4)

This Unit is intended to augment formally acquired competencies. It is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training.

Prerequisite Unit(s)

2)

2.1) Competencies

Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed:.

UEENEEE001B

Apply OHS practices in the workplace

UETTDREL03B

Comply with environmental and incident response procedures

For the full prerequisite chain details for this unit please refer to Table 3 in Volume 1, Part 2

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Prepare to establish and or restore a transmission tower work site schedule of work

1.1

Work instructions are identified, received and confirmed.

1.2

Relevant requirements, specifications and priorities are set as per procedures to establish and confirm the work schedule.

1.3

OHS policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed.

1.4

Suggestions to assist with the establishing/restoration of the work site are made to others involved in the work.

1.5

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

1.6

Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit, where appropriate, are received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons.

1.7

Resources including equipment, tools, drawings, notices and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified and checked for working order according to established procedures.

1.8

Relevant responsibilities associated with first aid and other related work safety procedures at the work site are checked and 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 persons in accordance with industry/acceptable /community standards.

1.10

Site preparation is confirmed according to given instructions, as is the site safety plan 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 confirmed as positioned in accordance with given instructions and requirements.

2

Establish and/or restore the work site schedule of work

2.1

OHS and sustainable energy principles and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents and minimise waste associated with establishing/restoring the work site and/or using of plant and equipment, are followed, in accordance with given instructions, requirements and/or established procedures.

2.2

Site hazards such as lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and/or 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.

2.3

Operational knowledge for establishing/restoration of the work site and for operating support plant and equipment is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures.

2.4

Establishing/restoring the work site and operating support plant and equipment is used safely and carried out in accordance with given instructions and established procedures to ensure all process aspects of the work are confirmed.

2.5

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.

2.6

Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures.

2.7

Problems associated with establishing/restoring the work site and the operation of support plant and equipment are dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met.

2.8

On going checks of quality of the work are undertaken and work is completed within an allocated timeframe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures.

3

Review and document establishment and/or restoration of work site schedule of work

3.1

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

3.2

Accidents and/or incidents are actioned and reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures.

3.3

Work site 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 persons are notified of work completion according to established procedures.

3.6

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

3.7

Performance feedback is sought to confirm outcomes are in agreement with work requirements and specifications.

7) 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 establishing and reinstating a transmission tower work site.

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

The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills (EKAS) required is given in Volume 2 - Part 2.2 EKAS. It forms an integral part of this unit.

E2.18.1

Occupational Health and Safety principles

E2.11.1

Hand tools

E2.11.2.1

Power tools

T2.1.3

Engineering applications of material properties

T2.1.7

Enterprise vehicles

T2.1.8

Chain saw principles

T2.7.1

Environmental fundamentals

T2.7.2

Material handling and the environment

T2.8.1

Enterprise specific - policies and procedure instructions

T2.8.2

Enterprise specific - OHS instructions

T2.8.3

Enterprise specific - technical drawings and documents

9) 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

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 in accordance with the "Assessment Guidelines - UET09". 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

All of the following

Using plans, drawings, maps/work schedule define work to be completed, indicating OHS and environmental issues/hazards.

Verify qualifications to operate machinery and perform machinery daily log checks.

Submit Dial Before You dig application form.

Verify understanding of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and work permits.

Undertake appropriate traffic control management

Verify an understanding of working safely with hazardous materials and equipment, safe manual handling techniques and correct use of personal protective equipment.

B

Operate at least 5 of the following

Small generator sets

Welding units

Air Compressors and hoses

Pneumatic and/or electric hammers

Rollers and compactors

Concrete and ceramic cutters

Pumps

Post hole diggers

Drills

C

Operate at least one of the following

Back hoes

Earth drilling rigs

Trench excavators

Heavy vehicles

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 undertake actual installation and maintenance on de-energised 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 in realistic environment and a variety of conditions.

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 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 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 may be assessed concurrently with the following units:

UETTDRTP03B

Erect transmission towers

UETTDRTP04B

Erect transmission tower hardware

8) 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/may be demonstrated in relation to establishing and/or restoring the work site using support plant, equipment and tools to perform work in a utilities industry work environment.

Support plant may include back hoes, earth drilling rigs, trench excavators, heavy vehicles, wood-chippers, concrete cutters, air compressors, portable generators, welders, crimper-cutters, pumps, chain-saws, post hole diggers, sand-blasters, pneumatic and/or electric hammers, rollers and compactor, concrete and ceramic cutters, boring equipment, trenching equipment and drills.

Equipment may include hand operated ratchet and friction grip winches, chain pullers and block and tackle.

The following constants and variables included in the element/Performance Criteria in this unit are fully described in the Definitions Section 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

Confined space

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.

3)

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.

1.2) License to practice

The skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the work place subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work. Practice in workplace and during training is also subject to regulations directly related to Occupational Health and Safety, electricity/telecommunications/gas/water industry safety and compliance, industrial relations, environmental protection, anti discrimination and training. Commonwealth, State/Territory or Local Government legislation and regulations may exist that limits the age of operating certain equipment.