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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to erect transmission towers
   • Work instructions are received and confirmed.
   • Relevant requirements and established procedures to be followed for the work to be preformed are discussed with all personnel 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 in meeting erection of towers outcomes 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 are received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant personnel.
   • Resources including, equipment, tools and personnel protective equipment required for the job are obtained and, in working order according to established procedures.
   • Relevant responsibility associated with First Aid, Tower/Pole Top Rescue and/or other related work safety procedures at the work site are 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 personnel in accordance with industry/acceptable /community standards.
   • Site is prepared according to given instructions and the work schedule for a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce, and individuals in accordance and established procedures.
   • Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with given instructions and requirements.
2. Carry out the erection of transmission towers.
   • OHS and sustainable energy principles and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are followed in accordance with given instructions, requirements and/or established procedures.
   • Lifting, climbing, working 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 the operation of support plant and equipment used for the erection of towers to be applied to the work is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and, to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures.
   • Operation of support plant and equipment used for the erection of towers is carried out in accordance with given instructions and established routines/procedures.
   • 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 personnel for directions according to established procedures.
   • Problems associated with operation of support plant and equipment used for the erection of towers 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 in accordance with given instructions and established procedures.
3. Complete the erection of transmission towers
   • Work undertaken is checked against work schedule and anomalies reported to Authorised personnel in accordance with established procedures.
   • Accidents and/or incidents are actioned and reported to authorised personnel 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 personnel are notified of work completion according to established procedures.
   • Works completion records, report forms/data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures.

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 erecting transmission towers All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies KSTTPA Power systems transmission structure erection KS01-TTP23A Power systems transmission structure erection Evidence shall show an understanding of the erection of power systems transmission structures 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 Transmission structures and hardware encompassing Requirements for the use of enterprise construction manuals system diagramsplans and drawings Types of structures Types and function of associated hardwareequipment and insulators Types of conductors Location of transmissions structures Other equipment used on transmission structures eg aircraft warning devices Voltages on transmission structures T Enterprises specific technical drawing and documents encompassing Types and application of enterprise specific drawings and documents electrical and electronic drawings mechanical drawings project charts schedules graphs technical manuals and catalogues Instructionworksheets sheets types and application of enterprise specific symbols and diagrams Title box description of parts and version control

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	At least one of the following	Pyramid Delta Pi Enterprise specific types
		B	At least one of the following	Mass concrete Caisson or pilebased Screwanchor Bored
		C	At least one of the following	Crane Gin pole
		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 below ground in limited spaces with different structuralconstruction types and method and in a variety of environments

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 UETTDRTP22A	Establish and reinstate a power systems transmission structure work site
	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 erection of transmission towers. Tower types may include pyramid, delta and pi and other enterprise specific types. Methods of erection may include crane and/or gin pole. Foundations may include mass concrete, caisson or pile-based and screw-anchor or bored types The following constants and variables included in the element/Performance Criteria in this unit are fully described in the Definitions Section 1 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 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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