Modification History
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Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package |
Qualification Description
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This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) as a Powerline Vegetation Control Worker. This qualification covers competencies for the operational role of planning and carrying out vegetation control at and above ground level near live electrical apparatus. It also includes complying with relevant legislation, applicable industry guidelines, codes of practices or other related requirements for safe work and access near live electrical and mechanical apparatus. The skills and knowledge described within the units in this qualification may require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace. Additional and/or other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing the qualification. |
Entry Requirements
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There are no entry requirements for this qualification |
Packaging Rules
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A total of 360 weighting points comprising: 240 core weighting points listed below; plus 120 general elective weighting points from the general elective units listed below. Choose a total of 120 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 70 weighting points can be taken from Group A; and between 50 and 120 weighting points taken from Group B. You may select all your elective from this group. Up to 70 weighting points of the general elective units Group A may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide (link below), if not listed weighting points will be 10 points. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with. |
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Core units |
Weighting Points |
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AHCMOM213 |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
20 |
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UEENEEE101A |
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
20 |
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UETTDREL13 |
Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures |
40 |
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UETTDREL14 |
Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker |
40 |
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UETTDRVC23 |
Plan the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus Common Unit Group ∟UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace ∟UETTDREL13 Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures ∟UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker |
60 |
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UETTDRVC27 |
Monitor safety compliance of vegetation control work in an ESI environment Common Unit Group ∟UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace ∟UETTDREL13 Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures ∟UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker ∟UETTDRVC23 Plan the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus |
60 |
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Group A: Imported and common elective units |
Weighting Points |
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AHCARB312 |
Use standard climbing techniques to access trees ∟AHCARB311 Tie, dress, set and finish arborist knots |
20 |
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AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
30 |
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AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
40 |
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AHCPCM201 |
Recognise plants |
40 |
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AHCPCM203 |
Fell small trees ∟AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws |
30 |
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FWPHAR2206 |
Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher |
20 |
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TLILIC0005 |
Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more) |
40 |
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Group B: Qualification elective units |
Weighting Points |
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UETTDRVC21 |
Use climbing techniques to cut vegetation above ground near live electrical apparatus Common Unit Group ∟UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace ∟UETTDREL13 Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures ∟UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker ∟UETTDRVC23 Plan the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus ∟UETTDRVC27 Monitor safety compliance of vegetation control work in an ESI environment ∟UETTDRVC33 Apply pruning techniques to vegetation control near live electrical apparatus ∟UETTDRVC34 Undertake release and rescue from a tree near live electrical apparatus |
30 |
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UETTDRVC24 |
Assess vegetation and recommend control measures in an ESI environment Common Unit Group ∟UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace ∟UETTDREL13 Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures ∟UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker ∟UETTDRVC23 Plan the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus ∟UETTDRVC27 Monitor safety compliance of vegetation control work in an ESI environment |
80 |
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UETTDRVC25 |
Use elevated platform to cut vegetation above ground level near live electrical apparatus Common Unit Group ∟UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace ∟UETTDREL13 Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures ∟UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker ∟UETTDRVC23 Plan the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus ∟UETTDRVC27 Monitor safety compliance of vegetation control work in an ESI environment ∟UETTDRVC33 Apply pruning techniques to vegetation control near live electrical apparatus |
30 |
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UETTDRVC26 |
Cut vegetation at ground level near live electrical apparatus Common Unit Group ∟UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace ∟UETTDREL13 Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures ∟UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker ∟UETTDRVC23 Plan the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus ∟UETTDRVC27 Monitor safety compliance of vegetation control work in an ESI environment |
60 |
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UETTDRVC31 |
Operate specialist equipment at ground level near live electrical apparatus Common Unit Group ∟UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace ∟UETTDREL13 Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures ∟UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker ∟UETTDRVC23 Plan the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus ∟UETTDRVC27 Monitor safety compliance of vegetation control work in an ESI environment |
60 |
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UETTDRVC32 |
Use specialised plant to cut vegetation above ground level near live electrical apparatus Common Unit Group ∟UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace ∟UETTDREL13 Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures ∟UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker ∟UETTDRVC23 Plan the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus ∟UETTDRVC27 Monitor safety compliance of vegetation control work in an ESI environment ∟UETTDRVC33 Apply pruning techniques to vegetation control near live electrical apparatus |
30 |
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UETTDRVC33 |
Apply pruning techniques to vegetation control near live electrical apparatus Common Unit Group ∟UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace ∟UETTDREL13 Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures ∟UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker ∟UETTDRVC23 Plan the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus ∟UETTDRVC27 Monitor safety compliance of vegetation control work in an ESI environment |
50 |
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UETTDRVC34 |
Undertake release and rescue from a tree near live electrical apparatus Common Unit Group ∟UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace ∟UETTDREL13 Comply with sustainability, environmental and incidental response policies and procedures ∟UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker ∟UETTDRVC23 Plan the removal of vegetation up to vegetation exclusion zone near live electrical apparatus ∟UETTDRVC27 Monitor safety compliance of vegetation control work in an ESI environment |
20 |
Qualification Mapping Information
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This qualification replaces and is equivalent to UET20312 Certificate II in ESI – Powerline Vegetation Control |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=229bace1-b7bc-4653-9300-dffb13ecfad7
