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
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.
Documentation – The student must compete all documentation according to the required standard:
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Report Form
