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Assess vegetation in an electricity supply industry environment

Assess vegetation in an electricity supply industry environment

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRVC002
State Code
ODM62
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
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assess vegetation in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment.It includes identification of vegetation, tree defects and hazards, encroaching vegetation, clearance zones, electrical network characteristics and environmental requirements.It also includes recommending and documenting control measures.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 assess vegetation
  • 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 instruction is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.4 Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in safe working order
  • 1.5 Liaison and communication with stakeholders is carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Conduct assessment of vegetation and recommend control measures
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Tools, equipment and PPE are used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Vegetation is assessed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Environmental requirements are identified in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Vegetation control measures are recommended in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Work instructions are updated, and documentation completed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Personnel are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBG26 UETTDRVC24 Assess vegetation and recommend control measures in an ESI environment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHC1 UET20321 Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control Qualification