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

UETTDRVC25 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use elevated platform to cut vegetation above ground level near live electrical apparatus

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Issue Date: June 2024


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Unit of Competency UETTDRVC25 - Use elevated platform to cut vegetation above ground level near live electrical apparatus
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit covers cutting and/or pruning vegetation above ground level and removal of vegetation obstructions, up to the live work zone as defined for both authorised and instructed persons in the industry guidelines associated with live electrical apparatus, using the established cutting plan relevant to the vegetation type. It encompasses the safe use of appropriate/specialised tools and equipment according to requirements and established procedures. It includes safely accessing trees from above ground level to install restraints/slings, removing tree limbs in a safe manner, and clearing debris from the felling site to eliminate the occurrence of electrical incidents. It does not include entry of persons, mobile plant, equipment, and/or specialised tools into to the safe approach distance (SAD) as defined.Also included is the preparation of risk assessment control measures that encompass job safety assessment. All work and zones are in 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.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence to operate specific pieces of equipment such as elevated work platforms. Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing 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 Vegetation
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 cut/prune vegetation above ground up to the vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus using an elevating platform
  • Work instructions and cutting plan are received and confirmed
       
Element: Relevant requirements and established procedures to be followed for the work to be performed in accordance with the cutting are discussed with all personnel to establish and confirm the work schedule
       
Element: WHS/OHS policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed
       
Element: Suggestions to assist and/or improve meeting the cutting of vegetation above ground level outside the live work zone near electrical apparatus outcomes are made to others involved in the work
       
Element: Hazards are identified and WHS/OHS risks associated with working near live electrical apparatus are identified and reported according to established procedures
       
Element: Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permits/access authorisations is identified according to requirements and established procedures with relevant personnel
       
Element: Resources, including, equipment, tools, approved platforms and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for the job are obtained and, in working order according to established procedures
       
Element: Relevant responsibilities associated with first aid, working aloft, and/or other related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures are followed in the instance of an incident
       
Element: Client issues, including environmental values, are identified and referred to appropriate personnel in accordance with industry/community standards
       
Element: Site is prepared to produce a quality outcome, follow sustainable energy principles and practices, and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce, stock and individuals in accordance with established procedures
       
Element: Road signs, barriers and warning devices are obtained and positioned in accordance with given instructions and requirements
       
Element: Pre-operational checks are undertaken to confirm safe and correct operation of tools and equipment for safe use near live electrical apparatus according to requirements and established procedures
       
Element: Work permits/access authorisations are confirmed and received, where applicable, for commencement of the work according to requirements and established procedures with relevant personnel
       
Element: Carry out the cutting/pruning of vegetation above ground up to the vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus using an elevating platform
  • WHS/OHS and sustainable energy principles and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are followed in accordance with given instructions, requirements and/or established procedures
       
Element: Lifting, climbing, working aloft, and use of tools/equipment, techniques and practices are safely followed in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements to eliminate the prospects of incidents
       
Element: Operational knowledge for the cutting of vegetation above ground level outside the live work zone near electrical apparatus is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures
       
Element: Cutting of vegetation above ground level outside the live work zone near electrical apparatus using an elevated work platform (EWP) is carried out in accordance with the cutting plan, work schedule, given instructions and established procedures
       
Element: Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are monitored and reported/referred to immediate authorised personnel for directions according to established procedures
       
Element: Non-routine events are referred to immediate authorised personnel for directions according to established procedures
       
Element: Problems associated with cutting vegetation above ground level outside of the vegetation exclusion zone near electrical apparatus are attended to using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met
       
Element: Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
       
Element: Complete the cutting/pruning of vegetation above ground up to the vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus using an elevating platform
  • Work undertaken is checked against cutting plan and work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised personnel in accordance with established procedures
       
Element: Accidents and/or incidents are actioned and reported to authorised personnel in accordance with established procedures
       
Element: Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned up, made safe and sustainable energy principles and practices applied in accordance with given instructions and established procedures or an agreed standard
       
Element: Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
       
Element: Appropriate personnel are notified of work completion according to established procedures
       
Element: Post-operational checks, minor maintenance and/or relevant documentation of equipment and tools/platform are conducted according to requirements
       
Element: Requirements for returning work permits and/or access authorisation permits are confirmed, where applicable
       
Element: Work completion records and report forms/data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Work instructions and cutting plan are received and confirmed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS and sustainable energy principles and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are followed in accordance with given instructions, requirements and/or established procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Work undertaken is checked against cutting plan and work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised personnel in accordance with established procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

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