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Install and maintain distribution overhead conductors and cables

Install and maintain distribution overhead conductors and cables

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRIS007
State Code
ODN19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/09/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/12/2021
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain distribution overhead conductors and cables used on poles and structures in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes stringing, tensioning, terminating and securing conductors and cables to insulators or supports and carrying out electrical connections. It also includes the repairing or replacement of conductors and cables, testing and updating system data/maintenance records.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 requirement which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to install and maintain overhead conductors and cables
  • 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 Work plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Materials required for work are determined and obtained in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 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 Safe approach distances for the work to be performed are determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.10 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.11 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.12 Traffic management plans are confirmed as being in place in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Carry out installation and maintenance of overhead conductors and cables
  • 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, climbing, working at heights and use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE 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
  • 2.7 Overhead conductors and cables are strung, tensioned, terminated and secured in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Overhead conductor and cable electrical connections are completed in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Repair or replacement of overhead conductors and cables is completed in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.10 Anti-vibration devices or spreaders are installed in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.11 Conductors and cables are tested in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.12 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.13 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked for compliance against the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Incidents or unplanned events are reported 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 Surplus materials are returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.7 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBH62 UETTDRIS54 Install and maintain poles, structures and overhead conductors and cables Unit of competency