This unit covers the maintenance and repair of energised traction overhead electrical apparatus via the use of approved live line insulated stick techniques.

It includes the verification of site conditions and the potential hazards, the conformance with and calculation of physical loads, the selection of appropriate tools and equipment, and authorised work methods. It encompasses the undertaking of correct procedures and precautions to working live line in accordance with the work plan and enterprise requirements.

It also includes the visual inspection and necessary checks to confirm that the electrical apparatus and components are in a safe condition to test and/or return to service, and the recommissioning tests of the electrical apparatus and components.

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 maintain energised traction overhead electrical apparatus

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

Calculation of physical loads and authorised work methods are obtained and 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

Hazards associated with the work are identified and risk control measures implemented, including the rendering inoperative of automatic reclosing device

1.6

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

1.7

Resources, including personnel, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for the job are identified, scheduled and coordinated and confirmed safe and in technical working order

1.8

Relevant personnel at worksite are confirmed current in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), pole top and other rescue procedures according to requirements

1.9

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

1.10

Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures

1.11

Personnel participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors, are fully briefed and respective responsibilities coordinated and authorised, where applicable, in accordance with established procedures

1.12

Positioning of road signs, barriers and warning devices is planned and coordinated in accordance with requirements

2

Carry out the maintenance of energised traction overhead electrical apparatus

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

First aid, CPR, pole top, other rescue procedures and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and/or established procedures

2.3

Lifting, climbing, and working aloft, and use of power tools/equipment, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements

2.4

Auto-reclose devices associated with the circuits being worked on are rendered inoperative and necessary work documentation acquired in accordance with enterprise requirements

2.5

Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied in the safe maintenance of energised traction overhead electrical apparatus to ensure completion within an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements

2.6

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

2.7

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

2.8

Unplanned events in the maintenance of energised traction overhead electrical apparatus are managed within the scope of established procedures

2.9

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

3

Complete the maintenance of energised traction overhead electrical apparatus

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

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

3.3

Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned up and confirmed safe in accordance with established procedures

3.4

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

3.5

Relevant work documentation is signed off and traction overhead electrical apparatus returned to service, including returning of auto-reclosing device to normal, and client/customer advised in accordance with requirements

3.6

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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