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Apply work health and safety requirements for powerline vegetation control

Apply work health and safety requirements for powerline vegetation control

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRVC001
State Code
ODM47
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
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS)/ occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements for powerline vegetation control in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes identifying WHS/OHS legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements and their application to relevant workplace tasks.It also includes identifying hazards, controlling risks, responding to emergencies and completing relevant workplace documentation.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 apply WHS/OHS requirements
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the worksite are identified and referred to
  • 1.2 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in safe working order
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Worksite is prepared to minimise risk in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Apply WHS/OHS requirements
  • 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 is carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Plant, tools, equipment and PPE are used in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Hazard control measures are applied and monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Incidents and emergencies are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Worksite is maintained in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Hazards identified during the work are controlled in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 WHS/OHS recommendations are made in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHC1 UET20321 Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control Qualification