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Monitor vegetation control work in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus

Monitor vegetation control work in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRVC009
State Code
ODM52
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor vegetation control work in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment.It includes communicating with workers to prevent unsafe work activities and to stop the encroachment of workers, mobile plant, tools and equipment into the safe approach distance.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 monitor vegetation control work
  • 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 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.3 Responsibilities of safety observer role are acknowledged and confirmed
  • 1.4 Communication method is discussed with the worker and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Safe approach distances and vegetation clearances for the work to be performed are determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in safe working order
  • 1.7 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work instructions and workplace requirements
2 Monitor vegetation control work
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Safety equipment and PPE is used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Safety observer is positioned to ensure an unobstructed view of the work
  • 2.4 Communication methods between workers and safety observer are used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Vegetation control work is monitored and controlled for safety compliance in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Work documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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State Code National Code Title Type
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