Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
UETTDRVC05B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cut vegetation above ground outside live work zone near live electrical apparatus (platform)
Version 1.0
Issue Date: July 2024
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Unit of Competency | UETTDRVC05B - Cut vegetation above ground outside live work zone near live electrical apparatus (platform) |
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Description | 1) 1.1) This Competency Standard Unit covers cutting and/or pruning vegetation above ground level and removal of vegetation obstructions, up to the live work zone as defined for both Authorised and Instructed Persons in the industry guidelines associated with live electrical apparatus, using the established cutting plan relevant to the vegetation type. It encompasses the safe use of appropriate/specialised tools and equipment according to requirements and established procedures. It includes safely accessing trees from above ground level to install restraints/slings, removing tree limbs in a safe manner and, clearing debris from the felling site to eliminate the occurrence of electrical incidents. It DOES NOT include entry of persons, mobile plant, equipment, and/or specialised tools into to the safe approach distance (SAD) as defined.Also included is the preparation of risk assessment control measures that encompass job safety assessment. All work and zones is in compliance with relevant State or Territory regulatory agencies/bodies, local government legislation, Industry bi-partite body- Guidelines/Codes of Practices or other related requirements for Safe work and access near live Electrical and Mechanical Apparatus. | ||
Employability Skills | 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. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | 4) This competency standards unit shall apply to Transmission, Distribution, Rail Traction, Telecommunications and Vegetation Management Control industry sectors. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Prerequisite Unit(s) 2) 2.1) CompetenciesGranting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed:. UETTDRVC07B Monitor safety compliance for vegetation work near live electrical apparatus For the full prerequisite chain details for this unit please refer to Table 3 in Volume 1, Part 2 | ||
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Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Element: Prepare to cut/prune vegetation above ground up to the vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus using an elevating platform. |
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Element: Carry out the cutting/pruning of vegetation above ground up to the vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus using an elevating platform. |
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Element: Complete the cutting/pruning of vegetation above ground up to the vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus using an elevating platform. |
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