UETDRMP004 Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape

Release: 1

UETDRMP004 Perform elevated work platform controlled descent escape

Modification History

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.

Application

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.

Pre-requisite 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)

Competency Field

Mobility and Portability

Unit Sector

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

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

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

Range of Conditions

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.

Unit Mapping Information

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

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=229bace1-b7bc-4653-9300-dffb13ecfad7