VU20834 Observe for the safe operation of plant and equipment around overhead and underground assets Unit descriptor This unit of competency will allow a person who is a spotter to observe the operation of the mobile plant, to warn the equipment operator when they are about to encroach into the No Go Zones surrounding an overhead or underground asset. Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills. to the Appendix in the accreditation submission document for the employability skills summary. Pre-requisite unit(s) are no prerequisites to this course. Application of the This unit of competency is required by a person who wishes to unit apply for registration as a spotter with EnergySafe Victoria (ESV) for operations around overhead and underground assets on work sites. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Elements describe the essential Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to outcomes of a unit of demonstrate achievement of the element they identify the standard for – competency. Elements describe the element. Where bold/italicised text is used, further information or actions or outcomes that are explanation is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range demonstrable and assessable. statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. 1. Ensure safe practice 1.1 Role of the spotter and their are identified responsibilities as a spotter and defined in terms of the function, duties, operational of their work. procedures and limitations 1.2 The significance of is visual and auditory signals explained. 1.3 OHS requirements for spotting operations are specified and demonstrated within site safety requirements. 1.4 required for Personal protective equipment (PPE) spotting operations is selected, applied and demonstrated during work operations. 1.5 The terms Go Zones’, and zone’ ‘No ‘spotter ‘permit are defined with terminology complying with that zone’ provided in the No Go Zones framework. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
VU20834 Observe for the safe operation of plant and equipment around overhead and underground assets Unit descriptor This unit of competency will allow a person who is a spotter to observe the operation of the mobile plant, to warn the equipment operator when they are about to encroach into the No Go Zones surrounding an overhead or underground asset. Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills. to the Appendix in the accreditation submission document for the employability skills summary. Pre-requisite unit(s) are no prerequisites to this course. Application of the unit This unit of competency is required by a person who wishes to apply for registration as a spotter with EnergySafe Victoria (ESV) for operations around overhead and underground assets on work sites. ELEMENT Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. Elements describe actions or outcomes that are demonstrable and assessable. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element – they identify the standard for the element. Where bold/italicised text is used, further information or explanation is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. 1. Ensure safe practice as a spotter 1.1 Role of the spotter and their responsibilities are identified and defined in terms of the function, duties, operational procedures and limitations of their work. 1.2 The significance of visual and auditory signals is explained. 1.3 OHS requirements for spotting operations are specified and demonstrated within site safety requirements. 1.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) required for spotting operations is selected, applied and demonstrated during work operations. 1.5 The terms ‘No Go Zones’, ‘spotter zone’ and ‘permit zone’ are defined with terminology complying with that provided in the No Go Zones framework. ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA