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Working safely near live electrical apparatus

Working safely near live electrical apparatus

Unit of competency
National Code
UETTDREL16
State Code
OBH85
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
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
04/12/2019
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work safely near live electrical apparatus in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes compliance with working safely up to the defined safe approach distance near live electrical apparatus for electrical workers. It also includes complying with work requirements and workplace procedures and preparing risk assessment control measures.It does not include any work that is or may be performed by other competent operatives within the defined safe working zone. The defined safe working zone is defined by regulatory agencies/bodies, relevant legislation, industry standards, guidelines and codes of practice or other related requirements for safe work and access near live electrical and mechanical apparatus.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 work safely near live electrical apparatus
  • 1.1 Relevant instructions for work to be performed safely near live electrical apparatus as electrical worker are obtained and confirmed
  • 1.2 Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified and communicated to relevant personnel
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and workplace procedures are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Scope of responsibility and relevant work permits are identified, obtained and confirmed in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Client issues are identified and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Electricity infrastructure assets, voltages and job requirements for working safely near live electrical apparatus are identified
  • 1.9 Safe approach distances for work are confirmed as defined by relevant electrical network supply industry standards and workplace procedures
2 Carry out the work safely near live electrical apparatus
  • 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 Working safely and complying with all safety requirements for working near live electrical apparatus as an electrical worker are followed in accordance with relevant regulations, industry standards, workplace instructions and procedures
  • 2.3 Unplanned events for working safely near live electrical apparatus are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures and approval of authorised person/s
3 Complete work safely near live electrical apparatus as electrical worker
  • 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 Relevant work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Relevant personnel are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD654 UETTDREL16A Working safely near live electrical apparatus Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODN11 UETDREL005 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus Unit of competency