Cut vegetation at ground level near live electrical apparatus (UETTDRVC26)

Study Cut vegetation at ground level near live electrical apparatus at Interlink

Cut vegetation at ground level near live electrical apparatus (UETTDRVC26) gives you the skills required to carry out the pruning or removal of shrubs, trees and other plant life up to the vegetation exclusion zone within the electrical supply industry.

It includes trimming and removing trees, mulching branches, managing regrowth and the mechanical slashing of undergrowth near live electrical apparatus such as conductors and cables.

Learn how to determine the right cutting plan for the vegetation type and to select appropriate, specialised equipment to carry out the job.

Apply relevant workplace health and safety requirements including the selection of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Learn to follow industry guidelines for safe work zones and to implement control measures to reduce hazards and risks in the workplace.

What do I get for completing Cut vegetation at ground level near live electrical apparatus?

Completing Interlink’s course meets the national requirements for the accredited Unit of Competency (UETTDRVC26).

Cut vegetation at ground level near live electrical apparatus (UETTDRVC26) is a competency within the Certificate II in ESI – Powerline Vegetation Control.

You will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment when you successfully complete this course.

Note: This course superseded UETTDRVC26A – Cut vegetation at ground level near live electrical apparatus in September 2019.

What will I learn during Cut vegetation at ground level near live electrical apparatus?

Interlink’s course teaches you to cut vegetation at ground level near live electrical apparatus in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

Learn to prepare and assess your worksite and to follow a cutting plan specific to the plant species you are working with. Select and fit personal protective equipment and make sure you are using the right machinery for the job. Carry out pre-operational checks on vegetation control equipment, including chainsaws, brush cutters, and hydraulic pruning saws.

Develop the skills and confidence to identify and monitor any hazards to ensure your own safety and that of your workplace.

Learn the importance of cleaning up and ensuring your worksite is safe on completion of your job. Carry out post operational checks on any tools and equipment including PPE, and go over your cutting plan and work schedule to ensure established procedures have been followed.

What sort of assessments can I expect to complete?

Interlink’s Cut vegetation at ground level near live electrical apparatus (UETTDRVC26) course contains a combination of written and practical assessments.

Written assessments test your knowledge of key learning outcomes including:

• The safe use of cutting and mulching tools including chainsaws, brush cutters, pruning saws and cocky beaks
• The purpose and use of cutting plans for specific tree or plant species
• Different branch cutting methods such as scarf under-cut, top cut and side scarf opposite back-cut techniques
• Herbicide application equipment and its safe use
• Selection, maintenance and use of PPE
• Pre-operational checks and basic maintenance of vegetation control tools and equipment.

Practical assessments assess your ability to demonstrate performance criteria such as:

• Confirming the best vegetation control methods and cutting techniques for different tree types and plant species
• Using cutting, pruning and tree trimming techniques at ground level near electrical apparatus
• Removing stumps
• Safely applying chemical control methods
• Using tools and equipment such as hand saws, chainsaws and power pruners
• Applying relevant workplace health and safety requirements
• Demonstrating operational knowledge of the principles of electricity, the three-phase power system, safe working zones and aerial voltage systems
• Selecting and wearing relevant personnel protective equipment (PPE)
• Identifying and controlling hazards
• Analysing and making decisions taking into account the site and weather conditions
• Dealing with unplanned events and responding to incidents.

Assessment are conducted within realistic, workplace settings and are held over the duration of the unit.

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Disclaimer
Attendance at this course does not automatically guarantee attainment of competency, nor does satisfactory completion of assessment and attainment of competency guarantee employment.