FIELD                 ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

 

Review of Electricity Supply unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

Id

Electricity Supply

Electricity Supply - Core Skills

18027

Electricity Supply - Distribution Networks

10543, 10550, 10551, 18026, 20063, 20064, 20073, 20074

 

The Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          August 2009

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2012

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

These unit standards have been reviewed to ensure they remain relevant to industry.  As a result of industry consultation, legislation and terminology have been updated, and some practices which are no longer carried out have been removed.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

·         Special notes updated.

·         Range statements updated.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

None.

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

None.

 

Impact on existing qualifications

 

None.

 

Review Categories and changes to classification, title, level and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

 

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Subfield         Electricity Supply

Domain          Electricity Supply – Core Skills

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

18027

Draw sketches and interpret electricity supply service plans

2

4

B

 

Domain          Electricity Supply – Distribution Networks

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10543

Identify and protect underground services during excavation and reinstatement

3

10

B

10550

Joint HV polymeric insulated power cables from 22kV to 33kV in the electricity supply industry

4

8

B

10551

Joint HV paper insulated power cables from 22kV to 33kV in the electricity supply industry

5

8

B

18026

Carry out a rescue from an electricity supply services pit

3

2

B

20063

Terminate HV polymeric insulated power cables from 22kV to 33kV in the electricity supply industry

4

8

B

20064

Terminate HV paper insulated power cables from 22kV to 33kV in the electricity supply industry

5

8

B

20073

Demonstrate knowledge of the installation of power and telecommunications cables

2

2

B

20074

Demonstrate knowledge of the construction of LV and HV power cables and cable preparation

2

4

B