FIELD                 ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

 

Review of Electricity Supply - Distribution Networks unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

Id

Electricity Supply

Electricity Supply - Distribution Networks

10511, 10513, 10529, 10544, 17632, 18030, 18032, 18033, 20059

 

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

 

Date new versions published                                                          November 2009

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2014

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

These unit standards have been reviewed to ensure they remain relevant to industry.  An industry consultation was conducted, all sectors of industry to which the standards were relevant were contacted and invited to comment, and all accredited organisations were also asked for their comments.  The review of the standards was informed by the feedback received.  No other standard setting bodies use these standards.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

·         Special notes updated.

·         Range statements updated.

·         Titles updated for standards 10511, 10544, 17632 and 20059.

·         Standard 17632 credits have decreased from 8 to 6.

 

Impact on existing provider accreditations

 

None.

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

None.

 

Impact on existing qualifications

 

Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.

 

Affected

The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set

The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits

The qualification lists a C or D category standard

Not materially affected

The qualification lists a standard that has a new title

The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

 

The following ESITO qualification is affected by the outcome of this review and will be revised in 2010.  The standard that generated the affected status is in bold.

 

Qualification title

Classification or standard in the qualification

National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4) [Ref: 0874]

10511, 10544, 17632, 20059

 

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 - Distribution Networks

Id

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

10511

Develop work plans for construction and servicing of overhead electricity lines and equipment

Develop work plans for construction and servicing of overhead electrical lines and equipment

4

6

B

10513

Determine condition of electrical lines

3

6

B

10529

Dismantle electricity network lines and structures

4

6

B

10544

Install power and telecommunications cables in an electricity supply environment

Install electrical lines and telecommunications cables in an electricity supply environment

4

6

B

17632

Overhaul distribution pole and tower hardware in electrical networks up to 66kV

Overhaul distribution pole and tower hardware in electricity networks up to 66kV

4

8

6

B

18030

Operate power-operated elevating work platforms (EWP) to prune trees around electrical lines

4

5

B

18032

Measure trees and lines for vegetation control around electrical lines to minimum approach distance

2

4

B

18033

Carry out winch assisted tree felling in the electricity supply industry

4

10

B

20059

Terminate LV polymeric insulated power cables in the electricity supply industry

Terminate low voltage (LV) polymeric insulated power cables in the electricity supply industry

3

4

B