Assessor Resource
UETTDRTP33
Maintain energised transmission lines using bare hand technique on a helicopter platform
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit covers the maintenance of energised high voltage (HV) transmission overhead electrical apparatus, i.e. live line work using bare hand techniques from a helicopter platform. It includes the verification of site conditions and potential hazards, the conformation and calculation of physical loads and the selection of appropriate and authorised work methods. It includes the preparation and cleaning of specialist material and tools in accordance with authorised technical instructions.
It also encompasses the undertaking of work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)and safe working practices and the rendering inoperative of the automatic re-closing device, including its restoration in accordance with the work plan and the procedure of issuing/accepting electrical access permits and/or relevant work document.
The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.
Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
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