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String overhead transmission conductors

String overhead transmission conductors

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRTO017
State Code
ODZ72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/06/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/09/2022
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
09/09/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required for the stringing of overhead conductors with no electrical connections being made in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes the preparation of a stringing site, use of stringing equipment and stringing overhead conductors prior to tensioning and terminating.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 string the overhead transmission conductors
  • 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 are assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.6 Safety observer role and responsibilities are discussed and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Communication method between the workers and safety observer is determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Safe approach distances for the work to be performed are determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.10 Work permits are signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.11 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.12 Traffic management plan is confirmed as being in place in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Carry out stringing of overhead transmission conductors
  • 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, 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 is positioned to observe the work in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Communication methods between workers and safety observer are used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Safe approach distances are maintained when the work is being performed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Stringing of overhead transmission conductors prior to terminating is performed in accordance with work plan, drawings and workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
3 Complete the work
  • 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 Surplus materials are returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.7 Personnel are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
ODN77 UETDRTO013 Pre-tension stringing overhead transmission conductors and cables Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHR3 UET20422 Certificate II in Transmission Line Construction Qualification