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Maintain traction overhead wiring systems

Maintain traction overhead wiring systems

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRRT011
State Code
ODN51
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 maintain traction overhead wiring systems in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes repairing or replacing wiring systems, undertaking safe working practices on or about the running line/track, identifying and confirming road/rail management plans, and electrical permits.It also includes inspecting, diagnosing faults of wiring systems ensuring they are fit for service within normal parameters, including updating of 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 maintain overhead traction wiring systems
  • 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 Relevant maintenance documents are identified and obtained
  • 1.3 Plant, tools, equipment, materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.5 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Work permits are organised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Worksite, road or rail management plan is prepared in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Environmental constraints applicable to the work are identified and control measures applied
2 Perform maintenance on overhead traction wiring systems
  • 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, 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 Work permits are instructed and issued and where appropriate signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Worksite, road or rail management plan is established in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Overhead traction wiring systems are maintained, including repairing or replacing, and overhead traction conductors are modified and re-adjusted in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Overhead traction wiring systems are maintained within agreed timeframes, to design standards or maintenance documents in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace requirements to ensure fit for service
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked against maintenance documents for compliance and anomalies reported in accordance with 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 completed and overhead traction wiring systems are fit for service 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
OBH27 UETTDRRT22 Maintain traction overhead wiring systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHB3 UET40421 Certificate IV in ESI - Network Systems Qualification
BHB6 UET30721 Certificate III in ESI - Rail Traction Qualification