Module Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:43 AM AWST
23/07/2026 1:43 AM AWST
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Document workplace/occupational hazards and risks in electrical work
Document workplace/occupational hazards and risks in electrical work
Module
National Code
ECGELE002A
ECGELE002A
State Code
AW871
AW871
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2016
Field of Education
031399 - Electrical And Electronic Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
7
Description
This unit is for holders of OTSR issued by an RTO and incorporated the minimum context gap to meet Australian standards and regulations.
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Evidence Guide
1. Identify and document hazards and risks.
1.1 Hazards are identified the appropriate persons involved and in accordance with compliance procedures.
Note: Typically this will relate to such things as:
The type of job, electrical conditions, energy levels, radiation levels, toxic substances, airborne particles, pressure discharge, explosive atmosphere, work-site location, general work-site conditions, specific work location, moving parts, tools and equipment, workers competence and/or capacity and/or personal effects.
1.2 Risks associated with identified hazards are determined in consultation with others and documented in accordance with compliance procedures.
1.3 Provision is made to accommodate changes to documentation should unforeseen hazards be identified.
2. Assign levels of risk and develop and document control measures.
2.1 Level of risk is assigned for each identified hazard in accordance with the regulations and following compliance procedures.
2.2 Control measures are developed for hazard, level of risk and activity to eliminate and/or mitigate the risk following compliance procedures.
2.3 Hazard, level of risk and control measures are agreed to and documented in consultation with all involved in accordance with compliance procedures.
3. Monitor and review the control measures.
3.1 Documented control measures are made available for reference by all involved with the work.
3.2 Control measures are modified where required in consultation with all involved with the work in accordance with compliance procedures.
3.3 Documentation of hazards, risk control measures and their application are filed in accordance with compliance procedures.
1.1 Hazards are identified the appropriate persons involved and in accordance with compliance procedures.
Note: Typically this will relate to such things as:
The type of job, electrical conditions, energy levels, radiation levels, toxic substances, airborne particles, pressure discharge, explosive atmosphere, work-site location, general work-site conditions, specific work location, moving parts, tools and equipment, workers competence and/or capacity and/or personal effects.
1.2 Risks associated with identified hazards are determined in consultation with others and documented in accordance with compliance procedures.
1.3 Provision is made to accommodate changes to documentation should unforeseen hazards be identified.
2. Assign levels of risk and develop and document control measures.
2.1 Level of risk is assigned for each identified hazard in accordance with the regulations and following compliance procedures.
2.2 Control measures are developed for hazard, level of risk and activity to eliminate and/or mitigate the risk following compliance procedures.
2.3 Hazard, level of risk and control measures are agreed to and documented in consultation with all involved in accordance with compliance procedures.
3. Monitor and review the control measures.
3.1 Documented control measures are made available for reference by all involved with the work.
3.2 Control measures are modified where required in consultation with all involved with the work in accordance with compliance procedures.
3.3 Documentation of hazards, risk control measures and their application are filed in accordance with compliance procedures.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51206 | Document occupational hazards and risks in electronics | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AY778 | NAT10809002 | Document and apply control measures for Australian electrical workplace hazards and risks | Module |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YU04 | 10145NAT | Course in Electrician - Minimum Australian Context Gap | Accredited course |