Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select and prepare specialised plant and for use near live electrical apparatus.
- Specialised plant is selected and prepared to job requirements and confirmed against work plan.
- Routine pre-operational checks of specialised plant are completed to manufacturers’ specifications and enterprise requirements.
- OHS hazards in the workplace are recognised, risk assessed and minimised according to enterprise requirements.
- The candidate is able to recognise and follow the requirements for safe working procedures and legislation during transport.
- The candidate has ensured procedures and risk control measures are in place and followed in the event of an incident.
- The candidate appropriately reported any incidents according to established procedures.
- Operate Specialised Plant near live electrical apparatus.
- Plant is operated in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.
- Risks to self, others and the environment are anticipated and minimisation strategies implemented accordingly.
- Suitable personal protective clothing and equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS requirements.
- Environmental implications associated with specialised plant operation are identified, assessed and reported according to established procedures.
- Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised personnel for directions according to established procedures.
- Complete operations and report on specialised plant operation near live electrical apparatus.
- Shut-down procedures for specialised plant are completed to manufacturers’ specifications and enterprise requirements.
- Specialised plant operational records are completed and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
- Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance and damage to specialised plant are detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
- Specialised plant is cleaned, secured and stored according to manufacturers’ specifications, OHS and enterprise requirements.