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Inspect and test poles at and below ground level

Inspect and test poles at and below ground level

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRAI001
State Code
ODM63
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
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and test poles at and below ground level in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes testing poles using invasive or non-invasive methods utilising plant, asset inspection tools and equipment. It also includes analysing and recording testing results.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 inspect and test pole
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for work to be performed are referred to and confirmed
  • 1.2 Work plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.5 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Liaison and communication with stakeholders is carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Work permit/approval is organised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Traffic management plan is confirmed as being in place in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Carry out inspection and testing of pole
  • 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, 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 Pole is visually inspected at and below ground level in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Test equipment is set up and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Test results are analysed and recorded in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Pole is labelled or marked to indicate its condition in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with 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 Work permits are signed off, if applicable, 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
OBH81 UETTDREL18 Inspect and treat poles and inspect electrical apparatus Unit of competency