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

UETTDRVC29 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Control vegetation whilst performing linework

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency UETTDRVC29 - Control vegetation whilst performing linework
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control vegetation whilst performing linework in the electricity supply industry (ESI).It includes controlling vegetation, including tree trimming, working near live low voltage (LV) conductors as specified in the relevant legislation, completing inspection reports and updating records in accordance with workplace requirements.This unit applies to transmission, distribution, rail traction, telecommunications and vegetation management control industry sectors.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 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: Control vegetation
  • WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and followed to reduce incidents in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Requirements for lifting and/or climbing and/or working at heights and the use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Vegetation near live LV conductors is monitored to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Vegetation control is performed in accordance with work schedule, job requirements and workplace procedures
  • Unplanned events in vegetation control are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Prepare to control vegetation
  • Work schedules, construction plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are received and confirmed
       
Element: Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified and communicated with relevant personnel
       
Element: Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and workplace procedures for the control of vegetation near live LV conductors are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed
       
Element: Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant personnel 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 confirmed and signed in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Plant, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are identified, obtained and confirmed in working order
       
Element: Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Traffic management plan is confirmed as being applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and followed to reduce incidents in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Requirements for lifting and/or climbing and/or working at heights and the use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Vegetation near live LV conductors is monitored to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Vegetation control is performed in accordance with work schedule, job requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Unplanned events in vegetation control are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete vegetation control
  • 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 rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Tools, equipment and surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Relevant work permits are signed off and equipment returned to service in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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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
WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and followed to reduce incidents in accordance with workplace procedures 
Requirements for lifting and/or climbing and/or working at heights and the use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Vegetation near live LV conductors is monitored to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures 
Vegetation control is performed in accordance with work schedule, job requirements and workplace procedures 
Unplanned events in vegetation control are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures 
Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures 
Work schedules, construction plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are received and confirmed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and followed to reduce incidents 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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