This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practices in the electrotechnology workplace.

It includes applying safe working practices, following workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control. It also includes electrotechnology worker responsibilities and application for health and safety, risk management and adherence to safety practices as part of electrotechnology work functions when preparing to enter a work area.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare to enter an electrotechnology workplace

1.1

Work area access permits are obtained from appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Relevant workplace WHS/OHS safety regulations and codes of practices are identified and followed when entering the electrotechnology work area

1.3

Safe work methods for controlling risks are obtained, read and applied prior to undertaking work activity in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures

1.4

Preparation for electrical and non-electrical isolation is carried out to prevent creation of hazards from loss of machine/system/process control in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures

1.5

Tools, equipment and chemicals required for the electrotechnology work are checked for safety and correct functionality in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

1.6

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn appropriate to the electrotechnology work area and in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Apply safe electrotechnology working practices

2.1

Risk control work measures are implemented in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures

2.2

Procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies are followed in accordance with workplace procedures, scope of responsibility and capabilities

2.3

Safe work methods are applied when working at heights including safe and effective use of safety equipment

2.4

Safe work methods are used when undertaking lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying or otherwise moving, holding or restraining workplace tasks in accordance with relevant code of practice

2.5

Safe work methods for removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation are demonstrated in accordance with workplace emergency management procedures

2.6

Working area is kept clean, neat and tidy in accordance with workplace housekeeping procedures

3

Follow electrotechnology workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control

3.1

Hazards are identified, control measures implemented and reviewed through regular active participation in the consultation process with employer and other employees

3.2

Hazards in the work area are identified and reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

WHS/OHS documentation and incident records are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3.4

Workplace instructions are followed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislation, codes of practices and procedures in the workplace, including:

identifying typical hazards associated with work environments and assessing risk/s in an electrotechnology workplace

applying and reviewing risk control measures to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

reporting hazards to relevant person/s

applying safe working practices/methods

contributing to WHS/OHS consultative processes

following relevant workplace emergency management procedures and instructions relating to WHS/OHS and emergency incidents

selecting and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

applying correct manual handling techniques

confirming (safe) isolation of an electrical supply and isolation of potential electrical and non-electrical hazards has been completed by an authorised person

demonstrating safe methods of removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation

selecting an appropriate ladder for a given situation and performing a safety check before use

completing relevant WHS/OHS documentation.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

effective verbal and written communication techniques

electrotechnology work environment, including:

appropriate fire extinguisher for a given type of fire

commonly used workplace safety signs

relevant industry standard for safe workplace procedures

risk assessment documentation

typical hazards associated with a range of work environments

use of fire extinguishers

housekeeping and potential hazards in relation to improper housekeeping

workplace procedures used to control the risks associated with workplace hazards

legal requirements relevant to WHS/OHS in the workplace, including:

appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

asbestos awareness and reporting hazardous gases, including supervisory requirements and duty of care

difference between hazards and risks

duty holder responsibilities, as specified in WHS/OHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice

employer and employee responsibilities, rights and obligations

general aims and objectives of the relevant state or territory legislation relating to WHS/OHS

hazards that may be present in the electrotechnology workplace, the harm they can cause and how this harm occurs

housekeeping and potential hazards in relation to improper housekeeping

major functions of safety committees and representatives

powers of health and safety inspectors

relevant WHS/OHS regulations, codes and practices

underlying principles of WHS

life support - cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the workplace, including:

first aid

responsibilities of the first aider

priorities of first aid management for any accident or injury

procedures required at an accident scene

legal and ethical issues, which may impact on the management of care

'duty of care'

examination of a casualty for injuries

effect of cardiopulmonary arrest on the body

managing simulated conditions of airway obstruction, respiratory arrest and cardiopulmonary arrest

single and two-person CPR

signs and symptoms of an altered level of consciousness

management of simulation of a casualty with an altered level of consciousness

signs and symptoms of shock

management of simulation of a casualty in shock

relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety analysis (JSA) or risk mitigation processes, including:

emergency management plan

hierarchy of WHS/OHS hazard risk control measures

principles of risk assessment/management and required documentation

typical hazards associated with electrotechnology work environments and their control, including:

asbestos, including:

common types of asbestos containing building materials

warning signs used to identify the presence of asbestos

effects of asbestos on the human body

requirements for reporting the presence of asbestos

silica, including:

types of materials that contain crystalline silica (silica dust)

methods of releasing silica dust

recommended levels of exposure to crystalline silica

effects of crystalline silica on the human body

hazardous gases

chemicals in the workplace, including:

hazardous substances and dangerous goods and their classifications

labelling and storage requirements for chemicals

purpose and interpretation of safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

confined spaces, including:

control measures for working in a designated confined space

hazards associated with working in a confined space

workplace situations that could be classified as a confined space

physical and psychological hazards, including excessive noise, vibration, thermal stress, radiation, lasers, occupational overuse syndrome, stress, drugs and alcohol

safe manual handling principles, including:

procedures and methods for manual handling

situations that may cause manual handling injuries

types of manual handling injuries and their effect

working at heights, including:

hazards and precautions associated with working on ladders, elevated work platforms (EWP) and scaffolds

identification of work area as a height risk and use appropriate safety equipment to prevent a fall

working safely with electricity, including:

effects of electric shock on the human body

protection offered by a residual current device (RCD)

need for ensuring the (safe) isolation of an electrical supply

appropriate method of removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation

precautions that can minimise the chance of electric shock (earthing, extra-low voltage (ELV), fuses, circuit breakers and RCDs)

common causes of electrical accidents.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, emergency management plan, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant WHS/OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice related to hazards management in the electrotechnology industry and workplace.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Electrotechnology

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