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 establishing and reinstating a transmission tower work site. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-TTP22A Power systems transmission structure work site Evidence shall show an understanding of the power systems transmission structure work site to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Hand tools and their use encompassing: Hand tools for cutting, shaping, drilling, threading, tapping, and finishing metallic and non-metallic components - types of tools and their purpose, techniques for the correct and safe use of these tools, hazards associated with their use, care and maintenance of hand tools. Tools for measuring and marking out - types of tools and their purpose, techniques for the correct and safe use of these tools, hazards associated with their use, care and maintenance of hand tools Tools for dismantling and assembling electrical and electronic components - types of tools and their purpose, techniques for the correct and safe use of these tools, hazards associated with their use, care and maintenance of hand tools. T2 Fixed and portable tools and their use encompassing: Fixed power tools for cutting, shaping, drilling, and finishing metallic and non-metallic components - types of tools and their purpose, techniques for the correct and safe use of these tools, hazards associated with their use, care and maintenance of fixed power tools. Portable power tools for cutting, shaping, drilling, and structural components - types of tools and their purpose, techniques for the correct and safe use of these tools, hazards associated with their use, care and maintenance of fixed power tools, requirements for use on construction sites. T3 Materials properties encompassing: Identification and classification of engineering materials material properties Types and applications - properties of tensile strength, effects of temperature on the expansion of metals, ductibility, malleability, work hardening and annealing and the conditions that lead to corrosion and the properties of timbers. T4 Requirements for the use of enterprise vehicles such as, trucks and four wheel drives encompassing: Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with safe use of enterprise vehicles including relevant certification and licensing such as motor cars, light and heavy commercial trucks, heavy truck/trailer combination, four wheel drive vehicles. Compliance with regulations associated with the securing of loads prior for transportation. T5 Requirements for the use of chain saws including relevant certification and licensing encompassing: Safety precautions, requirements and responsibilities Selection and use of appropriate personal protective equipment Chain saw operation - 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. |