This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct visual checking and treatment of power system poles and structures in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes testing or examining at eye level to below ground, checking above ground of crossarms and attached hardware with the use of binoculars to determine the integrity of poles, structures and attached hardware. It also includes completing inspection reports and updating workplace 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 to perform visual checking and treatment of poles and structures

1.1

Work schedules, construction 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 visual checking and treatment of poles and structures are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed

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 are 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

Carry out visual checking and treatment of poles and 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

Visual checking and treatment of poles and structures to ensure completion are performed in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Visual checking, by testing or examining pole and/or structures from eye level to below ground, is conducted in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

2.5

Defective or suspect poles are identified for repair or replacement in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6

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

2.7

Unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures

2.8

Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Complete the visual checking and treatment of poles and structures

3.1

Completed work is checked against work schedule, 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 poles and 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 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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