Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus in the electricity supply industry (ESI). It includes inspection of overhead conductors and/or cables, underground and overhead transition points, pole-mounted transformers, switchgear, hardware and/or earthing systems. It also includes the completion of inspection reports and other relevant 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 and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Prepare to inspect overhead structures and electrical apparatus used on poles-structures | 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 inspection of overhead structures and electrical apparatus used on poles and/or structures are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed and communicated | ||
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 | Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks 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 is identified, obtained and confirmed in working order | ||
1.8 | Worksite is prepared to minimise risk, damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
1.9 | Traffic management plan is confirmed as being applied in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
2 | Inspecting overhead structures and electrical apparatus used on poles-structures | 2.1 | WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and followed to reduce incidents 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 | Inspection of overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus is completed in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
2.4 | Inspection of overhead structures and electrical apparatus is performed in accordance with job schedules, work requirements and workplace procedures | ||
2.5 | Unplanned events in the inspection of overhead poles-structures and electrical apparatus are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
2.6 | Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3 | Complete inspection of overhead structures and electrical apparatus used on poles-structures | 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 | Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3.4 | Tools, equipment and surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3.5 | Relevant work permits are signed off and overhead structures and electrical apparatus used on poles-structures are returned to service in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
3.6 | Work records, reports and/or documentation are completed in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range Statement
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. |
Sectors
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
Distribution |