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Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape

Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRMP015
State Code
OFH01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/08/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2025
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
21/10/2025
Nominal Hours
6
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform an elevated work platform (EWP) controlled descent escape in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment.It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the self-rescue from a raised EWP, and how it applies to ESI workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid 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 perform EWP controlled descent escape
  • 1.1 Workplace requirements for controlled descent escape are identified and confirmed
  • 1.2 Controlled descent escape equipment is obtained and inspected in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Carry out EWP controlled descent escape
  • 2.1 Situation is assessed, and response is activated in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Controlled descent escape equipment is used to evacuate an EWP in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete the EWP controlled descent escape
  • 3.1 Incident site is secured and entry controlled in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Incident is reported in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OED83 UETDRMP004 Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHB7 UET30621 Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead Qualification