Maintain energised transmission lines using high voltage live work stick method

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:41 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
UETTDRTP31

State Code
OBG62

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
25/09/2019

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

04/12/2019

Field of Education

031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance

Original Release Date

04/12/2019

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain energised transmission lines using high voltage (HV) live work stick method in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes maintaining live work using stick techniques, including verifying site conditions and potential hazards, the conformation and calculation of physical loads and selecting appropriate and authorised work methods. It also includes preparing and cleaning of specialist materials and tools in accordance with authorised technical instructions, undertaking occupational health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), safe working practices, rendering inoperative the automatic re-closing device including its restoration in accordance with work plan, and procedures for issuing/accepting live work authorities/permits and/or relevant work documentation.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence to operate specific pieces of equipment such as elevated work platforms.Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirement which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Plan to maintain energised transmission lines using HV live work stick method

1.1 Work schedules, construction plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are obtained and analysed
1.2 Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified and communicated with relevant personnel
1.3 Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant personnel and in accordance with workplace procedures
1.5 Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule
1.6 Relevant work permits are obtained and signed in accordance with workplace procedures
1.7 Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are identified, obtained and confirmed in working order
1.8 Relevant personnel at worksite are confirmed current in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other rescue procedures in accordance with job requirements and/or workplace procedures
1.9 Liaison and communication issues with authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved to perform work, as required
1.10 Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
1.11 Personnel participating in work are fully briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
1.12 Traffic management is planned and implemented in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Carry out the maintenance of energised transmission lines using HV live work stick method

2.1 WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and actioned to reduce incidents of accidents in accordance with workplace procedures
2.2 First aid, CPR and other rescue procedures are performed in accordance with job requirements and/or workplace procedures
2.3 Requirements for lifting, climbing, working at heights, confined spaces and use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
2.4 Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are reported to immediate authorised personnel for directions in accordance with established procedures
2.5 Auto-reclose devices and associated circuits are rendered inoperative and necessary work documentation obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
2.6 Remedial actions are taken to overcome shortfalls encountered in the work schedule in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
2.7 Maintenance of energised HV overhead electrical transmission apparatus is performed in accordance with work schedules, job requirements and workplace procedures
2.8 Energised HV overhead electrical transmission apparatus is maintained to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures
2.9 Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned in accordance with workplace procedures
2.10 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures

3 Complete the maintenance of energised transmission lines using HV live work stick method

3.1 Completed work is checked against work schedule, construction plans and drawings for compliance and anomalies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
3.2 WHS/OHS and environmental incidents are reported in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
3.3 Worksite is cleaned and confirmed safe in accordance with workplace procedures
3.4 Tools, equipment, surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
3.5 Relevant work permits are signed off and client/customer advised in accordance with workplace procedures
3.6 Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed in accordance with workplace procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD778	UETTDRTP31A	Maintain energised transmission lines using high voltage live work stick method	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODN76	UETDRTO012	Maintain energised transmission lines using live work stick techniques	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
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