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Install traction overhead wiring systems

Install traction overhead wiring systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDRRT21
State Code
OBH25
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
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
04/12/2019
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install traction overhead wiring systems in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes undertaking safe working practices on or about the running line/track, preparing for profiling including isolating systems and circuits for safe working in accordance with work plans. It also includes identifying and implementing road/rail management plans, procedures of issuing/accepting electrical permits, confirming equipment and associated hardware is correctly installed, prior to service and updating installation data and relevant quality assurance documentation.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 install overhead traction wiring systems
  • 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 installation of overhead traction wiring systems 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 obtained to access rail corridor 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 track protection officer and/or network control officer and workplace procedures
  • 1.9 Road/rail management plan is identified and implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.10 Environmental constraints applicable to work are identified and control measures applied
2 Installation of overhead traction wiring systems
  • 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 Systems and circuits are checked and isolated and proved safe to work and in accordance with job requirements, work permits and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Installation of overhead traction wiring systems is completed in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Overhead traction wiring systems, including cables, fittings, traction conductors and associated equipment, are installed in accordance with work schedule, job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Profiling is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete installation of overhead traction wiring systems
  • 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 the overhead traction wiring system is 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
WD713 UETTDRRT21A Install traction overhead wiring systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODN46 UETDRRT004 Install traction overhead wiring systems Unit of competency