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Title Demonstrate knowledge of safe entry into restricted areas in an electricity supply environment
Level 2 Credits 6
Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify the requirements for entry to a restricted area in an electricity supply environment; demonstrate knowledge on an electricity supply site of health and safety requirements and procedures pertaining to a restricted area; demonstrate knowledge of the principles and purpose of on-site workplace practices as they apply to restricted area entry in an electricity supply environment; enter and exit a restricted electricity supply area; demonstrate knowledge of on-site emergency procedures in a restricted area; in accordance with industry requirements.
Classification Electricity Supply > Electricity Supply - Core Skills
Available grade Achieved
Explanatory notes
1 This unit standard is intended for, but not restricted to, workplace assessment. The range statements across the assessment standard can be applied according to industry specific equipment, procedures, and processes.
2 Safety of personnel and plant must be a priority throughout the assessment. If the safety requirements are not met the assessment must stop.
3 There must be evidence of understanding the principles and purpose of safe work practices and performance and outcomes and evidence requirements must comply with all current legislation, especially the Electricity Act 1992 (and any amendments), and any regulations and codes of practice recognised under that statute; the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (and any amendments), and the Resource Management Act 1991. Electricity supply industry codes of practice and documented industry procedures include the current version of the Safety Manual – Electricity Industry (SM-EI) (Wellington: Electricity Engineers’ Association), and occupational safety and health codes of practice. A full list of current legislation and industry codes is available from the Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation, PO Box 1245, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240.
4 The phrase in accordance with industry requirements is implicit in all outcomes and evidence requirements in this unit standard.
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5 Industry requirements include all asset owner requirements; manufacturers’ specifications; and enterprise requirements which cover the documented workplace policies, procedures, specifications, business, and quality management requirements relevant to the workplace in which assessment is carried out.
6 Practical exercises should be used for assessment wherever possible.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Identify the requirements for entry to a restricted area in an electricity supply environment.
Evidence requirements
1.1 Site entry and exit procedures are explained in terms of restricted areas, and the requirements for undertaking the work.
1.2 Responsibilities of employees when entering areas are described.
Range includes but is not limited to – entry log for personnel and equipment, site security, supervision of visitors, personal protective equipment requirements.
1.3 Potential hazards are described.
Range may include but is not limited to – in-service plant and equipment, environmental hazards, physical structures, equipment in distress. A minimum of three examples required.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge on an electricity supply site of health and safety requirements and procedures pertaining to a restricted area.
Evidence requirements
2.1 A process for identifying , reporting and managing hazards in restricted areas in a workplace is explained.
2.2 Workplace health and safety procedures are identified, described and complied with as appropriate to the area.
Range may include but is not limited to procedures relating to – machinery; noise; handling and storage of hazardous substances such as – carbon dioxide (CO2), sulphur-hexafluoride gas (SF6), hydrogen (H2), emergency procedures, site security, working on site. Evidence is required for two in the range.
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Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of on-site workplace practices as they apply to restricted area entry in an electricity supply environment.
Evidence requirements
3.1 Knowledge is demonstrated of the requirement for minimum approach distances for work on or near electrical equipment.
Range for personnel and safety observers; when planning and checking work position movements; when using vehicles, vehicle aerials, ladders and mobile plants.
3.2 Knowledge is demonstrated of rules and specifications for special work locations.
Range may include but is not limited to – confined spaces, areas subject to flooding by gas or water, heights. Evidence is required for two locations.
3.3 Knowledge is demonstrated of requirements for entry to access permit and test permit areas.
Range entry and exit routes, boundary markers, contact permit holder.
Outcome 4
Demonstrate an entry and exit of a restricted area in an electricity supply workplace under supervision.
Evidence requirements
4.1 A restricted area is entered safely.
4.2 A restricted area is exited safely.
Outcome 5
Demonstrate knowledge of on-site emergency procedures in a restricted area.
Evidence requirements
5.1 Emergency procedures to be followed on hearing the emergency siren/alarm sound are identified.
Range assembly areas, escape routes, roles and responsibilities.
5.2 Knowledge is demonstrated of the correct type of fire fighting equipment for area and hazard.
5.3 Accident/incident reporting procedures are identified and forms are located.
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Planned review date 31 December 2018
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 23 November 1999 31 December 2016 Review 2 22 October 2003 31 December 2016 Review 3 15 August 2013 N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference 0120 This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, before they can report credits from assessment against assessment standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against assessment standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and which are assessing against assessment standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation Ó New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018 SSB Code 101813