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Lay power cables

Lay power cables

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRDU016
State Code
ODN03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/12/2021
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to lay power cables in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes positioning and using plant and equipment for direct laying of cables in trenches, on racks and in conduit or ducts.It also includes bedding and protecting cables, cable pulling methods, sealing cable ends and backfilling the excavation.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to lay power cable
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are referred to and confirmed
  • 1.2 Work plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Materials required for work are determined and obtained in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Plant, tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.5 Communication method for the laying is confirmed with other workers
  • 1.6 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.7 Cable route is confirmed, excavated and bedded in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.10 Traffic management plan is confirmed as being in place in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Carry out laying of power cable
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Lifting, working in confined spaces, the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Cable laying plant and equipment is positioned in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Conduit and cable are laid, cable is bedded and protected in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Communication with other workers is maintained during the laying of cables in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Cable ends are sealed in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Backfilling is confirmed in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.10 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked for compliance against the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Surplus materials are returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Personnel are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBI40 UETTDRCJ21 Lay ESI electrical cables Unit of competency