This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain energised transmission lines using high voltage (HV) live work bare hand method in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes maintaining live work using bare hand method, verifying site conditions and potential hazards, conformation and calculation of physical loads and selection of appropriate and authorised work methods. It also includes preparing and cleaning specialist material and tools in accordance with authorised technical instructions, undertaking work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health safety (OHS) safe working practices, and rendering inoperative the automatic re-closing device including its restoration, in accordance with the work plan and procedures for issuing/accepting live work authorities/permits and/or relevant work documents.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence to operate specific pieces of equipment such as elevated work platforms.

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 maintain energised transmission lines using HV live work bare hand method

1.1

Work schedules, construction plans, drawings, workplace procedures and material lists are obtained and analysed

1.2

Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified and communicated with relevant personnel

1.3

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

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

Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule

1.6

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

1.7

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

1.8

Relevant personnel at worksite are confirmed current in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other rescue procedures in accordance with job requirements and/or workplace procedures

1.9

Liaison and communication issues with authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved to perform work, as required

1.10

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

1.11

Personnel participating in work are fully briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.12

Traffic management is planned and implemented in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Perform maintenance of transmission lines using HV live work bare hand method

2.1

WHS/OHS, sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices are monitored and actioned to reduce incidents of accidents in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

First aid, CPR and other rescue procedures are performed in accordance with job requirements and/or workplace procedures

2.3

Requirements for lifting, climbing, working at heights, confined spaces and use of power tools/equipment are followed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Auto-reclose devices and associated circuits are rendered inoperative and necessary work documentation obtained in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are reported to immediate authorised personnel for directions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6

Remedial actions are taken to overcome shortfalls encountered in the work schedule in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

2.7

Maintenance of energised HV overhead electrical transmission apparatus is performed in accordance with work schedules, job requirements and workplace procedures

2.8

Energised HV overhead electrical transmission apparatus is maintained to ensure completion in agreed timeframes, to quality standards and with minimum waste in accordance with workplace procedures

2.9

Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned using in accordance with workplace procedures

2.10

Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures

3

Complete the maintenance of transmission lines using HV live work bare hand method

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

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

3.3

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

3.4

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

3.5

Relevant work permits are signed off and client/customer advised 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.

Transmission