UET20321 - Certificate II in ESI
Powerline Vegetation Control
The following units of competency and modules have been selected to aid you in starting your career in the Powerline Vegetation Control industry. Additional units will be required for VESI Vegetation Management compliance.
For an additional fee the following streams can be added to your CERT II in ESI - Powerline Vegetation Control:
- Cutter working at Ground level
- Chipper Operator
- Cutter working from EWP
- Tree Climber
- Assessor
Packaging Rules
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A total of 8 units comprising:
· 5 core units listed below; plus
· 3 elective units pre selected for your convenience.
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Core Units of Competency
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AHCMOM213
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Operate and maintain chainsaws
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UETDREL002
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Comply with environmental requirements
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UETDREL006
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Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
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UETDRVC001
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Apply work health and safety requirements for powerline vegetation control
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UETDRVC009
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Monitor vegetation control work in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus
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Elective Units of Competency
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FWPHAR2208
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Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
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UETDRVC007
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Control vegetation using pruning techniques
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UETDRVC005
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Control vegetation in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus from ground level
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Non-Accredited Modules
The following subjects are inclusive in the standard delivery:
- Safe Approach Distances - Vegetation Work
- Safe to Approach SWER
- Manual Handling
- VESI Environmental Framework
- VESI Safety Framework
Training and the Award is issued through Thoughtplanters Australia RTO40739.
Our training includes a mix of hands-on practice, demonstrations, and guided theory sessions giving you the required skills and knowledge to work in the electricity supply industry (ESI) or the vegetation control industry as a Powerline Vegetation Control Worker.
Assessment Methods include:
- Written Questions
- Questions and Answers
- Role Plays
- Scenario Case Studies
- Practical Observations
Training locations:
Theory Training Rooms
Our theory training is held at our Head Office in Hallam. It is a bright, comfortable space set up for learning and discussion. You’ll find plenty of seating, a projector for presentations, and individual workbooks so you can follow along with the trainer. The layout makes it easy to see, hear, and take part, whether it’s a group discussion or note-taking.
Our Training Room has access to DNA Trainings Student Wi-Fi so that you can go online in the Learner Portal to read through the digital Workbook at any time and complete your written assessments.
Practical Training Locations
Experience hands-on learning in our simulated training environments with DNA Training Solutions, set across more than 200 acres of lush vegetation. Our practical training locations in the Yarra Ranges are available year-round, with sites in Beaconsfield and Don Valley.
WHAT TO BRING?
Please bring relevant PPE to your practical training days including the following items:
• Chaps / Chainsaw pants
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Cut class 5 gloves
• Sunscreen
• High Visibility Clothing
• Safety boots
Equipment
We use the STIHL MS 261 C-M Professional Chainsaws as our chainsaw of choice for forming your skills from the STIHL SHOP in DANDENONG
We own our VERMEER BC700XL Wood Chipper to take onsite so that you can chip what you prune on the day! The BC700XL is the smallest machine in Vermeer's wood chipper line, the BC700XL design is based on operator feedback and focuses on productivity advantage and ease-of-use.
Private Course Bookings
Our Trainers and Assessors will come to your business to train your staff on your selected courses which we can tailor to suit your industry. When we train your staff on your site you will have the benefits of minimising risk in the workplace and have the knowledge that your employees can act
in case of an incident occurring to minimise the loss of lives or serious injury.
Contact us for your tailored group booking quote on 03 9070 1111 or email admin@dnatraining.com.au
