Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control
Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control
UET20319
BEW2
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/09/2019 | Current | Replaced |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) as a Powerline Vegetation Control Worker.
This qualification covers competencies for the operational role of planning and carrying out vegetation control at and above ground level near live electrical apparatus. It also includes complying with relevant legislation, applicable industry guidelines, codes of practices or other related requirements for safe work and access near live electrical and mechanical apparatus.
The skills and knowledge described within the units in this qualification may require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace.
Additional and/or other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing the qualification.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 360 weighting points comprising:- 240 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 120 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below.
Choose a total of 120 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 70 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 50 and 120 weighting points taken from Group B. You may select all your elective from this group.
Up to 70 weighting points of the general elective units Group A may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (link below), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7307 | UEENEEE101A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBH89 | UETTDREL13 | Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OBG24 | UETTDRVC27 | Monitor safety compliance of vegetation control work in an ESI environment | 54 | Unit of competency |
| BAS06 | AHCMOM213 | Operate and maintain chainsaws | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBG28 | UETTDRVC23 | Plan the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBH87 | UETTDREL14 | Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker | 36 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units
Between 0 and 70 weighting points can be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT45 | AHCCHM201 | Apply chemicals under supervision | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAM51 | AHCPCM203 | Fell small trees | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAE39 | TLILIC0005 | Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXK40 | FWPHAR2206 | Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAN80 | AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAN27 | AHCPCM201 | Recognise plants | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAT64 | AHCARB312 | Use standard climbing techniques to access trees | 24 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Qualification Elective Units
Between 50 and 120 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBG19 | UETTDRVC33 | Apply pruning techniques to vegetation control near live electrical apparatus | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBG26 | UETTDRVC24 | Assess vegetation and recommend control measures in an ESI environment | 72 | Unit of competency |
| OBG25 | UETTDRVC26 | Cut vegetation at ground level near live electrical apparatus | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBG21 | UETTDRVC31 | Operate specialist equipment at ground level near live electrical apparatus | 54 | Unit of competency |
| OBG18 | UETTDRVC34 | Undertake release and rescue from a tree near live electrical apparatus | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBG29 | UETTDRVC21 | Use climbing techniques to cut vegetation above ground near live electrical apparatus | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OBG27 | UETTDRVC25 | Use elevated platform to cut vegetation above ground level near live electrical apparatus | 27 | Unit of competency |
| OBG20 | UETTDRVC32 | Use specialised plant to cut vegetation above ground level near live electrical apparatus | 27 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J160 | UET20312 | Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHC1 | UET20321 | 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.