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Control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from within the tree

Control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from within the tree

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRVC006
State Code
ODM57
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
27
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from within the tree in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes cutting and pruning, vegetation clearance zones, safe approach distances, specialised climbing tools, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and climbing techniques.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 requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to control vegetation from within the tree
  • 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 permits are organised in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Work instruction is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures are identified and applied
  • 1.5 Tools, equipment and PPE required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in safe working order
  • 1.6 Routine pre-operational checks are completed to manufacturer specifications and workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work instruction and workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Safety observer role, responsibility and communication method are discussed and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Safe approach distances and vegetation clearances for the work to be performed are determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
2 Perform vegetation control from within the tree
  • 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 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 Safe climbing techniques are applied in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Vegetation control work is performed in accordance with the work instruction and workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Completed work is checked for compliance against the work instruction and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Work permits are signed off, where appropriate, in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Work documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBG29 UETTDRVC21 Use climbing techniques to cut vegetation above ground near live electrical apparatus Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHC1 UET20321 Certificate II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control Qualification