Scope:
Those gaining this qualification will be able to control the growth of vegetation near powerlines. Encompassed is compliance with relevant State or Territory regulatory agencies/bodies, local government legislation, Industry bi-partite body - Guidelines / Codes of Practices or other related requirements for safe work and access near live electrical and mechanical apparatus.
Scope: Those gaining this qualification will be able to control the growth of vegetation near powerlines. Encompassed is compliance with relevant State or Territory regulatory agencies/bodies, local government legislation, Industry bi-partite body - Guidelines / Codes of Practices or other related requirements for safe work and access near live electrical and mechanical apparatus. Completion requirements The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for: All the Core competency standard units, and The required combination of Elective Units selected from Group A and/or Group B, where the sum of the weighting value is in accord with that assigned to this qualification and quantified below, and All the required prerequisite competency standard units have been met as required. |
Core Competency Standard Units All Core competency standard units to be achieved | Weighting Points | |
Apply OHS practices in the workplace | 20 | |
Comply with environmental and incidental response procedures | 40 | |
Working safely near live electrical apparatus as non electrical worker | 40 | |
Operate vegetation control plant, machinery and equipment near live electrical apparatus | 50 | |
Plan for the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus | 50 | |
Monitor safety compliance for vegetation work near live electrical apparatus | 50 | |
Total points in core | 250 | |
Elective Competency Standard Units Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 90 points from the following groups: | |||
Group | Minimum points | Maximum points | |
A | Imported and Common Elective Units Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 2. If units have not being assigned a weighting in the ESI - Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Training Package, their weighting will be 10 points. | 0 | 50 |
B | Qualification Electives - Schedule 2a Vegetation Control You may select all your elective units from this Group | 40 | 90 |
Group A - Imported and Common Elective Units | Weighting Points | |
Imported units from other training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 2 or higher. If units have not being assigned a weighting in the ESI - Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Training Package, their weighting will be 10 points. Note: For further information see Transition to NQC Packaging Rules for Flexibility, Page 251, UET09 ESI - Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package, Version 2.1,Volume 1 Preliminary Information. | Up to 50 Points | |
Group BQualification Electives - Schedule 2a Vegetation Control Complete units to at least 40 points from this group. You may select all your elective units from this Group. | Weighting Points | |
Cut vegetation above ground outside live work zone near live electrical apparatus (climbing) | 50 | |
Assess vegetation and recommend control measures for work near live electrical apparatus | 50 | |
Cut vegetation above ground outside live work zone near live electrical apparatus (platform) | 45 | |
Cut vegetation at ground level outside 'vegetation exclusion zone' near live electrical apparatus | 45 | |
Safe use of Elevating Work Platform (EWP) near live electrical apparatus | 50 | |
Note: 1. Prerequisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.
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