Lineman Assessment

NATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARDS
FOR
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINEMAN
(NC2 &NC3)
Department of Occupational Standards

Ministry of Labour and Human Resources
Thimphu Bhutan
(October 2016)
FOR
TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINEMAN
(NC2 & NC3)

Ministry of Labour and Human Resources
Thimphu Bhutan
(October 2016)
First Publication 2009
First Revision 2016
© Department of Occupational Standards (DOS), MoLHR
Table of Contents
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................ i
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ....................................................................................... ii
Packaging of Qualifications for Transmission and Distribution Lineman .........iii
OVERVIEW OF UNIT COMPETENCIES ................................................................iv
Provide service connections to domestic household ............................ 1
Carry out maintenance of distribution lines ............................................ 4
Carry out maintenance of distribution Transformer............................... 7
Carry out installation of Distribution lines ............................................. 11
Carry out installation of transmission lines ........................................... 15
Carry out maintenance of transmission lines ....................................... 19
ANNEXURE ..................................................................................................... 23
1.1 National Competency Standards (NCS) ........................................ 23
1.2 Purpose of National Competency Standards ................................ 23
1.3 Bhutan Vocational Qualifications Framework (BVQF) ................. 23
1.4 BVQF Levels ...................................................................................... 24
1.5 PURPOSE .......................................................................................... 26
1.6 Coding used for national competency standards ......................... 27
1.7 Assessment Guide ............................................................................ 29

FOREWORD
The Department of Occupational Standards of the Ministry of Labour and

Human Resources is pleased to present the National Competency Standards
(NCSs) for Plumber. The standards represent the fruits of hard work and
invaluable experiences gained by the department since its establishment in the
latter half of 2003. The main aim of developing NCS is to set up a well-defined
nationally recognized Vocational Qualifications System that will help set a
benchmark for the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) System
in our country aligned to international best practices.
NCS is one of the base pillars in the Bhutan Vocational Qualifications

Framework (BVQF) and is the first step in its implementation. The NCS are
developed and revised to ensure that employees or vocational graduates
possess and acquire the desired competencies required by industries and
employers. In order to ensure this close match in supply and demand of
competencies, NCS have been developed and revised in close consultation and
partnership with industry experts and validated by the Technical Advisory
Committees of the concerned economic sectors.
A vocational education and training system based on NCS shall ensure that
delivered training is of a high quality and relevant to the needs of the labour
market. As a result, future TVET graduates will be better equipped to meet the
need and expectations of industries and employers. This positive impact on the
employability of TVET graduates will enhance the reputation of vocational
education and training and make it attractive to school leavers.
I gratefully acknowledge collaboration and the valuable contributions made by

experts from industries during the consultation and validation processes of the
standards. I look forward for continued engagement and participation of the
industry and employers in the development of a quality assured demand driven
TVET system and to build competent and productive national workforce that will
contribute to the continued socio-economic progress of our country.
Director
Ministry of Labour and Human Resource
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
NATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR TRANSMISSION AND

DISTRIBUTION LINEMAN
Validation date : 21/10/2016
Endorsement date: 27/10/2016
Date of Review : 21/10/2019 (Max. 3 years)
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) members for the Power Sector

involved in the validation of NCS:
1) Ugyen Dorji (Chairperson) Sr. Manager.ESD, BPC, Phuntsholing

2) Karma Loday (Member Secretary) CPO.DOS, MoLHR, Thimphu
3) K. B Burji, Assistant Engineer, Bhutan Board Product Ltd, Tala
4) Arun Gurung, Executive Engineer, PCAL, Gomtu
5) Passang Sherpa, Dy. General Manager, BCCL, Pasakha
6) Chungdu Gyeltshen, Manager, TMD, BPC, Phuntsholing
Subject experts involved during the consultative workshop to review and

revise the NCS:
1. Lungten Norbu, Lineman, ESD, BPC, Phuntsholing

2. Dechen Dorji, Lineman, ESD, BPC, Phuntsholing
3. Gyeltshen, Lineman, TMD, BPC, Phuntsholing
4. Lham Chophel, Asst. Lineman, ESD, BPC, Phuntsholing
5. Namgay Tshering, Sr. Technician, ESD, BPC, Phuntsholing
6. Tharchen, Sr. Technician, TMD, BPC, Phuntsholing
7. Phub Dorji, Sr. Technician, SMD, BPC, Phuntsholing
8. Parsu Ram Mishra, Sr. Technician, SMD, BPC, Phuntsholing
Development Group (Facilitator):

1. Tshewang, Dy.Chief Program Officer, SQD, DOS, MoLHR
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Packaging of Qualifications for Transmission and Distribution
Lineman
The National Competency Standards for the Transmission and Distribution

lineman comprises of six units which are clustered into following levels of
qualifications.
National Certificate Level 3
Carry out maintenance of transmission Lines

(7413-U6-L3)
Carry out installation of transmission lines

(7413-U5-L3)
Carry out installation of Distribution lines

(7413-U4-L2)
Carry out maintenance of distribution transformer

(7413-U3-L2)
Carry out maintenance of Distribution lines

(7413-U2-L2)
Provide Service Connections to domestic households

(7413-U1-L2)
ENTRY
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OVERVIEW OF UNIT COMPETENCIES
UNIT TITLE ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCE
Provide service 1. Inspect internal household wirings and fittings

connections to domestic
2. Provide service connections
households.
Carry out maintenance 1. Diagnose the distribution line faults

of distribution lines
2. Service the distribution lines and accessories
Carry out maintenance 1. Diagnose the distribution transformer faults

of distribution
2. Service the distribution transformer
transformer
Carry out installation of 1. Install High Tension & Low Tension lines
distribution lines
2. Lay Underground(UG) cables
Carry out installation of 1. Erect transmission tower

transmission lines
2. Install transmission lines
Carry out maintenance 1. Diagnose the transmission line faults

of transmission lines
2. Service the transmission lines and fittings
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UNIT TITLE : Provide service connections to domestic
household
DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the competencies required to carry

out inspection of internal household wiring
connections and fittings and providing of service
connections.
CODE : 7413 –U1- L2
ELEMENTS OF
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
COMPETENCE
1. Inspect internal 1.1 Select and use required tools and equipment
household wiring as per the job requirement following standards
connections and procedures.
fittings
1.2 Inspect wiring specifications and recommend
for necessary action as per the job requirement
following standard procedures.
1.3 Inspect fixtures and fittings specification and
recommend for necessary action as per the job
requirement following standard procedures.
1.4 Conduct insulation test and take necessary
action as per the job requirement following
standard procedures.
1.5 Conduct earthing test and take necessary
action as per the job requirement following
2. Provide service 2.1 Select and use required tools and equipment
connections as per the job requirement following standard
procedures.
2.2 Install service lines as per the job requirement
2.3 Install1energy meter as per the job requirement
RANGE STATEMENT
Tools and Equipment may include but not limited to:
 Insulation tester  Multi meter

 Earth tester  Clamp-On-Meter
PPE may include but not limited to:
 Gloves  Ear muff

 Helmet  Dust mask
 Safety shoes  Safety belt
 Goggles
Performance of this unit is expected to be carried out the following

standards:
 Occupational health and Safety regulations (OHS)

 BEA rules and regulations
Critical Aspects:
 Demonstrate compliance with safety regulations applicable to work site

operations
 Provide domestic household electrical connections.
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UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE UNDERPINNING SKILLS
 Basic first aid  Handling of tools and equipment

 Meter reading  Team work
 Billing  Communication skills
 Types of energy meter  Planning
 Household fixtures and fitting  Interpersonal relations
specification
 Safety signs and symbols
 Wiring knowledge
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UNIT TITLE : Carry out maintenance of distribution lines

out diagnosis of distribution line faults and servicing
of distribution lines.
CODE : 7413- U2-L2
ELEMENTS OF
COMPETENCE
1. Diagnose the 1.1 Select and use required PPE as per the job
distribution line faults requirement following standard procedures
1.2 Select and use required diagnostic tools and
equipment as per the job requirement
following standard procedures
1.3 Troubleshoot the distribution line to identify the
faults as per the job requirement following
2. Service the distribution 2.1 Select and use service tools and equipment
lines as per the job requirement following standard
procedures.
2.2 Prepare estimates of materials as per the job
2.3 Prepare materials as per the job requirement
2.4 Replace the faulty components as per job
2.5 Repair the faulty components as per job
requirement following standard procedures
2.6 Test the distribution lines as per the job
2.7 Document the records as per the job
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RANGE STATEMENT
Personal Protective equipment (PPE) may include but not limited to:

 Goggles
Diagnostic Tools and Equipment may include but not limited to:
 Insulation tester  Multi meter

 Tester  Hot stick tester (online tester)
 Earthing rods/clamps
Faults may include but not limited to:
 Breakages  Disc/pin insulator puncture)

 Leakages  Conductor snapping
 Lightening Arrester failure
Service tools and equipment may include but not limited to:
 Wrench set  Spade

 Pliers  Crowbar
 Screw driver  Pulley
 Rope
Faulty components may include but not limited to:
 Conductor  Poles
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 Insulator  Fuses
 Switches
Performance of this unit is expected to be carried to the following standards:
 Occupational Health Safety Regulations (OHS)

Critical Aspects:

operations
 Troubleshoot to identify the faults.
 Basic First Aid  Interpretation of drawings and

specifications
 Types of faults
 Safe handling of tools and
 Types of conductor equipment
 Distribution system/ networks  Measurement
 Electrical signs, symbols and circuits  Working at height
 Related Trade theory  Physically fit
 Pole/ladder climbing
 Team work
 Communication
 Coordination
 Problem solving
 Negotiations
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UNIT TITLE : Carry out maintenance of distribution Transformer

out diagnosis of distribution transformer faults and
servicing of distribution transformer.
CODE : 7413 –U3- L2
ELEMENTS OF
COMPETENCE
distribution requirement following standard procedures
transformer faults
equipment as per the job requirement following
1.3 Troubleshoot the distribution transformer to identify
the faults as per the job requirement following
2. Service the 2.1 Prepare and place safety signs and symbols as per
distribution the job requirement following standard procedures
transformer
2.2 Select and use service tools and equipment as
per the job requirement following standard
procedures.
2.6 Repair the faulty distribution transformer
components as per job requirement following
standard procedures
2.7 Top up transformer oils as per the job requirement
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2.8 Test the distribution transformer as per the job
2.9 Document the record as per the job requirement
RANGE STATEMENT
 Insulation tester  Break Down Voltage (BDV)

testing kit
 Multi meter
 Clamp-on-meter
 Hand tools

 Goggles
 Oil leakage  Bushing failure

 Breakages  Short circuits
 Insulation failure
 Pliers  Rope
 Wrench set  Pulley
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 Socket set  Hammer
 Screw driver
Materials may include but not limited to:
 Transformer oils  Nuts and bolts/washers

 Silica gel  Gaskets
 Bushing  Fuse
 Bushing  Nuts and bolts

 Silica gel  Fuse
 Arcing horn Gap
Performance of this unit is expected to be carried out to the following

standards:
 Occupational health and Safety regulations (OHS)

Critical Aspects:

operations
 Troubleshoot to identify the distribution transformer faults
 Types of distribution transformer  Handling of tools and equipment

 Basic first aid  Team work
 Components of distribution
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transformer  Communication skills
 Working principle of distribution  Problem solving
transformer
 Types of distribution transformer
faults
 Fuse ratings
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UNIT TITLE : Carry out installation of Distribution lines
DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the competencies required to carry out

installation of high T (11 & 33 kV) and low tension
distribution lines and laying of underground cables.
CODE : 7413 – U4- L2
ELEMENTS OF
COMPETENCE
1. Install HT & LT 1.1 Identify the locations for installation of distribution

distribution lines lines as per the job requirement following
1.2 Select and use required tools and equipment as
per the job requirement
1.3 Select and use required PPE as per the job
requirement
1.4 Prepare foundations for erection of poles as per
the job requirement following standard
procedures.
1.5 Prepare poles for installations as per the job
1.6 Erect the poles as per the job requirement
1.7 Fit the pole accessories and hard ware fittings as
procedures
1.8 Provide spike earthing as per the standard
procedures.
1.9 Prepare the conductors as per the job
1.10 String the conductors as per the job requirement
1.11 Fit gang operating switch (GO) as per the job
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1.12 Test the lines as per the job requirement following
standard procedures
2. Lay UG cables 2.1 Identify the locations for laying of UG cables as

procedures.
2.2 Prepare cable trench as per the job requirement
2.3 Prepare UG cables as per the job requirement
2.4 Lay UG cables as per the job requirement
2.5 Provide cable jointing as per job requirement
2.6 Provide cable termination and earthing as per the
job requirement the standard procedures.
2.7 Test the UG cables as per the job requirement
RANGE STATEMENT
Tools and equipment may include but not limited to:
 Wrench set  Spade

 Pliers  Crowbar
 Screw driver  Pulley
 Knife  Rope
 Crimping tools  Axe
 Insulation tester
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)may include but not limited to:
 Helmet  Gloves
Pole accessories may include but not limited to:
 Cross brace arms  Stay set

 Insulators  Anti-climbing device
 Single cross arm  Danger name plate
 H-Frame O  Fittings
 Label plate

standards:
 Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHS)

BEA rules and regulations
Critical aspects:

operations
 String the conductor lines
 Provide cable terminations
 Types of conductors  Interpretation of drawings and

specifications
 Distribution system/ networks
 Electrical signs, symbols and circuits equipment
 Related Trade theory  Measurement
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 Types of UG cables  Working at height
 Types of cable joints/terminations  Physically fit
 Pole climbing
 Team work
 Communication
 Coordination
 Problem solving
 Negotiations
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UNIT TITLE : Carry out installation of transmission lines

construction of transmission tower and installation of
transmission lines (above 66kV)
CODE : 7413 -U5- L3
ELEMENTS OF
COMPETENCE
1. Construct 1.1 Identify the locations for installation of

transmission tower transmission tower as per the job requirement
1.2 Select and use required tools and equipment as
per the job requirement
1.3 Select and use required PPE as per the job
1.4 Prepare tower foundations as per the job
1.5 Fit tower accessories and fittings as per the job
1.6 Provide earthing as per the standard procedures.
1.7 Test the earthing as per the job requirement
2. Install 2.1 Prepare corridor/ right of way(ROW) as per the

Transmission lines job requirement following standard procedures
2.2 Prepare conductors as per the job requirement
following standard procedures\
2.3 String the conductors as per the job requirement
2.4 Fit the tower accessories as per the job
2.5 Provide earthing and optical fiber connections as
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procedures.
2.6 Test the lines as per the job requirement following
standard procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
Tools and Equipment may include but not limited to:

 Pliers  Rope
 Knife  Sling
 Axe  Derric pole
 Screw driver  Power Chain
 Max puller  Winch machine
 Sagging bridge  Dummy wrench
 Come -along –clamp  Hydraulic compression
 Hack saw blade

 Goggles
Tower Accessories and fittings may include but not limited to:
 Dead end fittings  Phase plate

 Tension plate  Location number plate
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 Tower members  Anti-climbing plate
 Insulators  Danger plate
 Vibration damper  Arching hornJumper cone
 Template
 Jacks

standards:
 Occupational Health Safety regulations (OHS)

Critical aspects:

operations
 String the transmission lines to required sag
 Fit tower accessories

specifications
 Transmission system/ networks
 Types of transmission Towers equipment
 Electrical signs ,symbols and circuits  Measurement
 Related Trade theory  Working at height
 Components of transmission towers  Physically fit
 Sag calculations  Tower climbing
 Types of knots  Team work
 Communication
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 Coordination
 Problem solving
 Negotiations
 Knot making
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UNIT TITLE : Carry out maintenance of transmission lines

offline maintenance of transmission lines which includes
diagnosis of transmission line faults and servicing of
transmission lines.
CODE : 7413- U6-L3
ELEMENTS OF
COMPETENCE
transmission line requirement following standard procedures
faults
equipment as per the job requirement following
1.3 Troubleshoot the transmission line to identify the
faults as per the job requirement following standard
procedures.
2. Service the 2.1 Select and use service tools and equipment as
transmission lines per the job requirement following standard
procedures.
2.5 Repair the faulty components as per job requirement
2.6 Test the transmission lines as per job requirement
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2.7 Document the records as per the job requirement
RANGE STATEMENT
 Insulation tester  Fault locator

 Goggles
Troubleshoot may include but not limited to:
 Physical inspection  Sound
 Breakage of conductors  Tower collapse

 Insulator puncture  Missing components

 Pliers  Rope
 Knife  Sling
 Axe  Derric pole
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 Screw driver  Power Chain
 Max puller  Winch machine
 Sagging bridge  Dummy wrench
 Come -along –clamp  Hydraulic compression
 Hack saw blade
 Conductors  Tower members

 Insulator  Clamps and fittings
Performance of this unit is expected to be carried to the following standards:
 Occupational Health and safety regulations (OHS)

Critical Aspects:

operations
 Troubleshoot to identify the faults.

specifications
 Basic First Aid
 Transmission system/ networks equipment
 Types of transmission Towers  Measurement
 Electrical signs and symbols  Working at height
 Related Trade theory
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 Components of transmission towers  Physically fit
 Sag calculations  Tower climbing
 Types of knots  Team work
 Types of faults  Communication
 Coordination
 Problem solving
 Negotiations
 Knot making
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Annexure
1.1 National Competency Standards (NCS)

The National Competency Standards specify the skill, knowledge and attitudes
applied to a particular occupation. Standards also specify the standards or
criteria of performance of a competent worker and the various contexts in
which work may take place. Standards provide explicit advice to assessors
regarding the skill and knowledge to be demonstrated by candidates seeking
formal recognition either following training or through work experience.
1.2 Purpose of National Competency Standards

National Competency Standards serve a number of purposes including:
 Providing advice to curriculum developers about the competencies to be
included in curriculum.
 Providing specifications to assessment resource developers about the
competencies within an occupation to be demonstrated by candidates.
 Providing advice to industry/employers about job functions, which in turn
can be used for the development of job descriptions, performance
appraisal systems and work flow analysis.
1.3 Bhutan Vocational Qualifications Framework (BVQF)

Bhutan Vocational Qualifications Framework is an agreed system of
Assessing, Certifying and Monitoring nationally recognized qualifications for all
learning in the TVET sector against national competency standards, in training
institutions, in the workplace, in schools or anywhere where learning takes
place.
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Components of the Bhutan Vocational Qualifications Framework (BVQF)
COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT

CURRICULUM RESOURCES
ACCREDITED TRAINING
PROGRAMME
COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT *RPL WORKERS FROM

WORK PLACE
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFIED SKILLED WORKER
INDUSTRY / LABOUR MARKET
* RPL = Recognition of Prior Learning
1.4 BVQF Levels

The Bhutan Vocational Qualifications Framework has three levels classified
based on the competency of the skilled workers. The three levels are:
 National Certificate Level 3 (NC III)

 National Certificate Level 2 (NC II)
 National Certificate Level 1 (NC I)
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BVQF Level Descriptors
The qualification levels are decided based on level descriptors. The detail of
the qualification level descriptor is as follows:

Carry out processes Learning demand: Responsibilities which
that: are applied:
 Are narrow in  Basic operational  In directed activity.

range. knowledge and skill.
 Under general
 Are established and  Utilization of basic supervision and quality
familiar. available control.
information.
 Offer a clear choice  With some
of routine  Known solutions to responsibility for
responses. familiar problems. quantity and quality.
 Involve some  Little generation of  With no responsibility
prioritizing of tasks new ideas. for guiding others.
from known
solutions.
Carry out Learning demand: Responsibilities which

processes that: are applied:
 Require a range of  Some relevant  In directed activity with

well-developed theoretical some autonomy.
skills. knowledge.
 Under general
 Offer a significant  Interpretation of supervision and quality
choice of available information. checking.
procedures
requiring  Discretion and  With significant
prioritization. judgments. responsibility for the
quantity and quality of
 Are employed  A range of known output.
within a range of responses to familiar
familiar context. problems  With some possible
responsibility for the
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output of others.

Carry out processes Learning demand: Responsibilities which
that: are applied:
 Requires a wide  A broad knowledge  In self–directed

range of technical base which activity.
or scholastic skills. incorporates some
theoretical concepts.  Under broad guidance
 Offer a and evaluation.
considerable choice  Analytical
of procedures interpretation of  With complete
requiring information. responsibility for
prioritization to quantity and quality of
achieve optimum  Informed judgment. output.
outcomes.  A range of  With possible
 Are employed in a sometimes responsibility for the
variety of familiar innovative output of others.
and unfamiliar responses to
contexts. concrete but often
unfamiliar problems.
1.5 PURPOSE
This qualification is designed for people interested in a career as a
Professional Driver at the Certificate level. It comprises of four units that cover
the essential knowledge and skills required for people working as a
Professional Driver.
The pre-requisite for the candidates aspiring to pursue certificate level in
Professional Driver should have a valid driving license.
It provides industry specific skills and demands a level of performance that will
enable new recruits to the industry to be immediately productive.
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1.6 CODING USED FOR NATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARDS
The coding and classification system developed in Bhutan is logical, easy to
use, and also aligned with international best practises. The Bhutanese coding
and classification system is based on the International Standard Classification
of Occupations, 2008 (ISCO-08) developed by the International Labour
Organisation (ILO).
The coding of the National competency standards forms the basis of the
identification code for the Vocational Education and Training Management
Information System (VET – MIS) both in terms of economic sector
identification and that of the individual standard.
Coding the individual national competency standards
Coding the individual skills standard has a multiple purpose:
 to identify the level,

 to identify to which module the standard belongs,
 to identify in which order the standard is clustered within that module.
A job can include a number of competencies described in the national

competency standards.
However, in order to follow a logical order, only national competency

standards related to each other and following a logical sequence in terms of
training delivery, from the simple to the complex, are clustered into a module.
Some standards are so complex that they need to stand alone.
To illustrate with an example, the ILO assigns the code 7413 to the occupation
Transmission and distribution lineman and related trades. Therefore, in the
Bhutan’s context, the occupation professional driver has been assigned the
code 7413 in the National Coding System. The first unit is assigned the code
U1. Levels are assigned the code L and follow a logical progression from the
National Certificate Level 1 (NC I) to the National Certificate Level 3 (NC III).
Therefore the National Certificate Level 1 is assigned the code L1.
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Implementation and operational procedures for National Competency
Standards (NCS)
Develop National Competency Standards

(DOS and industry experts)
Assign National Qualifications

(DOS and industry experts)
Design Training Programs

(Training Providers)
Course Accreditation
(DOS)
Program Implementation
(Training Providers)
Conduct National Assessment

(DOS)
Award National Certificate

(DOS)
Key:
MoLHR – Ministry of Labour and Human Resources

DOS – Department of Occupational Standards
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1.7 ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Form of assessments
 Continuous assessment together with collected evidence of performance

will be used.
 Evidence of the performance shall be based on practical demonstration.
 Knowledge can be assessed through diagrams, in writing or orally (viva-
voce).
Assessment context
 Competency may be assessed in the actual work place or in a simulated

workplace setting.
Assessment condition
 The candidate shall have access to all required tools, equipments,

materials and documents.
 Candidate must complete the assessment in industry accepted time
frame.
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Ministry of Labour & Human Resources
Thongsel Lam, Lower Motithang
P.O. Box 1036, Thimphu.
Tel: 02-331611, Fax: 02-326873
www.molhr.gov.bt
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Packaging of Qualifications for Transmission and Distribution Lineman .........iii

OVERVIEW OF UNIT COMPETENCIES ................................................................iv

Provide service connections to domestic household ............................ 1

Carry out maintenance of distribution lines ............................................ 4

Carry out maintenance of distribution Transformer............................... 7

Carry out installation of Distribution lines ............................................. 11

Carry out installation of transmission lines ........................................... 15

Carry out maintenance of transmission lines ....................................... 19

1.1 National Competency Standards (NCS) ........................................ 23

1.2 Purpose of National Competency Standards ................................ 23

1.3 Bhutan Vocational Qualifications Framework (BVQF) ................. 23

1.4 BVQF Levels ...................................................................................... 24

1.5 PURPOSE .......................................................................................... 26

1.6 Coding used for national competency standards ......................... 27

1.7 Assessment Guide ............................................................................ 29

The Department of Occupational Standards of the Ministry of Labour and

NCS is one of the base pillars in the Bhutan Vocational Qualifications

I gratefully acknowledge collaboration and the valuable contributions made by

NATIONAL COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR TRANSMISSION AND

Validation date : 21/10/2016

Endorsement date: 27/10/2016

Date of Review : 21/10/2019 (Max. 3 years)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) members for the Power Sector

1) Ugyen Dorji (Chairperson) Sr. Manager.ESD, BPC, Phuntsholing

Subject experts involved during the consultative workshop to review and

1. Lungten Norbu, Lineman, ESD, BPC, Phuntsholing

Development Group (Facilitator):

The National Competency Standards for the Transmission and Distribution

National Certificate Level 3

Carry out maintenance of transmission Lines

Carry out installation of transmission lines

National Certificate Level 2

Carry out installation of Distribution lines

Carry out maintenance of distribution transformer

Carry out maintenance of Distribution lines

Provide Service Connections to domestic households

UNIT TITLE ELEMENTS OF COMPETENCE

Provide service 1. Inspect internal household wirings and fittings

Carry out maintenance 1. Diagnose the distribution line faults

Carry out maintenance 1. Diagnose the distribution transformer faults

Carry out installation of 1. Erect transmission tower

Carry out maintenance 1. Diagnose the transmission line faults

DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the competencies required to carry

CODE : 7413 –U1- L2

Tools and Equipment may include but not limited to:

 Insulation tester  Multi meter

PPE may include but not limited to:

 Gloves  Ear muff

Performance of this unit is expected to be carried out the following

 Occupational health and Safety regulations (OHS)

 Demonstrate compliance with safety regulations applicable to work site

 Basic first aid  Handling of tools and equipment

DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the competencies required to carry

CODE : 7413- U2-L2

 Gloves  Ear muff

 Insulation tester  Multi meter

Faults may include but not limited to:

 Breakages  Disc/pin insulator puncture)

 Wrench set  Spade

Faulty components may include but not limited to: