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Install and maintain public lighting systems

Install and maintain public lighting systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRIS013
State Code
ODN25
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
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain public lighting systems in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes installing underground and/or overhead public lighting system, poles/columns, hardware and control equipment. It also includes testing and commissioning, inspecting and maintaining the public lighting system.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 install and maintain public lighting systems
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are referred to and confirmed
  • 1.2 Work plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Materials required for work are determined and obtained in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.6 Safety observer role and responsibilities are discussed and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Communication method between the workers and safety observer is determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Safe approach distances for the work to be performed are determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and 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 Carry out installation and maintenance of underground public lighting systems
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Lifting, working at heights, the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE 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 Excavation/foundation construction is inspected in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Pole/column, hardware and control equipment are assembled in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Pole/column is erected and stabilised in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.10 Earthing and public lighting circuits are installed in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.11 Public lighting system is tested and commissioned in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.12 Public lighting and associated hardware are inspected in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.13 Public lighting systems are maintained in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.14 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.15 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
3 Carry out installation and maintenance of overhead public lighting systems
  • 3.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 3.2 Lifting, climbing, working at heights, and the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Safety observer is positioned to observe the work in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Communication methods between workers and safety observer are used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Safe approach distances are maintained when the work is being performed
  • 3.7 Hardware, fittings and control equipment are assembled in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 3.8 Public lighting is installed in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 3.9 Public lighting system is tested and commissioned in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 3.10 Public lighting and associated hardware are inspected in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.11 Public lighting systems are maintained in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 3.12 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.13 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
4 Complete work and documentation
  • 4.1 Completed work is checked for compliance against the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 4.2 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.3 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.4 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.5 Surplus materials are returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.6 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBH61 UETTDRIS53 Install and maintain power system public lighting Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHB7 UET30621 Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead Qualification