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Maintain safety and tidiness of remote area power supply (RAPS) systems

Maintain safety and tidiness of remote area power supply (RAPS) systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEENEEK001B
State Code
W8140
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/12/2010
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
09/12/2010
Nominal Hours
18
Description
1) 1.1) DescriptorThis unit covers maintaining safety of RAPS system by ensuring that only RAPS equipment is present and is in its allotted place and that the system is free of litter. It encompasses working safely, regularly checking systems, cleaning techniques and reporting safety issues.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to maintain safety and tidiness of RAPS system
  • 1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures
  • 1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed.
  • 1.3 Safety hazards which have not previously been identified are reported and advice on risk control measures is sought from the work supervisor.
  • 1.4 The nature and location of the RAPS system is obtained from work schedule and supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
  • 1.5 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with fellow workers and the local community.
  • 1.6 Tools and equipment needed to carry out the cleaning work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Maintain safety and tidiness of RAPS system
  • 2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
  • 2.2 The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures.
  • 2.3 Circuits/machines/system are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
  • 2.4 Routine procedures are used to clean RAPS system and area.
  • 2.5 Cleaning is carried out efficiently without waste of materials and energy or damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services.
  • 2.6 Routine quality checks are carried out in accordance with work instructions.
3 Complete work and report
  • 3.1 OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
  • 3.2 Procedures for referring cleaning and tidiness issues to the local community are followed.
  • 3.3 Completion of cleaning work and issues are reported to work supervisor in accordance with established routines.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC675 UEENEEK101A Maintain safety and tidiness of remote area power supply systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
W823 UEE21310 Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service Qualification