UETDRDO006Maintain, test and verify distribution overhead network

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What an assessment for UETDRDO006 must cover

97 assessable components: 4 elements (38 performance criteria), 41 performance evidence and 18 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, test and verify overhead 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
  • 1.4Plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for work are determined, obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.5Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures identified and applied
  • 1.6Safe approach distances for the work are determined and confirmed in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.7Safety observer role and responsibilities are discussed and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.8Communication method between the workers and safety observer is determined and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.9Work permits are received and signed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.10Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion in accordance with work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.11Equipment for testing and verification is determined, inspected, confirmed in working order and calibrated in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.12Worksite is prepared in accordance with the work plan and workplace requirements
  • 1.13Traffic management plan is confirmed as being in place in accordance with workplace requirements

2 Carry out maintenance of overhead 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 in position to observe the work in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.5Safe approach distances are maintained when the work is being performed
  • 2.6Communication method between workers and safety observer is used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.7Overhead energised LV structure is maintained in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.8Overhead electrical apparatus is maintained in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.9Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements

3 Test and verify overhead distribution network

  • 3.1Legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements for the work to be performed are applied and monitored
  • 3.2Lifting, climbing, working at heights and the use of plant, tools, equipment and PPE are carried out in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.3Hazard control measures are monitored in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.4Safety observer is positioned to observe the work in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.5Safe approach distances are maintained when the work is being performed
  • 3.6Communication method between workers and safety observer is used in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.7Overhead distribution network installations are tested for compliance in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.8Overhead distribution network installations are inspected for compliance in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.9Inspection and test results are recorded in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.10Incidents or unplanned events are responded to in accordance with workplace requirements

4 Complete work and documentation

  • 4.1Incidents or unplanned events are reported in accordance with workplace requirements, as required
  • 4.2Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.3Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.4Surplus materials are returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.5Work permits are signed off in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 4.6Work 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)
  • safe approach distances
  • identifying hazards, assessing risks, identifying, applying and monitoring control measures
  • obtaining, inspecting and using relevant plant, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • determining communication method with safety observer
  • confirming safety observer is in position in accordance with workplace requirements
  • selecting, inspecting and using specialised tools and equipment
  • maintaining energised low voltage (LV) distribution overhead network installations including at least one (1) of the following:
  • strain cross arm replacement
  • intermediate cross arm replacement
  • conversion from intermediate to strain
  • testing electrical apparatus, including:
  • insulation resistance
  • earth resistance
  • voltage
  • testing network circuit including at least three (3) of the following:
  • phasing*
  • neutral identification
  • phase rotation
  • loop impedance
  • voltage
  • current
  • earthing systems
  • (*must do)
  • testing consumer/customer connections including at least five (5) of the following:
  • neutral integrity*
  • polarity*
  • voltage
  • current
  • phase rotation
  • insulation resistance
  • neutral identification
  • loop impedance
  • earth resistance
  • (*must do)
  • inspecting overhead distribution network installation for compliance
  • recording test results in accordance with workplace requirements
  • dealing with an unplanned event on at least one (1) occasion
  • obtaining and signing on and off relevant work permits in accordance with workplace requirements
  • completing relevant work records, reports and documentation.

Knowledge evidence

  • relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and organisational workplace requirements, including:
  • WHS/OHS
  • safe approach distances
  • network circuit testing
  • electrical apparatus testing
  • customer/consumer connection testing
  • maintenance procedures for energised LV overhead distribution network
  • capture and record test results
  • work records, reports and documentation
  • hazard, risk assessment and risk control requirements, including potential hazards
  • types and application of PPE
  • safe use of plant, tools and specialised equipment
  • application, purpose and types of work permits
  • events constituting an unplanned event or incident
  • procedures for responding to an unplanned event or incident
  • safety observer:
  • role and responsibilities
  • communication methods.

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Questions about assessing UETDRDO006

What does an assessment tool for UETDRDO006 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UETDRDO006 needs to address all 97 unit components: 4 elements with 38 performance criteria, 41 performance evidence requirements, 18 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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