This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults in large scale wind turbine electrical systems.

Diagnosis and repair of faults is the process of optimising large scale wind turbine electrical system performance through regular inspection and verification of operational efficiency.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to gather data, interpret data to establish hypothesis about wind turbine electrical system fault, repair wind turbine electrical system fault and record wind turbine electrical system fault. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision in an electrical, electronic and/or mechanical equipment repair workshop or on site.

Power generation maintenance personnel are trained and authorised to receive permits to work.

Licensing/Certification Information

The application of the skills and knowledge described within this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace. Other conditions may also apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit. For this unit persons must have one of the following as an entry requirement:

• Unrestricted Electrical Licence issued in an Australian State or Territory, or
• Electrical Fitter Occupational Licence issued in an Australian State or Territory, or
• UEEEL0028 Conduct compliance and functional verification of electrical apparatus and existing circuits, or

UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations.