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Control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from ground level

Control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from ground level

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRVC005
State Code
ODM58
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
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from ground level in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes vegetation clearance zones, safe approach distances, the safe use of specialised tools and equipment to cut and prune vegetation in accordance with workplace requirements. The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplaceOther 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 control vegetation from ground level
  • 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 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work instruction and workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Routine pre-operational checks are completed to manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Work permits are organised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Safety observer role, responsibility and communication method is discussed and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Safe approach distances and vegetation clearances for the work to be performed are determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Perform vegetation control from ground level
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Tools, equipment and PPE are used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Communication methods between workers and safety observer are used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Safe approach distances are maintained when the work is being performed
  • 2.6 Safety observer is positioned to observe the work in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Vegetation control work is performed in accordance with the work instruction and 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 instruction and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Work permits are signed off, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Work documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBG25 UETTDRVC26 Cut vegetation at ground level near live electrical apparatus Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHC1 UET20321 Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control Qualification