Overview

Course Description

Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker. It includes compliance with safe approach distances for the worker, plant, tools and equipment. The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace. Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit. Pre-requisite Unit Not applicable. Competency Field Entry Level UETDREL006 - This Unit as an ONLINE ONLY UNIT (Self-paced study) and DOES NOT REQUIRE A FACE TO FACE PRACTICAL TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT. IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS ARE: Computer and Internet as well as a PRINTER (you will be required to print Tasks 2 and 3 for submission). Self-Paced study - MAX time-frame for completion is 3 months As this is an online only unit with self paced study there will be no REFUNDS for Change of mind or Non-Completion. This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker. It includes compliance with safe approach distances for the worker, plant, tools and equipment. The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace. Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit. You will be given an Online Account and an email will be sent to you with your online log in details.

What you'll learn

ELEMENTS Elements describe the essential outcomes. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. 1 Prepare to work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus 1.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are referred to and confirmed 1.2 Work plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements 1.3 Materials required for work are determined and obtained in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements 1.4 Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied 1.6 Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements 1.7 Safety observer role and responsibilities are discussed and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements 1.8 Communication method between the workers and safety observer is determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements 1.9 Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements 1.10 Electricity infrastructure assets and associated voltages are identified and confirmed 1.11 Safe approach distances for the work to be performed are determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements 2 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus 2.1 Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored 2.2 Lifting, working at heights and the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements 2.3 Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements 2.4 Safety observer is positioned to observe the work in accordance with workplace requirements 2.5 Communication methods between workers and safety observer are used in accordance with workplace requirements 2.6 Safe approach distances are maintained when the work is being performed 2.7 Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements 3 Complete work and documentation 3.1 Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements 3.2 Work permits are signed off in accordance workplace requirements 3.3 Works records, reports and documentation are completed, and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with workplace requirements