This unit covers the coordination of work procedures that require the issue of electrical permits to work and other permits for working on major parts of the electrical network. It encompasses the analysis and coordination of all work activities planned to be undertaken within more or less the same time timeframe to ensure that the organisation’s work safety and statutory requirements are complied with; the extent of power interruption, and hence inconvenience to customers, is minimised; and the effective utilisation of available resources, both from the organisation and from its contractors to ensure all planned activities are completed in a timely manner to specified standards and requirements.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.

Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing 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/plan to coordinate permit procedures

1.1

Work schedules, including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material lists, are obtained and analysed, as necessary, by site inspection and the extent of the preparation of the work determined for planning and coordination

1.2

Work is prioritised and sequenced for the most efficient and effective outcome following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes, to a quality standard and in accordance with established procedures

1.3

Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all personnel and identified for all worksites

1.4

Hazards are identified, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) risks assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored, including emergency exits kept clear, to ensure safe systems of work are followed and according to established procedures

1.5

Relevant work permits are secured to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and/or established procedures

1.6

Resources, including personnel, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for the job are identified, scheduled and applied in the coordination of permit procedures according to established procedures

1.7

Clients/customers are provided with possible solutions and/or options within the scope, acceptable cost and requirements

1.8

Liaison and communication issues with others/authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work

2

Carry out the coordination of permit procedures

2.1

WHS/OHS and sustainable energy principles and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are monitored and actioned in accordance with requirements and/or established procedures

2.2

Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are reported to immediate authorised personnel for directions according to established procedures

2.3

Remedial actions are taken to overcome any shortfalls encountered in the work schedule according to requirements and/or established procedures

2.4

Coordination of permit procedures is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and requirements and/or established procedures

2.5

Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied in the safe coordination of permit procedures to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements

2.6

Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned using acquired essential knowledge and associated skills according to requirements

2.7

Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure a quality like outcome is achieved for the client/customer and to a community/industry standard

3

Complete the coordination of permit procedures

3.1

Work undertaken is checked against work schedule for conformance with requirements, anomalies reported and solutions identified in accordance with established procedures

3.2

Relevant work permits are signed off and plant is returned to service and client/customer advised in accordance with requirements

3.3

Accidents and/or injuries are reported and followed up in accordance with requirements/established procedures

3.4

Work completion records, reports, as installed/modified drawings and/or documentation and information are confirmed, processed and appropriate personnel notified

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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