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Control electrical risk on metallic pipes

Control electrical risk on metallic pipes

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPNET020
State Code
OBN95
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/02/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/06/2020
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
15/06/2020
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control electrical risk on metallic pipes.It includes safely working on and assessing metallic pipes for electricity. It also includes using electrical detection devices, identifying yourself to customers and identifying utility assets.This unit applies to those working as field and operational staff with responsibility for the control measures of high-risk electrical hazards. Those undertaking this unit would work independently under indirect supervision while performing routine tasks with a moderate level of complexity in a familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Identify and locate area of work from job specifications, plans and diagrams
  • 1.2 Conduct risk assessment for environmental safety according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Select safety and electrical equipment and fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Identify yourself to your customers and determine customer needs
  • 1.5 Identify utility assets or services by contacting relevant authorities
2 Assess metallic pipes for electricity
  • 2.1 Use electrical testing device to check for presence of electricity on metallic water pipe according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Follow organisational procedures when electricity is detected
  • 2.3 Identify and clean attachment points and apply the testing and monitoring equipment and bridging conductors if no electricity is detected
  • 2.4 Continue to enforce electrical control measures during pipe replacement
3 Finalise work
  • 3.1 Store and secure equipment and materials according to manufacturer instructions
  • 3.2 Restore worksite to meet environmental and organisational requirements
  • 3.3 Report and tag any damaged or faulty equipment according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVY83 NWPNET003 Control electrical risk on metallic pipes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ29 NWPNET064 Control electrical risk on network pipes Unit of competency