This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to joint and maintain energised low voltage (LV) underground paper insulated cables in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes jointing and terminating energised cables using a range of specialised equipment and tools. It also includes the testing of cables before and after jointing and terminating, obtaining relevant permits and preparing relevant work documentation.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.

Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare to joint and maintain LV underground paper insulated cables

1.1

Work schedules, plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are received and confirmed

1.2

Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified and communicated with relevant personnel

1.3

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and workplace procedures for the jointing and maintenance of energised LV underground paper insulated cables are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed and

1.4

Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant personnel and in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

WHS/OHS and environmental hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures identified in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

Relevant work permits are obtained, understood and signed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Plant, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are identified, obtained and confirmed in working order

1.8

Work site is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Carry out jointing and maintenance of energised LV underground paper insulated cables

2.1

WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and followed to reduce incidents of accidents in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

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

2.3

Cables are tested in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Cables are prepared for jointing, terminating or maintaining in accordance with construction drawings, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.5

Cables are jointed, terminated and maintained in accordance with construction drawings, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.6

Unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Complete jointing and maintenance of energised LV underground paper insulated cables

3.1

Completed work is checked against work plan, construction plans and drawings for compliance and anomalies are reported in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

WHS/OHS and environmental incidents are reported in accordance with workplace procedures, as required

3.3

Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Relevant work permits are signed off and energised LV underground paper insulated cables are returned to service in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed in accordance with workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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.

Not applicable.

Cable Jointing