Assessment Requirements for ICTWHS203 Work safely near power infrastructure

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Assessment Requirements for ICTWHS203 Work safely near power infrastructure

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of ability to:

conduct a risk assessment for a telecommunications site near power infrastructure

develop a simple hazard management plan

assess the requirements for working at heights and working in confined spaces

apply safety precautions while working at heights or in confined spaces near power infrastructure.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe appropriate electrical safety and technical knowledge relating to the type of work, operating plant or vehicle near power lines (safe system of work according to the relevant electrical regulations and Acts)

identify environmental control processes:

disposal and handling of hazardous and dangerous substances

noise pollution

waste disposal

identify main components of work health and safety (WHS) legislation, regulations and codes of practice that affect the work function

identify and explain the principles of WHS including legislation and standards

describe ways WHS is managed in the workplace, and activities required under WHS legislation, including:

hazard identification

hazards that exist in the workplace

WHS instruction

preferred order of ways to control risks (known as the hierarchy of control)

risk assessment and control

sound knowledge of operating safely at heights

training and provision of WHS information

identify workplace environmental and WHS procedures relevant to the work being undertaken, including:

designation of personnel responsible for WHS

requirement for employee participation in WHS management

standard meanings of WHS symbols found on signs and labels in the workplace

raising WHS issues

recognising and reporting on hazards

responding to accidents, fires and emergencies

work operations to control risks

identify common road and pedestrian safety control measures appropriate to the worksite.

Assessment Conditions

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the Telecommunications – Occupational Health and Safety field of work and include access to:

telecommunications site near power infrastructure

relevant WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice

enterprise WHS policies and procedures

personal protective equipment.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2