Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control
Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control
UET20321
BHC1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 14/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 03/06/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 20/09/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) or the vegetation control industry as a Powerline Vegetation Control Worker.
This qualification covers vegetation control work at and above ground level in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus. It also includes complying with relevant legislation, applicable industry guidelines, codes of practices or other related requirements for safe work in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus.
The application of the skills and knowledge described within the units in this qualification 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 qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of eight (8) units comprising:- Five (5) core units listed below; plus
- Two (2) elective units from Group A listed below; plus
- One (1) elective unit from any group listed below within this qualification or, with appropriate contextualisation, from a qualification in this or any other endorsed Training Package, provided selected unit contributes to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with. Prerequisites attached to any of the units must be obtained and are additional to the number of units required for the qualification.
Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODM47 | UETDRVC001 | Apply work health and safety requirements for powerline vegetation control | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODN08 | UETDREL002 | Comply with environmental requirements | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODM52 | UETDRVC009 | Monitor vegetation control work in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus | 54 | Unit of competency |
| BAS06 | AHCMOM213 | Operate and maintain chainsaws | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODN12 | UETDREL006 | Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker | 36 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODM62 | UETDRVC002 | Assess vegetation in an electricity supply industry environment | 72 | Unit of competency |
| ODM61 | UETDRVC004 | Control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from an elevated work platform | 27 | Unit of competency |
| ODM58 | UETDRVC005 | Control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from ground level | 54 | Unit of competency |
| ODM57 | UETDRVC006 | Control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from within the tree | 27 | Unit of competency |
| ODM56 | UETDRVC007 | Control vegetation using pruning techniques | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODM55 | UETDRVC010 | Perform rescue from within a tree in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus | 18 | Unit of competency |
| ODM48 | UETDRVC011 | Use specialised plant to cut vegetation above ground in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus | 27 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from any group listed below within this qualification or, with appropriate contextualisation, from a qualification in this or any other endorsed Training Package, provided selected unit contributes to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBV53 | AHCARB322 | Access trees for inspection | 24 | Unit of competency |
| BAT45 | AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCT87 | AHCPCM205 | Fell small trees | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAE39 | TLILIC0005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAX42 | PUAWHS002 | Maintain safety at an incident scene | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCR48 | FWPHAR2208 | Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAN80 | AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCS47 | AHCPCM204 | Recognise plants | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEW2 | UET20319 | Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.