Unit of competency Outline

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Apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry

Apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry

Unit of competency
National Code
UEERE0049
State Code
ODO34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/10/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/02/2022
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
07/02/2022
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply safe work practices in the rooftop solar industry.It includes identifying health and safety legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and workplace requirements and their application to relevant workplace tasks.It also includes working safely at heights, safe manual handling of solar components, asbestos and silica awareness.Work is performed by teams of two or more persons to install and repair domestic or commercial solar rooftop systems.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence, registration or certification 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 unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to apply safe practices
  • 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and workplace requirements for the worksite are identified and referred to
  • 1.2 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 1.4 Worksite is prepared to minimise risk in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
2 Apply safe practices
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Manual handling is carried out in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 2.3 Plant, tools, equipment and PPE are used in accordance with manufacturer, workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 2.4 Working at heights is carried out in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 2.5 Hazard control measures are applied and monitored in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 2.6 Worksite is maintained to minimise risk in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Hazards identified during the work are assessed and controlled in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 2.8 Incidents and emergencies are responded to in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
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