8) Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills (EKAS): This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of operating plant and equipment near live electrical conductors/apparatus. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-TEL12A Chain saw principles Evidence shall show an understanding of requirements for the use of chain saws including relevant certification and licensing (if required) to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Safety precautions, requirements and responsibilities T2 Selection and use of appropriate personal protective equipment T3 Chain saw operation encompassing: Parts and function of components and ancillary equipment Pre-operational checks Starting procedures Safe use of chain saw under load Safe transporting and storage procedures KS02-TEL12A Elevating work platform operational principles Evidence shall show an understanding of operation of elevating work platform (EWP) to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with EWP including relevant certification and licensing encompassing: Safe working clearances Safe operation procedures and the mandatory wearing of harness/attachment requirements Safety observers Inspection and testing procedures prior to use Set-up, operate and shut down procedures for an EWP T2 Emergency procedures for an EWP encompassing: Escape procedures for an EWP Rescuing procedures Mechanical failure procedures T3 Types of EWPs insulated/uninsulated KS03-TEL12A Enterprise vehicles Evidence shall show an understanding of requirements for the use of enterprise vehicles such as, trucks and four wheel drives to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with safe use of enterprise vehicles including relevant certification and licensing such as encompassing: Motor cars Light and heavy commercial trucks Heavy truck/trailer combination Four wheel drive vehicles T2 Compliance with regulations associated with the securing of loads prior for transportation KS04-TEL12A Hydraulic and pneumatic portable equipment Evidence shall show an understanding of operation and maintenance of mobile plant, tools and equipment to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with portable hydraulic equipment and portable pneumatic equipment, including relevant certification and licensing encompassing: Safe working clearances Safe operation procedures Safety observers T2 Inspection and testing procedures prior to use T3 Set-up, operate and shut down procedures T4 Permit to work systems and isolation procedures KS05-TEL12A Basic rigging techniques Evidence shall show an understanding of basic rigging techniques to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with rigging including the operation of cranes, hoists and winches and relevant certification and licensing (if required) T2 Requirements for the use of enterprise construction manuals, system diagrams/plans and drawings T3 Safe use of rigging equipment, tools and associated equipment encompassing: Types, techniques and application Site inspection procedures encompassing: Identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks Appropriate sequence of loading and unloading T4 Determining the mass and dimensions of load T5 Selection and inspection procedures encompassing: Rigging equipment, materials and tools Note: Examples include natural and synthetic fibre ropes and chains, fittings, winch and capstan Ratings of wire ropes and slings Removing, repairing and replacing of damage parts T6 Techniques for assembling and erecting power winches and capstans T7 Checking the integrity of support structure; visual inspection of load connections T8 Techniques in moving, lifting, shifting, managing and placing loads encompassing: Use of appropriate communication and signalling methods Codes of practice/compliance Enterprise and Commonwealth, State/Territory legislative requirements Weather conditions Erection of safety nets and lines Methods of fixing and anchoring loads Load stability |