This unit covers the maintenance of non-energised, pyramid, delta, Pi or enterprise-specific transmission towers and associated hardware and the inspection requirements of overhead structures, such as towers and electrical apparatus. Overhead structures include towers and overhead conductors and/or cables, including underground and overhead transition points, electrical equipment, hardware and/or earthing systems.

This unit encompasses the repair and/or replacement of components in accordance with construction plans, specifications, work orders and standing enterprise requirements. Maintenance also involves cleaning and welding. The updating of system data, records and/or completion of relevant documentation in accordance with enterprise requirements also forms part of this competency.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit requires 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 install and maintain transmission network infrastructure electrical equipment

1.1

Work schedules, including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material lists, are received, analysed and confirmed, as necessary, by site inspection

1.2

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

1.3

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures related to requirements and established procedures for the installation and maintenance of transmission network infrastructure electrical equipment are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed and communicated to relevant personnel

1.4

Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures

1.5

Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored, including emergency exits kept clear, according to established procedures

1.6

Resources, including personnel, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for the job are obtained and confirmed in working order

1.7

Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and/or established procedures

1.8

Relevant personnel at worksite are confirmed current in first aid, tower/pole top rescue and other related work procedures according to requirements

1.9

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

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 confirmed, where applicable, in accordance with established procedures

1.12

Traffic management plan is identified and implemented

2

Carry out the installation and maintenance of transmission network infrastructure electrical equipment

2.1

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

2.2

Towers and associated hardware to be erected are stabilised according to requirements

2.3

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

2.4

Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied in the safe installation and maintenance of transmission network infrastructure electrical equipment to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements

2.5

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

2.6

Inspection of overhead structures and electrical apparatus used on towers is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and requirements/established procedures

2.7

Maintenance, including repair and/or replacement of towers, is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and requirements/established procedures

2.8

Unplanned events in the erection of towers and associated hardware are undertaken within the scope of established procedures

2.9

Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired essential knowledge and associated skills

2.10

Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with instructions and established procedures

3

Complete the installation and maintenance of transmission network infrastructure electrical equipment

3.1

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

3.2

Accidents and/or injuries are reported in accordance with requirements/established procedures, where applicable

3.3

Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made 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 or disposed of in accordance with established procedures

3.5

Relevant work permits are signed off and towers and associated hardware are returned to service in accordance with requirements

3.6

Work completion records, reports, as installed/modified drawings and/or documentation and information are finalised and 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.

Transmission