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Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes

Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes

Unit of competency
National Code
UEEEL0051
State Code
OCB40
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to investigate and report on electrical incidents and probable causes.It includes investigating and reporting the possible electrical cause of incident/s resulting in electric shock, injury, fatality or property damage. It also includes working safely, gathering information from an incident site and from witnesses, conducting site tests, gathering and arranging for analysis of forensic evidence, documenting findings and presenting evidence in court.The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 120 V direct current (d.c.).Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Where a licence or permit to practice is not held, a relevant contract of training, such as an Australian Apprenticeship, may be required.Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to investigate electrical incident
  • 1.1 WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied
  • 1.2 WHS/OHS risks are identified and assessed, and risk control measures and workplace procedures implemented in preparation for electrical investigation
  • 1.3 Safety hazards not previously identified are noted on risk assessment, risk assessed and risk control measures identified and implemented
  • 1.4 Notification of the electrical incident is reviewed in consultation with relevant person/s to establish the nature and extent of the electrical investigation
  • 1.5 Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure the investigation is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
  • 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for the electrical investigation are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Investigate electrical incident to determine cause
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out electrical investigation are followed
  • 2.2 Need to inspect, test or measure live electrical work is determined and conducted in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Cooperation of relevant person/s involved in the electrical investigation is sought and obtained
  • 2.4 Recreation of incident situation is undertaken and conducted in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace safety procedures
  • 2.5 Witnesses to the incident are interviewed in accordance with privacy principles, workplace procedures and protocols to determine the circumstances of the incident
  • 2.6 Physical evidence of probable causes of the electrical incident are identified by way of inspection and testing, and evidence is documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Forensic evidence gathered at the incident site is handled to avoid contamination or damage, permission is obtained to remove evidence from the site, documentation is completed, as required, and evidence is forwarded to the relevant person/s for analysis
  • 2.8 Witness statements and evidence gathered at the site are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.9 Actions are taken to prevent any unsafe electrical hazards found on the site from posing a risk of further injury or damage in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Report electrical investigation findings
  • 3.1 Reports of forensic evidence analysis are obtained and reviewed for inclusion in the final investigation report
  • 3.2 Cause/s of electrical incident is extrapolated from the evidence using acceptable deductive methods
  • 3.3 Investigation procedures, finding, conclusions and recommendation are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Investigation report is forwarded to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.5 Documented evidence in the investigation report is given in court, as required, honestly and without bias following court procedures and protocols
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC514 UEENEEG172A Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes Unit of competency