UETDRDO005Maintain overhead energised low voltage distribution network

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What an assessment for UETDRDO005 must cover

85 assessable components: 3 elements (27 performance criteria), 33 performance evidence and 25 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to maintain overhead energised LV distribution network

  • 1.1Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are referred to and confirmed
  • 1.2Work plan is obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3Materials required for work are determined and obtained in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.4Resources, including plant, equipment, tools and PPE, required for the job are identified, scheduled and coordinated and confirmed safe and in technical working order
  • 1.5Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.6Safety observer role and responsibilities are discussed and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.7Communication method between the workers and safety observer is determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8Safe approach distances for the work to be performed are determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.10Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.11Traffic management plan is confirmed as being in place in accordance with workplace requirements

2 Carry out maintenance of overhead energised LV distribution network

  • 2.1Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 2.2Lifting, climbing, working at heights and the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.3Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4Safety observer is positioned to observe the work in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5Communication methods between workers and safety observer are used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.6Safe approach distances are maintained when the work is being performed
  • 2.7Overhead energised LV conductors and cables are maintained in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.8Overhead LV structure is maintained in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.9Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.10Quality checks of work are undertaken in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements

3 Complete work and documentation

  • 3.1Completed work is checked for compliance against the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 3.2Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5Surplus materials are returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.6Work records, reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace requirements

Performance evidence

  • applying relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements, including:
  • work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)
  • identifying hazards, assessing risks, identifying, applying and monitoring control measures
  • obtaining, inspecting and using relevant personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • determining communication method with safety observer
  • confirming safety observer is in position in accordance with workplace requirements
  • repairing and joining energised overhead low voltage (LV) conductors and cables
  • connecting and terminating conductors and cables in accordance with workplace requirements
  • completing at least four (4) of the following energised LV tasks:
  • replacing strain cross arm*
  • replacing intermediate cross arm
  • conversion from intermediate to strain, or strain to intermediate
  • replacing pole
  • replacing insulator
  • installing/replacing bridge/tap
  • replacing LV isolators/links/disconnector/s
  • (*must do)
  • working on energised LV from at least two (2) of the following:
  • elevated work platform (EWP)
  • ladder
  • portable platform
  • using at least four (4) of the following specialised energised LV equipment:
  • insulating mats/sleeves
  • temporary bridging device
  • insulating gloves
  • tensioning devices
  • pole shrouds
  • performing at least two (2) of the following LV tests:
  • polarity and loop impedance
  • phasing
  • neutral identification
  • dealing with an unplanned event on at least one (1) occasion
  • completing relevant work records, reports and documentation

Knowledge evidence

  • relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements, including:
  • WHS/OHS
  • hazard, risk assessment and risk control requirements, including potential hazards
  • types and application of PPE
  • safe use of plant, tools and equipment
  • events constituting an unplanned event or incident
  • procedures for responding to an unplanned event or incident
  • safe work practices and procedures for working on or near energised LV
  • insulating gloves, including:
  • types, construction and characteristics
  • application
  • care and maintenance
  • testing
  • specialised tools and equipment, including:
  • types, construction and characteristics
  • application
  • care and maintenance
  • testing
  • conductor support:
  • selecting conductor support method
  • calculation of loads
  • effects of secondary loadings/forces
  • safety observer:
  • role and responsibilities
  • communication methods

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What does an assessment tool for UETDRDO005 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UETDRDO005 needs to address all 85 unit components: 3 elements with 27 performance criteria, 33 performance evidence requirements, 25 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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