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Coordinate vegetation control operations

Coordinate vegetation control operations

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRVC012
State Code
OED91
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/10/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/02/2023
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
17/02/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit includes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate vegetation control operations in the electricity supply industry (ESI). It includes control principles, and coordination and implementation of vegetation control work.It also includes principles of safe working in the vicinity of electrical infrastructure, and roles, responsibilities, and safety of team members. 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 coordinate vegetation control operations
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be done are reviewed and determined
  • 1.2 Work plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures identified
  • 1.5 Work permits are determined in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.7 Liaison and communication issues with authorised personnel, authorities and stakeholders are resolved to perform work, as required
  • 1.8 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
2 Coordinate vegetation control operations
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Lifting, working at heights, and the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Hazard control measures are applied and monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Vegetation control operations are coordinated in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Work roles and tasks are allocated according to individual competencies and workplace requirements
  • 2.8 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, and surplus resources and materials are managed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Work records, reports and documentation are completed, and appropriate personnel notified 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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