Install and maintain underground public lighting

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:21 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
UETDRDU007

State Code
ODM94

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

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain underground public lighting in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes installing poles/columns, hardware, underground cable and control equipment. It also includes testing and commissioning, inspecting and maintaining public lighting.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 install and maintain underground public lighting

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 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
1.7 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
1.8 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
1.9 Safety observer role and responsibilities are discussed and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
1.10 Communication method between the workers and safety observer is determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
1.11 Traffic management plan is confirmed as being in place in accordance with workplace requirements

2 Carry out installation of underground public lighting

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, 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 Excavation/foundation is inspected for compliance with the work plan and workplace requirements
2.7 Pole/column, hardware and control equipment is assembled in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
2.8 Pole/column is erected and stabilised in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
2.9 Earthing is installed in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
2.10 Cable is laid and connected at the pole/column connection point and at the pillar
2.11 Public lighting is tested and commissioned in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
2.12 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
2.13 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements

3 Carry out maintenance of underground public lighting

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, 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 Communication methods between workers and safety observer are used in accordance with workplace requirements
3.6 Public lighting is inspected in accordance with workplace requirements
3.7 Public lighting is maintained in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
3.8 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
3.9 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements

4 Complete work and documentation

4.1 Completed work is checked for compliance against the work plan and workplace requirements
4.2 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
4.3 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
4.4 Surplus materials are returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements
4.5 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
4.6 Work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace requirements
4.7 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements

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State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BHB5	UET30821	Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Underground	Qualification