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Perform tower rescue

Perform tower rescue

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRMP009
State Code
OED54
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
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
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
17/02/2023
Nominal Hours
12
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform tower rescue in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment. It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the inspection and use of tower rescue equipment, and how it applies to ESI workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements. Note: Those holding an existing ESI or Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent meet the prerequisite unit requirements.Refer tothe UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide for equivalency definition.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 perform tower rescue
  • 1.1 Workplace requirements for the rescue are identified and confirmed
  • 1.2 Rescue equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) is obtained, inspected and positioned in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Carry out tower rescue
  • 2.1 Situation is assessed, and rescue response is activated in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Tower is accessed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Rescue equipment is attached in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Rescue equipment is used to rescue casualty in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete the tower rescue procedure
  • 3.1 Casualty is assessed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Incident site is secured and entry controlled in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Incident is reported in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
ODN41 UETDRRF006 Perform tower rescue Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFG98 UETDRMP020 Perform tower rescue Unit of competency