Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control
Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control
UET20312
J160
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 05/11/2014 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
Scope:
This qualification provides competencies for the operational role of planning and carrying out vegetation control at and above ground level near live electrical apparatus.
Encompassed is compliance with relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory regulation, local government legislation, applicable industry Guidelines, Codes of Practices or other related requirements for safe work and access near live electrical and mechanical apparatus.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for awarding this qualification are that the following are successfully achieved:- all six (6) core units, and
- the required combination of Elective Units selected from Group A and/or Group B, where the sum of the weighting value of 120 points in accord with that assigned to this qualification and quantified below, and
- all the required prerequisite competency standard units have been met.
Group A Elective Units
- units may be chosen to a maximum of 70 weighting points.
- Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited coursses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 2. If the units have nowt been assigned a weighting point by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, therir weighting will be 10 points.
Group B elective Units
- all units can be chosen from Group B to a total of 120 weighting points.
- at least 50 points must be achieved.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7307 | UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WD651 | UETTDREL13A | Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WD816 | UETTDRVC27A | Monitor safety compliance of vegetation control work in an ESI environment | 54 | Unit of competency |
| D6652 | AHCARB205A | Operate and maintain chainsaws | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WD812 | UETTDRVC23A | Plan the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus | 54 | Unit of competency |
| WD652 | UETTDREL14A | Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker | 36 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Units
Units may be chosen to a maximum of 70 weighting points.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6756 | AHCCHM201A | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6649 | AHCARB202A | Fell small trees | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D5243 | TLILIC2005A | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7017 | AHCMOM304A | Operate machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D7144 | AHCPCM201A | Recognise plants | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D6651 | AHCARB204A | Undertake standard climbing techniques | 24 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least 50 points to be achieved from this group.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full list of unit weighting points.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD821 | UETTDRVC33A | Apply pruning techniques to vegetation control near live electrical apparatus | 45 | Unit of competency |
| WD813 | UETTDRVC24A | Assess vegetation and recommend control measures in an ESI environment | 72 | Unit of competency |
| WD815 | UETTDRVC26A | Cut vegetation at ground level near live electrical apparatus | 54 | Unit of competency |
| WD819 | UETTDRVC31A | Operate specialist equipment at ground level near live electrical apparatus | 54 | Unit of competency |
| WD822 | UETTDRVC34A | Undertake release and rescue from a tree near live electrical apparatus | 18 | Unit of competency |
| WD811 | UETTDRVC21A | Use climbing techniques to cut vegetation above ground near live electrical apparatus | 27 | Unit of competency |
| WD814 | UETTDRVC25A | Use elevated platform to cut vegetation above ground level near live electrical apparatus | 27 | Unit of competency |
| WD820 | UETTDRVC32A | Use specialised plant to cut vegetation above ground level near live electrical apparatus | 27 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J783 | UET20110 | Certificate II in ESI - Vegetation Control | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEW2 | UET20319 | Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.