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Inspect overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus

Inspect overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDRDP11
State Code
OBI25
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
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
04/12/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes inspection of overhead conductors and/or cables, underground and overhead transition points, pole-mounted transformers, switchgear, hardware and/or earthing systems. It also includes the completion of inspection reports and other relevant 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 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 inspect overhead structures and electrical apparatus used on poles-structures
  • 1.1 Work schedules, plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are received and confirmed
  • 1.2 Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified and communicated with relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS)/ occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and workplace procedures for the inspection of overhead structures and electrical apparatus used on poles and/or structures are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed and communicated
  • 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 Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Relevant work permits are obtained, understood and signed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Plant, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work is identified, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.8 Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.9 Traffic management plan is confirmed as being applied in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Inspecting overhead structures and electrical apparatus used on poles-structures
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and followed to reduce incidents in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Requirements for lifting and/or climbing and/or working at heights and the use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Inspection of overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus is completed in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Inspection of overhead structures and electrical apparatus is performed in accordance with job schedules, work requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Unplanned events in the inspection of overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete inspection of overhead structures and electrical apparatus used on poles-structures
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked against work plan, 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 rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment and 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 overhead structures and electrical apparatus used on poles-structures are returned to service 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
WD615 UETTDRDP11A Inspect overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODM68 UETDRDO001 Inspect overhead poles, structures and electrical apparatus Unit of competency