Unit Code | UETDREL005 |
Unit Title | Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus |
Application |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work safely in
the vicinity of live electrical apparatus in the electricity supply
industry (ESI). It includes working safely up to the defined personal safe approach distance in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus for ESI workers. 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 requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit. |
Pre-requisite Unit | UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
Competency Field | Entry Level |
Unit Sector | Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus |
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 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied 1.4 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements 1.5 Safe approach distances for the work to be performed are determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements 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 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements |
2. Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus |
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 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 in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus 2.7 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements |
3. Complete work and documentation |
3.1 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in
accordance with workplace requirements 3.2 Work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace requirements 3.3 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements 3.4 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements 3.5 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements |
Foundation Skills | Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions |
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other
variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information | This unit replaces and is equivalent to UETTDREL16 Working safely near live electrical apparatus. |
Links |
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=229bace1-b7bc-4653-9300-dffb13ecfad7 |
Assessment Requirements
Performance Evidence |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be
relevant to and satisfy all requirements of the elements and
performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:
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Knowledge Evidence |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be
relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and
performance criteria and include knowledge of:
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Assessment Conditions |
Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for
Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.
Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations, where it is appropriate to do so. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated conditions involving realistic and authentic activities that replicate operational workplace conditions. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Resources for assessment must include access to:
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