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Operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus

Operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDREL004
State Code
ODN10
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
06/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/12/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes operating plant and equipment safely up to the defined safe approach distance.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.Other conditions may 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 operate plant and equipment
  • 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 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.4 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Plant, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.6 Safe approach distances are determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Safety observer role and responsibilities are discussed and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Communication method between the workers and safety observer is determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.10 Traffic management plan is confirmed as being in place in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Operate plant and equipment
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Safety observer is positioned to observe the plant or equipment in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Safe approach distances are maintained when operating plant and equipment in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
  • 2.5 Communication methods between workers and safety observer are used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Plant and equipment are safely operated in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Plant and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBH90 UETTDREL12 Operate plant and equipment near live electrical conductors and apparatus Unit of competency