This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply pruning techniques to perform vegetation control near live electrical apparatus in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes applying vegetation pruning principles and techniques in accordance with relevant industry standards to achieve statutory vegetation clearance requirements near live electrical apparatus up to live work zone as defined for both authorised and instructed persons in the industry guidelines associated with live electrical apparatus. Pruning activities may be performed from ground or above ground level.It also includes the preparation of risk assessment control measures including job safety assessments, adhering to relevant State or Territory regulatory agencies/bodies, local government legislation, industry bi-partite body guidelines/codes of practice or other related requirements for safe work and access near live electrical and mechanical apparatus.It does not include the full gamut of rigging techniques and practices required of a Rigger or entry into to the safe approach distance (SAD) as defined for persons, mobile plant, equipment and specialised tools.This unit of competency applies to the transmission, distribution, rail traction, telecommunications and vegetation management control industry sectors.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence to operate specific pieces of equipment such as elevated work platforms.Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirement which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.