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Control vegetation whilst performing linework

Control vegetation whilst performing linework

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDRVC29
State Code
OBG23
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
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
04/12/2019
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control vegetation whilst performing linework in the electricity supply industry (ESI).
It includes controlling vegetation including tree trimming, working near live low voltage (LV) conductors as specified in the relevant legislation, the completion of inspection reports and updating records in accordance with workplace 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 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 Prepare to control vegetation
  • 1.1 Work schedules, construction 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 control of vegetation near live LV conductors are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed
  • 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 confirmed and signed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Plant, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are 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 Control vegetation
  • 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 Vegetation near live LV conductors is monitored to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Vegetation control is performed in accordance with work schedule, job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Unplanned events in vegetation control are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete vegetation control
  • 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 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 equipment 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
WD817 UETTDRVC29A Control vegetation whilst performing linework Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODO00 UETDRVC003 Control vegetation for powerline work Unit of competency