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Maintain, test and verify distribution overhead network

Maintain, test and verify distribution overhead network

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRDO006
State Code
ODM73
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 consolidates critical knowledge and skills developed throughout the term of the qualification to maintain, test and verify distribution overhead network installations in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes maintaining energised low voltage (LV) distribution overhead network installations.It also includes testing and verifying network circuits, electrical apparatus and customer connections for compliance with the work plan and workplace requirements.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 maintain, test and verify overhead distribution network
  • 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 plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Materials required for work are determined and obtained in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.6 Safe approach distances for the work are determined and confirmed in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Safety observer role and responsibilities are discussed and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Communication method between the workers and safety observer is determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.10 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.11 Equipment for testing and verification is determined, inspected, confirmed in working order and calibrated in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.12 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.13 Traffic management plan is confirmed as being in place in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Carry out maintenance of overhead distribution network
  • 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, climbing, working at heights and 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 Safety observer in position to observe the work in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Safe approach distances are maintained when the work is being performed
  • 2.6 Communication method between workers and safety observer is used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Overhead energised LV structure is maintained in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Overhead electrical apparatus is maintained in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Test and verify overhead distribution network
  • 3.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 3.2 Lifting, climbing, working at heights and the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Safety observer is positioned to observe the work in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Safe approach distances are maintained when the work is being performed
  • 3.6 Communication method between workers and safety observer is used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.7 Overhead distribution network installations are tested for compliance in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.8 Overhead distribution network installations are inspected for compliance in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.9 Inspection and test results are recorded in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.10 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
4 Complete work and documentation
  • 4.1 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements, as required
  • 4.2 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.4 Surplus materials are returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.5 Work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.6 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBI20 UETTDRDP99 Test and verify distribution overhead installations Unit of competency