Assessor Resource

CPCCCM3003
Work safely around electrical sources, services and assets

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment when working with or operating plant while in close proximity to electrical sources, underground and overhead services, and assets.

The unit supports construction workers working on powered construction sites who must check and confirm the location of electrical sources, underground and overhead services, and assets before commencing work. It applies to residential and commercial work sites.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare.

1.1.

Work instructions, including plans, specifications, environmental and quality requirements, and operational details, are obtained, confirmed with relevant personnel, and applied to planning.

1.2.

Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.

1.3.

Plant, tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and any faults are rectified or reported prior to starting work.

2.

Apply safe work practices.

2.1

Relevant authorities are contacted to identify type and location of electrical sources, underground or overhead services, and assets.

2.2

Plant is positioned according to safe work method statement (SWMS).

2.3

Plant operation procedures are followed to comply with SWMS.

2.4.

Work is conducted in or around the electrical source, service or asset according to SWMS.

2.5.

On completion of work, personnel, plant and equipment are retracted from powered area following SWMS.

3.

Clean up.

3.1.

Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specifications.

3.2.

Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.

3.3.

Work completion procedures are followed and relevant personnel are notified that work is finished.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. On two different sites the person must also:

locate electrical sources, underground and overhead services, and assets

undertake work according to the safe work method statement (SWMS)

retract from powered area on completion of work.

The above work must involve:

locating, interpreting and applying information, standards and specifications relating to working safely around electrical sources, services and assets

complying with site safety plan and work health and safety (WHS) legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

locating on-site electrical sources, underground and overhead services, and assets and identifying associated required safe work practices

installing safety signage and barricades before commencing work

safely positioning plant and equipment on site, giving consideration to location of electrical sources, underground and overhead services, and assets.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental requirements relevant to the work site and job task, including:

clean-up protection

noise and dust management

vibration management

waste management

equipment safety requirements, including procedures for accessing and interpreting:

SWMS

safety data sheets (SDS)

procedures for materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

techniques to read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings

safe work practices required on construction sites, including:

required signage and barricades

required personal protective equipment (PPE)

site-specific emergency procedures, including:

evacuation

first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

location and use of firefighting equipment

techniques for working with electrical sources, services and assets

procedures for working safely at heights

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant, tools and equipment used in the work specified in performance evidence.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

PPE, as appropriate to the task

materials:

signage and barricades appropriate to the task and work site

specifications:

verbal or written instructions and task-specific information issued by authorised personnel

plans and specifications appropriate to the task

SDS appropriate to the tools and equipment used to perform tasks

SWMS

relationships with team members and supervisor:

work may be conducted alone or as part of a team

timeframe:

according to job requirements.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare.

1.1.

Work instructions, including plans, specifications, environmental and quality requirements, and operational details, are obtained, confirmed with relevant personnel, and applied to planning.

1.2.

Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning.

1.3.

Plant, tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and any faults are rectified or reported prior to starting work.

2.

Apply safe work practices.

2.1

Relevant authorities are contacted to identify type and location of electrical sources, underground or overhead services, and assets.

2.2

Plant is positioned according to safe work method statement (SWMS).

2.3

Plant operation procedures are followed to comply with SWMS.

2.4.

Work is conducted in or around the electrical source, service or asset according to SWMS.

2.5.

On completion of work, personnel, plant and equipment are retracted from powered area following SWMS.

3.

Clean up.

3.1.

Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specifications.

3.2.

Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices.

3.3.

Work completion procedures are followed and relevant personnel are notified that work is finished.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Health and safety requirements must include:

emergency procedures, including:

first aid

evacuation

location and use of firefighting equipment

hazard identification and risk control procedures, including for handling hazardous materials and substances

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

earth leakage boxes

job specifications

lighting

manual handling techniques

electric lines, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits

restricted access barriers

safety data sheets (SDS)

surrounding structures

traffic control

trip hazards

use of signage and barricades

requirements for:

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

selection, correct fitting, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

selection and use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements.

Electrical sources, underground or overhead services, and assets must include:

distribution towers

generators

poles

substations

temporary services

train and tram assets

transmission towers

underground and overhead lines

underground conductors.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. On two different sites the person must also:

locate electrical sources, underground and overhead services, and assets

undertake work according to the safe work method statement (SWMS)

retract from powered area on completion of work.

The above work must involve:

locating, interpreting and applying information, standards and specifications relating to working safely around electrical sources, services and assets

complying with site safety plan and work health and safety (WHS) legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

locating on-site electrical sources, underground and overhead services, and assets and identifying associated required safe work practices

installing safety signage and barricades before commencing work

safely positioning plant and equipment on site, giving consideration to location of electrical sources, underground and overhead services, and assets.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental requirements relevant to the work site and job task, including:

clean-up protection

noise and dust management

vibration management

waste management

equipment safety requirements, including procedures for accessing and interpreting:

SWMS

safety data sheets (SDS)

procedures for materials storage and environmentally friendly waste management

techniques to read and interpret plans, specifications and drawings

safe work practices required on construction sites, including:

required signage and barricades

required personal protective equipment (PPE)

site-specific emergency procedures, including:

evacuation

first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

location and use of firefighting equipment

techniques for working with electrical sources, services and assets

procedures for working safely at heights

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of plant, tools and equipment used in the work specified in performance evidence.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

PPE, as appropriate to the task

materials:

signage and barricades appropriate to the task and work site

specifications:

verbal or written instructions and task-specific information issued by authorised personnel

plans and specifications appropriate to the task

SDS appropriate to the tools and equipment used to perform tasks

SWMS

relationships with team members and supervisor:

work may be conducted alone or as part of a team

timeframe:

according to job requirements.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work instructions, including plans, specifications, environmental and quality requirements, and operational details, are obtained, confirmed with relevant personnel, and applied to planning. 
Health and safety requirements are identified and applied to planning. 
Plant, tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and any faults are rectified or reported prior to starting work. 
Relevant authorities are contacted to identify type and location of electrical sources, underground or overhead services, and assets. 
Plant is positioned according to safe work method statement (SWMS). 
Plant operation procedures are followed to comply with SWMS. 
Work is conducted in or around the electrical source, service or asset according to SWMS. 
On completion of work, personnel, plant and equipment are retracted from powered area following SWMS. 
Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specifications. 
Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and standard work practices. 
Work completion procedures are followed and relevant personnel are notified that work is finished. 

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