
8. what materials and substances are dangerous and hazardous to health
9. how to maintain safe working and environmental practices throughout the duration of the work
10. how to minimise risks to self and others when undertaking work activities
11. your organisation’s work instructions, information and reporting systems and documentation
12. how to respond to the different types and categories of emergency situations that might occur
13. what inspection processes and equipment to use for a specific and given purpose
14. how read and analyse inspection data, interpret and record findings
15. how to recognise and report inaccurate and incorrect work instructions and documentation

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2027

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Current

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Original

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Energy & Utility Skills

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EUSWT05

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Electrical Engineer, Engineering Installation Engineer, Engineering Technicians

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inspect, plant, apparatus, electricity, power, utilities, environment, utility, wind, turbines

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