This unit covers the performance of the procedures to gain access for work on or near electrical network infrastructure in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.

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 sate 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 to apply access authority procedures for work on or near electrical network infrastructure

1.1

Rules/codes of practice for work on or near electrical hazards and risk control measures for specific work areas and work activities are identified and obtained

1.2

Procedures for access authority/work permits, including roles and responsibilities, are obtained, learnt, understood and tested according to established procedures

1.3

Access authority/work permit document is identified, obtained, learnt and understood for a specific work activity according to established procedures

2

Carry out access authority procedures for work on or near electrical network infrastructure

2.1

Workplace procedures for confirming personnel are appropriately qualified and fit for purpose are followed according to established procedures

2.2

Safe approach distances (SAD) and safety measures applicable to the work activity are identified and confirmed according to established procedures

2.3

Workplace procedures for signing on to an access authority/work permit are followed

2.4

Workplace procedures for individuals to sign on to a specific role/function identified for the work is followed according to established procedures

2.5

Workplace procedures confirming issue and commencement of work under an access authority/work permit document are communicated according to established procedures

3

Complete access authority procedures for work on or near electrical network infrastructure

3.1

Workplace procedures confirming work completion or suspension is communicated in accordance with established procedures

3.2

Workplace procedures to ensure all personnel signed on to an access authority/work permit document are signed off in accordance with established procedures

3.3

Workplace procedures to cancel or suspend an access authority/work permit document are performed in accordance with established 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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