Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

UETTDREL18 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect and treat poles and inspect electrical apparatus

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Issue Date: June 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UETTDREL18 - Inspect and treat poles and inspect electrical apparatus
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and treat poles and inspect electrical apparatus in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes testing or examining at eye level to below ground and visually checking above ground of cross-arms, conductors, hardware and equipment attached with the use of the un-aided eye, binoculars and electronic vision equipment to determine the integrity of the poles, structures and hardware attached to them. It also includes completing inspection reports and updating of records to workplace requirements.This unit would be applied by asset inspectors engaged in regular and methodical inspection and treatment poles and inspection of electrical apparatus in the transmission and distribution industry sector.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence to practice in the workplace.Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Entry Level Cross Discipline
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to inspect and treat poles and inspect electrical apparatus
  • Relevant work instructions are received and confirmed
       
Element: Job requirements are discussed with relevant personnel and performed in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental workplace procedures are received and confirmed
       
Element: Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with relevant personnel for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures identified in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Relevant work permits are obtained, as required, to access and perform work in accordance with job requirements and/or workplace procedures
       
Element: Resources, including equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for the job are obtained and confirmed in working order in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Relevant person responsible for first aid and/or related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures to ensure safety measures are followed in the instance of an incident
       
Element: Liaison and communication issues with appropriate personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved to perform work, as required
       
Element: Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Personnel participating in work are fully briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Traffic management is checked as implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Conduct inspection and treatment of poles and inspect electrical apparatus
  • WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and followed to reduce incidents of accidents in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Tools and equipment are selected appropriate to the task in accordance with job requirements and used to produce desired outcomes
       
Element: Requirements for lifting, climbing, working at heights and the use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Poles and electrical apparatus are inspected and safe treatment of poles and structures are completed in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised, hazards identified and WHS/OHS risks reported to immediate appropriate personnel for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Visual inspection of poles, overhead structures, conductors, cables and electrical apparatus used on poles/structures is performed in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures
       
Element: Poles/structures are tested or examined from approximately eye level to below ground in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Visual checks are performed to identify fungal activity, dry rot, termite and borer infestation in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
       
Element: Treatment of poles/structures is performed in accordance with work schedule, job requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Defective or suspect poles are identified in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Unplanned events are referred to relevant authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired knowledge and associated skills
       
Element: Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete the inspection and treatment of poles and inspect electrical apparatus
  • Completed work is checked against work schedule, construction plans and drawings for compliance and anomalies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: WHS/OHS and environmental incidents are reported in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
       
Element: Worksite is cleaned and confirmed safe in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Tools and surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Unsafe or faulty tools are identified and marked for repair in accordance with workplace procedures before, during and after use
       
Element: Relevant work permits are signed off and poles and structures are returned to service in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Relevant work instructions are received and confirmed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and followed to reduce incidents of accidents in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Completed work is checked against work schedule, construction plans and drawings for compliance and anomalies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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