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Control vegetation for powerline work

Control vegetation for powerline work

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRVC003
State Code
ODO00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/12/2021
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required for powerline vegetation control work in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes vegetation control work in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus by line workers using plant, tools and equipment in accordance with workplace requirements.This unit is subject to the following requirements for entry:Note: Those holding an existing Certificate III ESI qualification or equivalent meets the prerequisite unit 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 also 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 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and industry workplace requirements for the work to be performed are obtained and confirmed
  • 1.2 Work plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in safe working order
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.5 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Safety observer role and responsibilities are discussed and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Communication method between the workers and safety observer is determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Safe approach distances and vegetation clearances for the work to be performed are determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.10 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.11 Traffic management plan is confirmed as being in place in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Control vegetation
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and industry workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Lifting, working at heights and the use of plant, tools and equipment are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Safety observer is positioned to observe the work in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Communication methods between workers and safety observer are used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Safe approach distances are maintained when the work is being performed
  • 2.7 Vegetation control is performed in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked for compliance against the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBG23 UETTDRVC29 Control vegetation whilst performing linework Unit of competency