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Joint and maintain energised low voltage underground polymeric cables

Joint and maintain energised low voltage underground polymeric cables

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDRCJ28
State Code
OBI33
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
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
04/12/2019
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to joint and maintain energised low voltage (LV) underground polymeric cables in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes jointing and terminating energised cables using a range of specialised live working equipment, tools and devices, issuing and/or accepting electrical access permits and/or relevant working documentation, and undertaking authorised cable testing procedures. It also includes the pre-commissioning and/or re-commissioning tests and updating system data/maintenance records. 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 requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to joint and maintain energised LV underground polymeric cables
  • 1.1 Work schedules, 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 jointing and maintenance of energised LV underground polymeric cables 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 WHS/OHS and environmental hazards are identified, risks are 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 Specialist equipment for live working is inspected and confirmed in working order as per requirements and established procedures
  • 1.9 Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.10 Traffic management plan is confirmed as being applied in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Carry out jointing and maintenance of energised LV underground polymeric cables
  • 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 Jointing and maintenance of energised LV underground polymeric cables is completed safely, in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with a minimum of waste in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Cables are prepared for jointing, terminating or maintaining in accordance with construction drawings, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Authorised cable testing procedures and fault identification and location processes are implemented in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Maintenance, including repair and/or replacement of energised LV underground polymeric cables is carried out in accordance with work schedule, requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Cables are jointed, terminated or maintained in accordance with construction drawings, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.9 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete jointing and maintenance of energised LV underground polymeric cables
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked against work plan, 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 are, where appropriate cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Relevant work permits are signed off and LV underground polymeric cables are 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
WD607 UETTDRCJ28A Joint and maintain energised low voltage underground polymeric cables Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODM98 UETDRDU011 Joint, terminate and maintain energised low voltage underground polymeric cable Unit of competency