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Part B: Practical Observation tasks

NZCES Level 2 2

Transpower requires its transmission lines to be maintained and tested to high standards of skill,

professionalism and safety, to ensure the satisfactory operation of the National Grid. To achieve the required

quality standards, and to prevent injury to team members or other adverse events, the work must be carried

out by individuals with competencies that are both appropriate and current.

This assessment forms part of a suite of documents for the Transmission Line 1 (TL1) course.

Acknowledgement

This document is the responsibility of Grid Skills. If you would like to make suggestions to improve this

document, please contact us.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

+64 6 590 6307

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Further information about Grid Skills is available at:

www.transpower.co.nz/gridskills

This document was produced by Grid Skills.

Disclaimer

This resource has been developed for training purposes only and is produced for and contextualised to the

relevant training course attended. It is not to be used as a replacement to any policy or industry doctrine

representative of any part of the New Zealand power system.

VERSION © Transpower New Zealand Limited | February 2017

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3 NZCES Level 2

WELCOME

When you have completed the assessments you will have demonstrated the

knowledge, skills and experience required to carry out basic Line Mechanic

tasks while working under supervision.

WE PUT SAFETY FIRST

All Transpower staff and contractors are responsible for working safely and

encouraging safe behaviour in others.

OUR KEYS TO LIFE

1 Basic Rule – Live unless proven dead

2 Hazard Identification

3 Job Briefing

4 Minimum Approach Distance (MAD)

5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

6 Safe Vehicle Operation

PRE-REQUISITES

None

ABOUT THE

ASSESSMENT TASKS

The New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Introductory) Level 2

assessment consists of TWO (2) parts:

Part A: MySkills Online Modules:

- Module 1 Electricity Supply Industry

- Module 2 Health & Safety

- Module 3 Risk Management

- Module 4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

- Module 5 Climbing and Rescue

- Module 6 Transmission Lines

- Module 7 Conductors and Hardware

- Module 8 Stakeholder Liaison

- Module 9 Basic Electrical Theory

- Module 10 Basic Earthing and Bonding

- Module 11 Basic Safe Rigging

Part B: Practical Observation:

- Task 1 Getting ready for work

- Task 2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

- Task 3 Transmission Lines and Circuits

- Task 4 Working in a Restricted Area

- Task 5 Test Instruments and Safety


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Please note: you must complete a minimum of THREE (3) practical

observations (except for Tasks 4.1, 5.1, 5.2) for each task with Supporting

Evidence:

- THREE (3) practical observations are to be completed under supervision

while you on the job (at your workplace). You will be assessed by a

Technical Expert.

LEGISLATION, CODES

OF PRACTICE,

INDUSTRY RULES AND

GUIDELINES – General

Electricity Act 1992 and any subsequent amendments, and any

regulations, codes of practice recognised under that statute

Electricity Safety Regulations 2010 and any subsequent amendments,

and any regulations, codes of practice recognised under that statute

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (replacing the Health and Safety in

Employment Act 1992)

Resource Management Act 1991, and their subsequent amendments

Building Act 2004

Electricity supply industry codes of practice and documented enterprise

procedures. These include updated versions of Safety Manual –

Electricity Industry (SM-EI) Wellington: Electricity Engineers’ Association

Transposer’s “Keys to Life” documents; related Transpower Service

Specifications (TP.SS); and related Transpower booklets, for example –

Landowner and Occupiers Handbook.

RESOURCES

RELEVANT TO THIS

COURSE

Grid Skills resources

Statutory Regulations

Codes of Practice

Standards

Transpower Service

Specifications

You will be provided with or have access to the following resources to support

you in your learning and assessments:

Work Record

MySkills Online Modules 1-11

Part A: MySkills Online Assessment

Part B: Practical Observation Guide

Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010

Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010

NZECP 34

NZECP 35

NZCEP 46

AS/NZS 4360:2004 Risk Management

AS/NZS 3931:1998 Risk Analysis of Technological Systems – Application

Guide.

Transpower Curricula

TP.SS 06.20 Minimum competencies for working on transmission lines:

Curricula

Safety and worker competence

TP.SS 06.01 Requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE)

Commented [NA1]: Check Unit Standards re which legislation is needed

Commented [NA2]: Check with SME


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Industry Guides

SM-EI Parts 1, 2 and 3


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UNIT STANDARDS

The assessments integrate the following unit standards:

US Title Level Credits

6401 * ^ Provide first aid (v6) 2 1

6402 * ^ Provide basic life support (v8) 1 1

^ Employer arranges with external provider

10507 * Use personal protection equipment within an electricity supply environment (v5)

2 4

10508 Identify electricity systems in preparation for work (v5)

2 6

12300 Demonstrate knowledge of electricity industry safety statues and codes (v5)

2 6

17026 Demonstrate knowledge of safe entry into restricted areas in an electricity supply environment (v3)

2 6

17602 Apply hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace (v4)

3 4

18038 * Demonstrate knowledge of and apply health and safety in the electricity supply environment (v4)

3 5

18275 Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand electricity supply industry (v3)

2 2

20092 Demonstrate knowledge of electricity transmission and distribution plant and equipment (v4)

2 4

28020 * Demonstrate knowledge of safe working electrical practices for Electricity Supply Workers (v1)

2 5

Total credits 44

* LTC (Limited Trainee Certificate) required within the first THREE (3) months

Copies of these unit standards can be found on the NZQA website

www.nzqa.govt.nz.

Once you have successfully completed all the assessment tasks, these unit

standards will be registered on your Record of Achievement (RoA) on the New

Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).

You will also receive the New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply

(Introductory) (Level 2).

ASSESSMENT

CONDITIONS

All tasks must meet industry standards and comply with current industry rules

and regulations – refer to the explanatory notes on page 7 for further

information.

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/


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PREPARATION FOR

ASSESSMENTS

As a learner you will be:

able to complete the online assessment once you have completed the relevant

online learning module

prepared and complete all tasks to standard to successfully achieve the

assessment

entitled to at least one reassessment 24 hours after you completed the online

assessment previously. If you don’t pass the assessment, you will need to wait a

further 24 hours before taking it again.

The Course Trainer and Technical Expert will:

explain the Practical Observation assessment conditions and process

clarify any questions you may have before you begin

provide comments to support

complete supporting evidence as required.

ORAL RESPONSES

The Course Trainer and Technical Expert must record a summary of any

learner oral responses in the Practical Observation assessment materials.

WHAT TO DO WHEN

THIS ASSESSMENT IS

COMPLETE

The Practical Observation assessment and Supporting Evidence must be

returned to Grid Skills for sign off by a Grid Skills assessor. When you have

completed the tasks, ask your Training Approver to data scan all assessment

documents. The Approver will update your assessment status in MySkills and

file your original documents for safe keeping, pending moderation.

This assessment is to be completed and submitted within THREE (3)

months.

EXPLANATORY NOTES

1. These unit standards can be assessed in a workplace environment, or in

a training or educational environment if simulated equipment and

examples are able to be provided, or in a combination of both

environments; and according to enterprise-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. Performance and work practices in relation to the outcomes and evidence

requirements, must comply with all current legislation, especially the

- Electricity Act 1992 and any subsequent amendments, and any

regulations, codes of practice recognised under that statute;

- Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (now replaced by the

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015),

- Resource Management Act 1991, and their subsequent

amendments;

- Electricity Supply Industry codes of practice and documented

enterprise procedures. These include updated versions of Safety

Manual – Electricity Industry (SM-EI) Wellington: Electricity

Engineers’ Association.


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A full list of current legislation and industry codes is available from:

Infrastructure Industry Training Organisation, PO Box 2759, Wellington 6140.

4. Reference to terms, procedures, and specifications in the unit standards

may be taken as including industry documented procedures and

specifications relevant to the workplace in which assessment is carried

out.

5. The phrase in accordance with industry requirements is implicit in all

outcomes and evidence requirements, where applicable.

6. 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.

7. Assessment of practical observations against the outcomes in unit

standards requires THREE (3) practical observations from THREE (3)

different workplace activities in an electricity supply environment.


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OBSERVATION TASKS

FLOW CHART


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TECHNICAL EXPERT

INSTRUCTIONS

This task requires written tasks and a minimum of THREE (3) practical

observations to be carried out and must follow company policy and

procedures, in accordance with industry requirements.

The level descriptor is at Level 2. Refer to the Level descriptor table in your

Assessor Guide (AG) for further information.

When completing this Practical Observation form you must observe the

learner and provide comments (as evidence of the learner’s performance):

Describe how the learner meets the requirements of the task

Describe specific skills being demonstrated

Describe specific situations.

Attach supporting evidence (e.g. feedback, other checklists, drawing of site,

photographs, video, etc.)

FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS

IN THIS CHECKLIST

Prepare to observe

Make sure your employer has approved you to sign-off observations.

Fill out the Technical Expert Assessment Validation form.

Be prepared: read the assessment and assessment conditions so you know what you are verifying.

If you don’t understand the assessment and conditions, call Grid Skills.

Observe

Do not lead the learner.

Be fair and consistent in your decisions.

For each task shown in the Observation, fill in the date, sign with your Initials, tick the box and provide Technical Expert comments to provide evidence of the learner’s performance.

Sign off the Observer verification only when the learner performs to industry standard.

Check

Check that Observation documentation is completed to company requirements and is relevant to the assessment.

Support the learner to complete the remainder of the assessment and to return it to Grid Skills as instructed – scan to MySkills.


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Transmission Lines (TL1) course Assessment tasks

Part A – Online Assessment – completed on the course

Task 1 – Electricity Supply Industry Tasks 1.1.1 – 1.2.1

Task 2 – Health and Safety Tasks 2.1.1 – 2.4.1

Task 3 – Risk Management Tasks 3.1.1 – 3.5.2

Task 4 – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Tasks 4.1.1 – 4.2.2

Task 5 – Climbing and Rescue No Tasks

Task 6 – Transmission Lines Tasks 6.1.1 – 6.5.2

Task 7 – Conductors and Hardware Tasks 7.1.1 – 7.3.1

Task 8 – Stakeholder Liaison Tasks 8.1.1 – 8.1.7

Task 9 – Basic Electrical Theory Tasks 9.1.1 – 9.5.11

Task 10 – Basic Earthing and Bonding Tasks 10.1.1 – 10.2.3

Task 11 – Basic Safe Rigging No Tasks

Online Assessments to record learner’s results in MySkills

Part B – Practical Observations and Supporting Evidence – completed on the course and on the job

Task 1 - Getting ready for work Task 1.1

Task 2 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Tasks 2.1 – 2.2

Task 3 - Transmission Lines and Circuits Task 3.1

Task 4 - Working in a Restricted Area Tasks 4.1 – 4.2

Task 5 - Test Instruments and Safety Tasks 5.1 – 5.2

Training Approver or Learner to scan the learner’s assessment and

Supporting Evidence in MySkills

Trainer to assess and record results in MySkills

Please remember: Only your employer can provide sign-off and endorse you as competent


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LEARNER

INSTRUCTIONS

Read this Guide before you are to be observed to ensure you

understand what tasks you need to undertake.

You must perform a minimum of THREE (3) practical observations for each

task unless stated (Tasks 4.2, 5.1, 5.2).

You will be observed in normal work situations and must perform each task

in accordance with industry and enterprise specific regulations (TP.SS and

(SM-EI).

During the Practical Observations, the Trainer or Technical Expert will

complete the Practical Observation Tracking Record to record your results.

Please note: during each observation the order of the tasks performed

may vary.

TECHNICAL

EXPERT

INSTRUCTIONS

Only complete the Practical Observation Tracking Records when you are

confident that the learner is consistently performing to the standards

expected by Transpower and your:

– the learner can demonstrate their ability to meet the standards of their

workplace

– you have observed the learner over a period of time meeting the

required standards

– every time you observe the learner doing the task they perform to the

required standards.

If you do not believe the learner has met some requirements stated in the

Practical Observation forms, meet with them to discuss further training

required, or opportunities for you to observe them. Make sure you record

any discussions and the outcomes of any meetings held with the learner, to

provide evidence of their progress.


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TP.SS 06.20 9.1 (c)

TP.SS 06.20 11.9 (a), (b)

US 17602 4.1, 4.2, 4.3

US 18038 3.2, 5.1

1.1 Participates in Worksite Safety Plan (WSSP) / Tailgate

Observations

1

2

3

1. Participates and signs on to the Worksite Safety Plan (Tailgate).

Identifies or describes a minimum of THREE (3) hazards and health and safety

procedures which are appropriate to the worksite area.

TP.SS 06.20 11.9 (b)

US 17602 4.1, 4.2

US 18038 3.2

US 17026 2.2

2. Participates in completing the Job Risk Assessment (as illustrated below).

US 17602 4.3

3. Participates in completing the Risk Slider (as illustrated below).

US 17602 4.3


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4. Participates in a Mobilisation Transport Plan (or) Travel and Access Plan

session.

understands potential effect of environmental conditions.

understands hazards of vehicles getting to and on a worksite.

TP.SS 06.20 9.1 (c)

TP.SS 06.20 11.9 (a)

Course Trainer & Technical Expert/s to provide specific comments and examples: minimum of THREE (3)

Observation 1

Observation 2

Observation 3

Date __/__/__ Initials Date __/__/__ Initials Date __/__/__ Initials


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TP.SS 06.20 9.1 (d), (e)

TP.SS 06.20 9.4 (a), (b)

TP.SS 06.20 11.2 (e)

US 10507 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2

2.1 Selects and uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Observations

1

2

3

1. Selects and uses a minimum of SIX (6) PPE items, for a minimum of THREE (3) different workplace environments.

hand protection (gloves, rubber gloves).

flame resistant full body cover (FR FBC) (or) 2-piece.

UV protection (sunblock). head protection (hard hat).

eye protection (safety glasses). hearing protection (if required).

Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) when climbing (harness, lanyard, retractable attachment, pole strap, climbing carabiners).

foot protection (steel-capped safety boots with adequate ankle support).

Hi-Viz vests.

breathing apparatus (if required). wet weather gear.

TP.SS 06.20 9.1 (d)

TP.SS 06.20 9.4 (a)

US 10507 1.2

2. Adjusts PPE correctly. Attaches and secures the PPE correctly if appropriate. US 10507 2.2

3. PPE is checked to ensure that it is still within inspection dates for a minimum

of THREE (3) different workplace environments. If appropriate, the PPE is set up

on site.

US 10507 2.1

4. Conducts a pre-use safety inspections of PPE for TWO (2) of the following

items:

hand protection (selection, condition).

eye protection (selection, condition).

Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) when climbing (e.g. stitching, webbing, shackles,

inspection tags).

flame resistant full body cover (FR FBC) or 2-piece (clean, holes, rips, or tears).

head protection (condition, expiry details, chin strap).

hearing protection (appropriate grade).

foot protection (steel-capped safety boots with adequate ankle support, condition).

wet weather gear (condition, rating).

TP.SS 06.20 9.1 (d)

TP.SS 06.20 9.4 (b)

US 10507 1.3


Observation 1

Observation 2

Observation 3



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TP.SS 06.20 9.1 (d)

TP.SS 06.20 9.4 (a)

US 10507 3.1, 3.2, 3.4

2.2 Maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Observations

1

2

3

1. Cleans and stores PPE and safety equipment.

checks PPE is ready for re-use (mud cleaned off and equipment dry).

checks PPE is stored appropriately (e.g. storage/kit bags, dust/scratch shield).

TP.SS 06.20 9.1 (d)

TP.SS 06.20 9.4 (a)

US 10507 3.1, 3.4

2. Checks or tests PPE for damage.

equipment is electrically and mechanically tested.

equipment is visually inspected.

US 10507 3.2


Observation 1

Observation 2

Observation 3



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TP SS 06.20 9.2 (a)

3.1 Voltage and circuit identifications Observations

1

2

3

1. Identifies voltage and circuit identification at the worksite.

operating voltage.

circuit name.

circuit phasing.

earth wire (if present).

TP SS 06.20 9.2 (a)


Observation 1

Observation 2

Observation 3



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US 17026 2.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.3

4.1 Working in a Restricted Area Observations

1

2

3

Enters a restricted area safely under supervision. US 17026 4.1

Exits a restricted area safely under supervision. US 17026 4.2


Observation 1

Observation 2

Observation 3


4.2 Health and Safety in a Restricted Area Observations

1

In case of an emergency siren/alarm sounding, the learner identifies:

assembly areas.

escape routes.

US 17026 5.1

Can identify accident/incident reporting forms in case of an incident. US 17026 5.3

Demonstrates the ability to comply with any 2 (TWO) of the following workplace

health and safety procedures:

noise.

handling and storage of hazardous substances (e.g. paint, SF6).

emergency procedures.

site security.

working on site.

US 17026 2.2


Observation 1

Observation 2

Observation 3



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US 28020 1.1, 4.2

5.1 Selects and connects test instrument Observations

1

Selects test instruments for, and demonstrates, measurement/testing of each of

the following:

LV voltage.

conductor joint resistance.

conductor insulation resistance.

testing portable RCDs.

(May be simulated)

US 28020 1.1, 4.2


Observation 1

Observation 2

Observation 3


US 28020 1.3, 1.4

5.2 Test methods and compliance Observations

1

Explains and demonstrates:

industry practice and safety procedures around taking measurements on energised

circuit

test-before-touch method for electrical measurement

prove-test-prove method for electrical measurement

(May be simulated)

US 28020 1.3, 1.4


Observation 1

Observation 2

Observation 3



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LEARNER

INSTRUCTIONS

Supporting evidence is required when the learner carries out

work in a training environment and on the job. Supporting

evidence is work documents that must be completed before,

during and/or after a job.

The learner must also provide the compulsory supporting

evidence (listed overleaf) for ONE (1) of the on-job practical

observations.

TECHNICAL EXPERT

INSTRUCTIONS

Write the reference number on the top right-hand corner of

each supporting document and attach to this Assessment

before you scan it into the learner’s record in MySkills.

The learner’s employer is to retain the original documentation

for 12 months (for moderation purposes).


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The learner must provide the following evidence to support this assessment

Supporting evidence

Compulsory evidence must relate to THREE (3) Practical Observations undertaken:

1

THREE Worksite Safety Plans including:

Hazard Identification Record Sheet Shows you have signed onto the job and completed to company specifications

Risk Slider Must relate to the job

2

3

4

5

6

7

Optional supporting evidence

The learner may provide other documents as supporting evidence of the jobs they carried out in the

Practical Observation – the learner is expected to check with the Technical Expert for advice (please

specify below)

Evidence must relate to ONE (1) Practical Observation undertaken:

7

Photographs must:

– clearly identify learner

– be dated

– identify task/s being undertaken

– include brief narration to describe relevance of task/s (photographs can relate to all tasks)

8

9

10


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