This unit covers the compliance of environmental and incidental response procedures whilst undertaking tasks in the electricity supply industry (ESI) workplace and refers to relevant legislation, codes and practices and established procedures.

The unit refers to compliance with relevant sections of federal and state/territory work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and Environmental Protection Acts. The checking of plant and equipment should be performed through visual and mechanical checks. The plant and equipment used is that typically used in preparing worksites and compliance with environmental policies and procedures.

Relevant regulations and procedures are referred to, but not limited to, the worksite and the use of plant; machinery/equipment; cleaning materials and aids; equipment operation; personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety boots, eye and ear protection, and safety helmets.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.

Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare to comply with environmental and incident response procedures

1.1

Work instructions are received and confirmed

1.2

Relevant requirements and established procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are discussed with all personnel to establish and confirm the work schedule

1.3

WHS/OHS and environmental policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed

1.4

Suggestions to assist with complying with environmental and incident response procedures are made to others involved in the work

1.5

Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and emergency exits kept clear according to given instructions and established procedures

1.6

Scope of responsibility under relevant work permits are received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant personnel

1.7

Resources, including environmental compliance and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for the incident are obtained and in working order according to established procedures

1.8

Relevant responsibilities associated with first aid and other related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures are followed in the instance of an incident

1.9

Client issues are referred to appropriate personnel in accordance with industry and community standards

1.10

Site is reviewed 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 with established procedures

1.11

Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements

2

Carry out compliance with environmental and incident response procedures

2.1

WHS/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

2.2

Environmental requirements for the work are mentioned and reviewed and control measures recommended for inclusion in the work process

2.3

Any environmental incidents and potential problems are referred to appropriate personnel in accordance with established procedures

2.4

Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and/or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements to eliminate the prospects of incidents

2.5

Operational knowledge for compliance with environmental and incident response procedures is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures

2.6

Complying with environmental and incident response procedures is carried out in accordance with given instructions and established procedures

2.7

Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are reported to immediate authorised personnel for directions according to established procedures

2.8

Non-routine events are referred to immediate authorised personnel for directions according to established procedures

2.9

Problems associated with complying with environmental and incident response procedures are dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met

2.10

Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures

3

Complete the compliance with environmental and incident response procedures

3.1

Work undertaken is checked against work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised personnel in accordance with established procedures

3.2

Accidents and incidents are reported to authorised personnel in accordance with established procedures

3.3

Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures

3.4

Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures

3.5

Appropriate personnel are notified of work completion according to established procedures

3.6

Environmental completion records, report forms/data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures

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.

Not applicable.

Entry Level Cross Discipline