9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the competency standard unit and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the range statement of the competency standard unit 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

9.1)

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 Industry’s 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 substance/material 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

9.2)

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. 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 learner’s 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 tools/equipment/materials/procedures/workplaces/other variables

Group No

The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated

Item List

A

Confirm operational knowledge associated with the operation of control machinery and equipment near live electrical apparatus in all of the following:

Recognition of aerial voltage systems.

Identification of Low Voltage Aerial Circuits.

Identification of High Voltage Aerial Circuits.

Safe approach distance so defined by relevant authorities.

Use of technical standards, acts, regulations, codes /guidelines and established/enterprise/asset owner’s procedures.

System Control – Information required and functions.

Vicinity Permit – Information required and functions.

Confirm environmental principals and procedures

B

Confirm safe practices associated with the operation of control machinery and equipment near live electrical apparatus in all of the following:

OHS safety practices and procedures.

Electric shock and resuscitation.

Events constituting an incident.

Procedures in the event of/responding to, incidents.

Methods of identifying hazards.

Risk assessment procedures.

Selection of the best position for monitoring and controlling work.

Constant analysis and

decision making relevant to the safety of the work, taking

into account prevailing site conditions (lay of the land) and on-going weather conditions

C

Confirm the safe operation of machinery and equipment in varying conditions and weather near live electrical apparatus and undertake pre and post operational checks, inspections in at least 4 of the following:

Chainsaws,

Brush Cutters,

Power Pruners,

Powered Drills,

*Augers,

Air Compressors,

Generators,

Jack Hammers,

Demolition saws,

Measuring devices,

Extendable mounted cameras

(* Must do)

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

9.3)

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 safely undertake actual work near live electrical apparatus

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 structural/construction types and method and in a variety of environments.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This Competency Standard Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 “Assessment Guidelines”.

Note:

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this Competency Standard Unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment 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

9.5)

For optimisation of training and assessment effort, competence in this unit is not recommended to be assessed concurrently with any other unit.

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 working safely near live electrical apparatus as non electrical worker.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

KS01-TEL17A Asset inspection plant, machinery and equipment

Evidence shall show an understanding of asset inspection plant, machinery and equipment to an extent indicated by the following aspects:

T1 Assets inspection safety requirements encompassing:

The legal requirements covering OHS in the work place

Requirements for personal safety in the workplace

Standards, codes, legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements associated with safe use of enterprise vehicles

Working safely with electrical tools and equipment near electrical apparatus

Identification of Hazards and risks associated with working on / near live electrical apparatus

Use and application of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), selecting and using Personal Protecting Equipment (PPE)

Safe work practices and procedures

T2 Asset inspection machinery and equipment encompassing:

Reading and following information on standard operating procedures

Following verbal instructions

Selecting machinery and equipment appropriate to the task

Identifying machinery and equipment defects

Maintaining machinery and equipment using appropriate techniques

Safe use of enterprise vehicles

Operation of machinery and equipment - pre-operational checks, safe use of machinery and equipment, safe transporting and storage procedures according to manufacturers’/ standard operating procedures

Adjustments/alignments to a range of machinery and equipment

Common faults and/or defects found in a range of machinery and equipment

Procedures for marking unsafe or faulty machinery and equipment for repair

Procedures for the safe use of hand and power tools

Routine maintenance requirements of a range of machinery, equipment and hand and power tools

Storage location and procedures for a range of machinery and equipment

Hazards/control measures associated with the use of a range machinery and equipment

10) This relates to the competency standard unit 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.

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

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:

Machinery, equipment may include:

Power operated tools such as chainsaws, brush cutters, power pruners, powered drills, augers, air compressors, generators, jack hammers, demolition saws, measuring devices, extendable mounted cameras

Excludes machinery and equipment that encompass driving and associated licenses, such as slashers, boom-operated insulated elevating work platforms, excavator, back hoes and the like.

Tools may include (but not limited to):

Hand tools such as hacksaws, hammers, screwdrivers, sockets, wrenches, scrapers, chisels, files, tape measures, bolt cutters, knives and other related associated

Near Live electrical apparatus may include(but not limited to):

Single Wire Earth Return (SWER), High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) overhead conductors and cables, underground cables (as attached to the poles) and overhead transition points, conductor terminations, insulators, conductor ties, cross arms, cross arm mountings and brackets, switches, HV fuses and fuse carriers, pole mounted transformers, sub stations, air-break switches, surge diverters, auto reclose relays, possum guards, earth guards, angle of the pole, lights, bolts and associated pole fixings.

Excludes any work that is or may be performed by other competent and / or licensed operatives

OHS policies and procedures may include:

The preparation of risk assessment control measures that encompass job safety assessment and includes traffic control measures and compliance with relevant State or Territory regulatory agencies/bodies, local government legislation, Industry bi-partite body – Guidelines/Codes of Practices or other related requirements for safe use of equipment near live electrical apparatus.

Permits may include:

Safe Approach Distances Zones / Safe Working Clearance, Work Permit(s) and/or Access Authorisation Permits and those required under Technical standards and Industry Guidelines.