This unit covers the coordination and implementation of continuous vegetation control and takes into account arboreal regeneration, environmental issues and liaison and consultation procedures with appropriate government agencies, property owners and environmental groups. It also encompasses conducting and/or contributing to public education processes and legislation issues.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit may only be practiced under the regulations pertaining to each state and territory for the safe planning for the removal of vegetation around live powerlines up to the live work zone including near live electrical apparatus, and regulations that directly relate to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and/or contracts of training where they apply.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare/plan to coordinate vegetation control work

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

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

1.4

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

1.5

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

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

Clients/customers are provided with possible solutions and/or options within the scope, acceptable cost and 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

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

1.11

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

1.12

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

2

Carry out the coordination of vegetation control work

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

2.3

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

2.4

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

2.5

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

2.6

Coordination of vegetation control work is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and requirements and/or established procedures

2.7

Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied in the safe coordination of vegetation control work to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements

2.8

Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned using acquired essential knowledge and associated skills according to requirements

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 coordination of vegetation control work

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 permits are signed off and equipment returned to service 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.

Vegetation