Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
10) This relates to the competency standard unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
The following constants and variables included in the element/Performance Criteria in this unit are fully described in the Definitions Section 1 of this volume and form an integral part of the Range Statement of this unit:
Visual inspection may include:
Inspection may be carried out on foot or by conventional ground-based vehicle.
Inspection techniques may include the use of un-aided eye, binoculars, electronic data capture using infrared and/or digital video camera, computers, sonic testing devices and drill testing.
Items to be inspected may include overhead poles, structures and / or electrical apparatus, but not transmission towers
Electrical apparatus may include:
Single Wire Earth Return (SWER), High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) overhead conductors and cables, underground cables (as attached to the poles) and overhead transition points, conductor terminations, insulators, conductor ties, cross arms, cross arm mountings and brackets, switches, HV fuses and fuse carriers, pole mounted transformers, sub stations, air-break switches, surge diverters, auto reclose relays, possum guards, earth guards, angle of the pole, lights, bolts and associated pole fixings.
Work permits may include:
Safe Approach Distances Zones / Safe Working Clearance, Work Permit(s) and/or Access Authorisation Permits and those required under Technical standards and Industry Guidelines.
Tools / equipment may include:
Power operated tools such as chainsaws, brush cutters, power pruners, powered drills, augers, air compressors, generators, jack hammers, demolition saws, measuring devices, extendable mounted cameras
Excludes machinery and equipment that encompass driving and associated licenses, such as slashers, boom-operated insulated elevating work platforms, excavator, back hoes and the like.
Hand tools such as hacksaws, hammers, screwdrivers, sockets, wrenches, scrapers, chisels, files, tape measures, bolt cutters, knives and other related associated
Inspection may include:
On foot or by conventional ground-based vehicle and /or from the air. Aircraft maybe helicopter or fixed wing types.
Treatment of poles and structures may include:
The chemical treatment for the prevention of pole deterioration through the insertion of chemical preservatives (i.e. Polesaver) into the base of wooden poles

EVIDENCE GUIDE
9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the competency standard unit and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the range statement of the competency standard unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines.
The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all component parts of this unit and, performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment
9.1)

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry’s preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with Industry and, Regulatory policy in this regard.
Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.
The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Hence, sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature so as to minimise error in judgment.
Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practiced. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met.
Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each Element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions. Evidence shall also comprise:
A representative body of Performance Criteria demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:
Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and range; and
Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and range; and
Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit to such an extent that the learner’s performance outcome is reported in accordance with the preferred approach; namely a percentile graded result, where required by the regulated environment; and
Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills; and
Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, policies and workplace procedures; and
Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:


Range of tools/equipment/materials/procedures/workplaces/other variables


Group No
The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated
Item List


A
Inspect and test at least four of the following:
Wood
Steel
Concrete
Composite
Reinforced Poles


B
Conduct all of the following:
Drill test
Non intrusive test


C
Undertake all of the following activities:
Chemical treatment
Reinforcement(remove)
Fit a sleeve to stays/guys


D
Inspect all of the following:
Poles and structures,
Overhead conductors/cables,
Underground/overhead transition points,
Electrical equipment,
Hardware,
Earthing systems,


E
Complete inspection reports and update records for all of the following:
Poles and structures,
Overhead conductors/cables,
Underground/overhead transition points,
Electrical equipment,
Hardware,
Earthing systems,


F
Using at least two of the following:
Un-aided eye,
Binoculars,
Electronic data capture using infrared and/or digital video camera and / or computer,
Sonic tester,
Drill


G
At least one occasion
Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
9.3)

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:
OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.
Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to safely undertake actual work near live electrical apparatus
In addition to the resources listed above, in context of and specific resources for assessment, evidence should show demonstrated competency working below ground, in limited spaces, with different structural/construction types and method and in a variety of environments.

Method of Asessment
9.4)

This Competency Standard Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 “Assessment Guidelines”.
Note:
Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this Competency Standard Unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and associated skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
9.5)

For optimisation of training and assessment effort, competence in this unit is not recommended to be assessed concurrently with any other unit.