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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to establish and or restore a transmission tower work site schedule of work
   • Work instructions are identified, received and confirmed.
   • Relevant requirements, specifications and priorities are set as per procedures to establish and confirm the work schedule.
   • OHS policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed.
   • Suggestions to assist with the establishing/restoration of the work site are made to others involved in the work.
   • Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and emergency exits kept clear according to given instructions and established procedures.
   • Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit, where appropriate, are received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons.
   • Resources including equipment, tools, drawings, notices and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified and checked for working order according to established procedures.
   • Relevant responsibilities associated with first aid and other related work safety procedures at the work site are checked and confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures are followed in the instance of an incident.
   • Client issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry/acceptable /community standards.
   • Site preparation is confirmed according to given instructions, as is the site safety plan and the work schedule for a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures.
   • Road signs, barriers and warning devices are confirmed as positioned in accordance with given instructions and requirements.
2. Establish and/or restore the work site schedule of work
   • OHS and sustainable energy principles and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents and minimise waste associated with establishing/restoring the work site and/or using of plant and equipment, are followed, in accordance with given instructions, requirements and/or established procedures.
   • Site hazards such as lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and/or aloft, and use of power tools/equipment, techniques and practices are safely followed in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements confirmed to eliminate the prospects of incidents.
   • Operational knowledge for establishing/restoration of the work site and for operating support plant and equipment is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures.
   • Establishing/restoring the work site and operating support plant and equipment is used safely and carried out in accordance with given instructions and established procedures to ensure all process aspects of the work are confirmed.
   • Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures.
   • Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures.
   • Problems associated with establishing/restoring the work site and the operation of support plant and equipment are dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met.
   • Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken and work is completed within an allocated timeframe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures.
3. Review and document establishment and/or restoration of work site schedule of work
   • Work undertaken is checked against work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures.
   • Accidents and/or incidents are actioned and reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures.
   • Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures.
   • Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures.
   • Appropriate persons are notified of work completion according to established procedures.
   • Work completion records, report forms/data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures.
   • Performance feedback is sought to confirm outcomes are in agreement with work requirements and specifications.

Required Skills

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 KSTTPA Power systems transmission structure work site 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 T Hand tools and their use encompassing Hand tools for cutting shaping drilling threading tapping and finishing metallic and nonmetallic 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 T Fixed and portable tools and their use encompassing Fixed power tools for cutting shaping drilling and finishing metallic and nonmetallic 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 T 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 T 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 trucktrailer combination four wheel drive vehicles Compliance with regulations associated with the securing of loads prior for transportation T 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 preoperational checks starting procedures safe use of chain saw under load Safe transporting and storage procedures

Evidence Required

This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit of competency and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the Range Statement of the unit of competency and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all component parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the Industrys preferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accord with Industry and Regulatory policy in this regard Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Hence sources of evidence need to be rich in nature so as to minimise error in judgment Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practiced These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
	Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UET Evidence shall also comprise A representative body of Performance Criteria demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and range and Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and range and Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit to such an extent that the learners performance outcome is reported in accordance with the preferred approach namely a percentile graded result where required by the regulated environment and Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills and Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations policies and workplace procedures and Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below
		Range of toolsequipmentmaterialsproceduresworkplacesother variables
		Group No	The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated	Item List
		A	All of the following	Using plans drawings mapswork schedule define work to be completed indicating OHS and environmental issueshazards Verify qualifications to operate machinery and perform machinery daily log checks Submit Dial Before You dig application form Verify understanding of material safety data sheets MSDS and work permits Undertake appropriate traffic control management Verify an understanding of working safely with hazardous materials and equipment safe manual handling techniques and correct use of personal protective equipment
		B	Operate at least of the following	Small generator sets Welding units Air Compressors and hoses Pneumatic andor electric hammers Rollers and compactors Concrete and ceramic cutters Pumps Post hole diggers Drills
		C	Operate at least one of the following	Back hoes Earth drilling rigs Trench excavators Heavy vehicles
		D	At least one occasion	Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include OHS policy and work procedures and instructions Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual installation and maintenance on deenergised low voltage underground polymeric cables In addition to the resources listed above in Context of and specific resources for assessment evidence should show demonstrated competency working in realistic environment and a variety of conditions

Method of assessment

This Competency Standard Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Transmission Distribution and Rail Traction Industry This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and associated skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
	For optimisation of training and assessment effort competence in this unit may be assessed concurrently with the following units
	UETTDRTPA UETTDRTP23A	Erect power systems transmission structures
	UETTDRTPA UETTDRTP24A	Erect power systems transmission structure hardware

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Range Statement

10) This relates to the unit of competency as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. This Competency Standard Unit shall be demonstrated in relation to establishing and/or restoring the work site using support plant, equipment and tools to perform work in a utilities industry work environment. Support plant may include back hoes, earth drilling rigs, trench excavators, heavy vehicles, wood-chippers, concrete cutters, air compressors, portable generators, welders, crimper-cutters, pumps, chain-saws, post hole diggers, sand-blasters, pneumatic and/or electric hammers, rollers and compactor, concrete and ceramic cutters, boring equipment, trenching equipment and drills. Equipment may include hand operated ratchet and friction grip winches, chain pullers and block and tackle. The following constants and variables included in the element/Performance Criteria in this unit are fully described in the Definitions Section of this volume and form an integral part of the Range Statement of this unit: Appropriate and relevant persons (see Personnel) Appropriate authorities Appropriate work platform Assessing risk Authorisation Confined space Documenting detail work events, record keeping and or storage of information Drawings and specifications Emergency Environmental and sustainable energy procedures Environmental legislation Established procedures Fall prevention Hazards Identifying hazards Legislation MSDS Notification OHS practices OHS issues Permits and/or permits to work Personnel Quality assurance systems Requirements Work clearance systems.

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