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Control vegetation using pruning techniques

Control vegetation using pruning techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRVC007
State Code
ODM56
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
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control vegetation using pruning techniques in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes pruning activities performed in accordance with relevant industry standards to achieve statutory vegetation clearance 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 for pruning
  • 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 instruction is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in safe working order
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks assessed, and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.5 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work instruction and workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work instruction and workplace requirements
2 Perform pruning
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 PPE is used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Pruning techniques are applied in accordance with work instructions and workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Pruning tools and equipment are operated safely and effectively in accordance with the manufacturer instructions and workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked for compliance against the work instruction and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Work documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBG19 UETTDRVC33 Apply pruning techniques to vegetation control near live electrical apparatus Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHC1 UET20321 Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control Qualification