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Work safely with remote area power supply systems

Work safely with remote area power supply systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERE0088
State Code
OEV94
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2023
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
16/03/2023
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work safely on remote area power supply (RAPS) systems.It includes preparing to enter a RAPS system, applying safe working practices, and following workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control in RAPS system areas.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to enter a RAPS system
  • 1.1 Hazards/risk control procedures for RAPS systems maintenance are identified and applied
  • 1.2 System access permit is obtained from relevant person/s
  • 1.3 Preparation for electrical and non-electrical isolation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Tools and equipment required for work are checked for safety and correct functionality in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Apply safe working practices in RAPS system area
  • 2.1 Circuits/machines/system are confirmed as isolated in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Safe work practices in RAPS system are applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Safe working practices are applied minimising waste of materials, energy, damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment and services
  • 2.4 Quality checks are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control in RAPS system areas
  • 3.1 Risks/hazards are identified, assessed and control measures implemented and monitored through consultation with relevant person/s and the local community
  • 3.2 Workplace hazards are identified and reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 WHS/OHS incident reports are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Instructions and training are applied in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBZ03 UEERE0023 Work safely with remote area power supply systems Unit of competency