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Install, test and verify distribution underground cable installations

Install, test and verify distribution underground cable installations

Unit of competency
National Code
UETDRDU009
State Code
ODM96
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
031313 - Electrical Fitting, Electrical Mechanics
Original Release Date
21/12/2021
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit consolidates critical knowledge and skills developed throughout the term of the qualification to install, test and verify distribution underground cable installations in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes the jointing, terminating and testing of underground cable and electrical equipment and the connection and testing of a customer connection.It also includes verifying the cable installation complies with the work plan and workplace requirements.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 install, test and verify underground cable installations
  • 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 Materials required for work are determined and obtained in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.6 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.7 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
2 Carry out installation, testing and verifying of underground cable installations
  • 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2 Manual handling, working in confined spaces, 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 Cable is prepared and tested in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Cable jointing, terminating and testing is carried out in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.6 Electrical equipment is tested in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Low voltage (LV) service installation is connected and tested in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.8 Cable installation is verified in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 2.9 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
3 Complete work and documentation
  • 3.1 Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Surplus materials are returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5 Work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBI27 UETTDRCJ99 Test and verify distribution cable jointing installations Unit of competency