Performance tasks - The assessor must observe the following performance tasks:
Respond to two (2) simulated electrical work at height scenarios as selected by your Assessor, including:
- Locate and apply relevant work, health and safety (OHS/WHS) legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures to ensure the work activity is compliant
- Consult with employer (Assessor) and other employees (students) to ensure implemented control measures are reviewed and new hazards identified
- Confirm (safe) isolation of an electrical supply and isolation of potential electrical and non-electrical hazards has been completed by an authorised person
- Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for the electrical industry and working at heights in line with OHS/WHS guidelines
- Select the most appropriate ladder for the work activity and perform a safety check
- Perform work at heights
- Apply correct manual handling techniques
- Demonstrate safe methods of removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation
Documentation – The student must compete all documentation according to the required standard:
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Report Form
Theory assessment - A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions to be completed at the end of the training session. Students are able to refer to their Learners resource material.
