This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain overhead energised low voltage (LV) conductors and cables in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes verification of site conditions and potential hazards, selecting appropriate and authorised work methods using specialised equipment and the diagnosis of faults. It also includes undertaking electrical tests and updating system data/maintenance records.

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 for maintenance of overhead energised LV conductors and cables

1.1

Work plan, construction plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are received, confirmed and communicated with relevant personnel

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 maintenance of overhead energised LV conductors and cables are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed

1.4

Physical loads and calculations are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

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

1.6

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

1.7

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

1.8

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

1.9

Specialist equipment for live work is inspected and confirmed in working order in accordance with workplace procedures

1.10

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

1.11

Traffic management plan is confirmed as being applied in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Conduct maintenance of overhead energised LV conductors and cables

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

Overhead energised LV conductors and cables are maintained in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with a minimum of waste in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Maintenance, repair and/or replacement of poles and/or structures is performed in accordance with job schedule, work requirements and workplace procedures

2.5

Unplanned events in the maintenance of overhead energised LV conductors and cab are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6

Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Complete maintenance of overhead energised LV conductors and 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

Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Tools, equipment and surplus resources are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Relevant work permits are signed off and overhead energised LV conductors and cables 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 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.

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