Guidelines are the published outcomes from the working groups. They aim to improve practices and consistency across the electricity industry.
Competency Matrix
The StayLive competency matrix covers only competencies that are common to members. There are additional trade-specific and technical competencies essential for different types of work on generation sites.
The matrix are divided into four categories:
- General Site Access
This is controlled by the Asset Owner and will generally be in accordance with GPG401 (hyperlink TBC) - Switchyard Access
In accordance with Transpower Restricted Area Access - Work Controls
Based on the StayLive Work Controls Guide (hyperlink TBC) - Task or Equipment Specific
Common to industry participants (note – not an exhaustive list)
Refresher intervals and NZQA Unit Standards (where relevant) are included with each competency as well as guidance notes as required
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General Site Access |
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Competence |
Frequency |
NZQA Units |
Comments |
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First Aid/CPR Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid |
2 year |
6401, 6402 |
To meet prescribed electrical worker (PEW) requirements frequency may differ. Note Contact only requires PEW contractors to have this competency. |
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Generic Induction |
2 year |
N/A |
Entry Approval Competency (EAC) as determined by asset owner |
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Site-specific Induction |
2 year |
N/A |
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Switchyard Access |
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|---|---|---|---|
Competence |
Frequency |
NZQA Units |
Comments |
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Transpower Restricted Area Access |
2 year |
N/A |
Note – This may not be required for access into individual asset owners switchyards |
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Work Controls |
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|---|---|---|---|
Competence |
Frequency |
NZQA Units |
Comments |
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Access / Test Permit and/or Work Authority Recipients/issuers including Hazard ID. |
2 year Contact has a 3 year frequency for issuer. |
N/A |
While there may be variances in the work control systems the frequency of training is consistent for recipient. |
|
Work place Hazard Management |
2 year |
17602 (or Asset Owner Provided) |
NZQA 497, 17593 may also be required. |
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Task or Equipment Specific |
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|---|---|---|---|
Competence |
Frequency |
NZQA Units |
Comments |
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Confined Space Entry & Gas Detection – Full ** |
3 year |
17599, 18426 plus 25510 or 3058 |
Refresher training to cover US 17599, 25510 |
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Confined Space Hazards** |
3 year |
18426 |
Minimum required to enter and work in a confined space (does not cover planning and management of confined space). Refresher to cover US 18426 |
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Breathing Apparatus |
3 year |
25044 |
For operational use, not rescue. Refresher to cover US 25044 |
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Establish Fall Arrest/Restraint Systems** |
3 year |
15757 |
Refresher to cover US 15757 |
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Working at Heights – Basic Harness Systems ** |
3 year |
23229 |
Refresher to cover US 23229 |
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Crane |
3 year |
Various |
US required are dependent on type of crane being used. Refresher to cover relevant US |
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Rigging and slinging |
3 year |
3789 |
Refresher to cover US 3789 |
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Forklift |
3 year |
10851 |
Refresher to cover US 10851 |
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Mobile Elevated Work Platforms |
3 year |
Various |
US required are dependent on type of MEWP being used. Refresher to cover relevant US |
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HSNO Approved Handler |
5 year |
20645, 20733 |
Refresher to cover US 20645, 20733 |
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Driver Training |
3 year |
Various |
To be defined by asset owner to meet specific needs |
** ‘Confined Space Hazards’ and ‘Basic Harness Systems’ competences are for employees carrying out inspections or observations only. Employees performing work in confined spaces or at heights are required to complete full training.
