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UETTDRDP13
Maintain energised HV distribution overhead electrical apparatus (stick)
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain energised high voltage (HV) distribution overhead electrical apparatus using the stick method in the electricity supply industry (ESI).
It includes maintaining electrical apparatus using HV live line sticks, verifying site conditions and potential hazards, confirming and calculating physical loads and selecting appropriate authorised work methods.
It also includes preparing and cleaning specialist material and tools in accordance with authorised technical instructions; undertaking legislative and safe working practices; rendering inoperative automatic re-closing devices, including its restoration in accordance with the work plan; and issuing/accepting electrical access permits and/or relevant working documents.
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.
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