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 planning for the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-TVC23A Vegetation control planning Evidence shall show an understanding of planning the removal of vegetation near live electrical apparatus to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Hazard assessment and risk management appropriate to the level of responsibility in the vegetation control field encompassing: Identifying the terminologies associated with risk assessment - risk management, risk analysis and risk evaluation activities and eliminating or minimising risk. This incorporates principles and purposes of risk management, processes for conducting risk assessment including risk analysis and risk evaluation activities for selecting and implementing appropriate options for eliminating or minimising risk. Relationship risk assessment has with vegetation control Basic principles of hazard and risk assessment - what to look for, basic procedures in conducting work-site hazards/risk assessment, contingences, essential components of hazard assessment checks, identification of hazards associated with work function and the environment (type of equipment to be used, location of the work-site, condition of the surrounding vegetation and climate conditions) Techniques in the elimination or minimization of hazards/risk - identification of resources available, identification of appropriate methodology in hazard control, identification of the hierarchy of control, formulating a worksite hazard and risk assessment checklist. Pre-job Hazard Assessment Check (HAC) Items - JSAs, planned inspection, hazard risk assessment form, prompt sheet reference (VMP2 - electrical hazards, VMP1 – general, VMP3 - vegetation) Recognizing electrical hazards Evaluation of risk assessment and management procedures T2 Procedures and protocols for access to powerline facilities and isolation of powerlines encompassing: Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with accessing powerline facilities together with the relevant certification and licensing (if required) Powerline access permit procedures and documentation Work place signage - traffic management, unauthorised access, public protection Powerline distribution voltages Switching requirements for authorised tree trimming work on high voltage overhead lines - information required by system control, information to be included on the ‘vicinity permit’, system control functions, authorised work adjacent to an area under an access permit, communications. Weather conditions at work site Work team communications Adequate light at work site T3 Principles of tree preservation encompassing: Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with endangered species of Identifying site conditions and inspection of tree and or vegetation encompassing: Suitability of this type of tree in this location Identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks with this tree in this location Inspecting location and determining work methods for tree preservation - tree defects, tree diseases, insect attacks Relationship to how a tree grows to vegetation control - Australian tree families Tree preservation - methods of clearing vegetation, tree trimming, pruning, tree felling Safety work measures/methods Prevention of soil erosion Regrowth control Disposal of debris Heritage, significant and urban/rural vegetation Fire prone areas T4 Vegetation control using chemicals encompassing: Commonwealth, State and local government legislation, standards, codes, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements including relevant certification and licensing applicable to the control of vegetation using chemicals Chemical treatment principles - types and characteristics of chemical(s) to be used, regulations and procedures in handling and transporting chemicals safely, application procedures of chemicals to be used, mixing desirable quantities, pouring, spraying, and storing procedures Techniques in handling equipment to eliminate/reduce risks to the environment from spillages of oils, herbicides, pesticides and chemicals from such equipment as Methods of disposing and storage of herbicides, pesticides and chemicals Safety precautions specific to working with chemicals - safe working practices and procedures, Occupational Health and Safety hazards and precautions, identification of OHS hazards, assessment and control of OHS risks, types, selection, maintenance, storage and use of personal protective equipment (appropriate selection of complete or partial body protection and processes of inspection prior to use and cleaning after use), dangers of working in confined spaces and at heights while using chemicals, permit to work systems and isolation procedures/protocols Safe working policies, procedures and practices when using/operating specialised chemical equipment Emergency response and rescue, including First Aid etc Reasons and provisions of MSDSs Precautions in the use of machinery, plant, equipment and tools when working with chemicals Required safety techniques in the handling of herbicides - use and application of chemical agents, transporting and storage of chemicals and solvents, cleaning of equipment used in applications, procedures for spillages and contamination outside of vegetation control area. T5 Enterprise specific — policy and procedure instructions encompassing: Responsibilities and duty of care of employer and employee relationship Methods of obtaining the up-to-date information on enterprise policy and procedures Rules and regulations Induction into workplace - location of work area and storage area, timetable, uniform, personal well-being, housekeeping rules, emergency procedures, evacuation procedures Techniques when deal with others - working in teams, customer relation, complaint and issues procedures. Overview of enterprise professional development - fire fighting procedures, fatigue management, training and competency development - understanding and promotion |