This unit involves the skills and knowledge required by ordinary persons (that are not associated with electrical work) to perform work activities safely around powerlines.

It includes preparing, planning, working safely and monitoring compliance with the identified minimum approach distances. It also includes communicating with workers to prevent unsafe work activities and to stop the encroachment of workers, plant, tools and equipment inside the minimum approach distances.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.