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Apply compliance requirements to all aspects of electrical work

Apply compliance requirements to all aspects of electrical work

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEEL0001
State Code
OCB70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply compliance requirements to aspects of electrical work.It includes applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements for preparing and inspecting electrical installations, and documenting activities and outcomes.This unit is intended for electrical licence holders who, according to the regulatory authority, have exhibited recalcitrance in their licence and/or WHS/OHS duty of care obligations.Competency in this unit can only be gained by persons who hold a current 'Unrestricted Electrician's Licence' issued in an Australian state or territory.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Apply risk management requirements
  • 1.1 Access to worksite is obtained in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and relevant industry standards
  • 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures given in safe work method statements (SWMS) and/or job safety analysis (JSA) documents are identified, followed and applied
  • 1.3 WHS/OHS hazards not previously identified are noted, risk assessed and risk control measures implemented in accordance with WHS/OHS procedures
  • 1.4 Risk and control measures for a new or changed hazard are documented in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Hazards created by other site activities are referred to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 WHS/OHS documents for incidents reports are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards
2 Ensure electrical installations are safe for use
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
  • 2.2 Need to test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Compliance of an installation is confirmed in accordance with relevant industry standards
3 Document risk management activities
  • 3.1 Non-compliance defects are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Recommendations for rectifying defects are made in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC529 UEENEEG198A Apply compliance requirements to all aspects of electrical work Unit of competency