Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Release 4.0.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform an elevated work platform (EWP) controlled descent escape in an electricity supply industry (ESI) environment.

It includes the organisational workplace requirements for the self-rescue from a raised EWP, and how it applies to ESI workers to meet work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), mobility and mutual aid requirements.

Note: Those holding an existing ESI or Electrotechnology qualification or equivalent meet the prerequisite unit requirements.

Refer to the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide for equivalency definition.

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.

UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

or

TLILIC0005 Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 metres or more)

Mobility and Portability

Not applicable.

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1  

Prepare to perform EWP controlled descent escape 

1.1 

Workplace requirements for controlled descent escape are identified and confirmed

1.2 

Controlled descent escape equipment is obtained and inspected in accordance with workplace requirements

2 

Carry out EWP controlled descent escape 

2.1 

Situation is assessed, and response is activated in accordance with workplace requirements

2.2 

Controlled descent escape equipment is used to evacuate an EWP in accordance with workplace requirements

3 

Complete the EWP controlled descent escape 

3.1 

Incident site is secured and entry controlled in accordance with workplace requirements

3.2 

Incident is reported in accordance with workplace requirements

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

This unit replaces and is not equivalent to UETTDRRF08 Perform EWP controlled descent escape.

Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package Release 4.0.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on one occasion and include:

• identifying organisational controlled descent requirements
• identifying hazards, assessing risks and applying control measures
• obtaining, inspecting, securing and attaching controlled descent equipment in accordance with workplace requirements
• evacuating the elevated work platform (EWP) and descending to the ground in accordance with workplace requirements.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

• organisational procedures for EWP controlled descent escape including:

• inspection and placement of controlled descent equipment
• assessment and control hazards to self and others
• safe approach distances (SAD) appropriate to EWP controlled descent escape
• assessment of situation
• activation of emergency response, where appropriate
• fitting and use of controlled descent escape equipment
• incident site security
• reporting requirements.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so.

Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated conditions involving realistic and authentic activities that replicate operational workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

• relevant and appropriate equipment currently used in industry for performing EWP controlled descent escapes
• applicable documentation, including workplace requirements, relevant industry standards, equipment specifications, and operation manuals.