Victorian Electricity Distribution Networks - Management System and Special Requirements
INTRODUCTION
This document sets out the Victorian Electrical Distribution Network (VEDN) Management Systems and Special Requirements for contractors interested in undertaking civil underground electrical infrastructure works.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The Contractor’s Management System is to be based on: -
AS 4801:2001 (Safety)
ISO 9001:2000 (Quality)
ISO 14001:2004 (Environment),
and
Contains the VEDN special requirements.
VEDN SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Training (Civil)
- VEDN U/G Electrical Infrastructure - Civil (Module 1)
- VEDN Asset Auditor Training (Module 4).
All training courses must be delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) using the appropriate training package/material.
Training must be completed by:
- Individuals directly supervising and or carrying out the civil works – Module 1
- Cable detailers - Module 1 and 4
- Worksite auditor Civil - Module 1 and 4
Technical Standards
- The IMS must include a process for obtaining the Network Owners’ Technical Standards for the works to be carried out. (This information generally to be provided by the Project Manager as part of the construction file/ drawings)
- Note: The Technical Standards may vary between Network Owners.
Approvals
- Network Owners approval to proceed with the project
- Network Owner's approval to work near the Network Owners assets (where applicable)
Auditing requirements
- Compliance to Network Owner project requirements
Legal Obligations
- It is the contractor's responsibility to comply with all relevant Acts and Regualtions
WORKSITE AUDITOR TYPES
Worksite Auditor (Civil) - approved only to carry out open trench audits (civil) i.e. the initial pit pipe/conduit and trench inspections - (step 1) for Developer / Customer managed projects on Greenfield sites.
Worksite Auditors (Electrical) – approved only to carry out open trench audits (civil) and electrical inspections – (step 1, 2 & 3), for Developer / Customer managed projects. (Not pre commissioning / final inspections)
Network Auditor employed / contracted to carry out all inspections on all projects including the pre-commissioning/final audits on behalf of the Network Owner
Network Business Auditor (Electrical) – approved only to carry out open trench audits (civil) and electrical inspections – (step 1, 2 & 3) for Network Owner managed projects. (Not pre-commissioning and final inspections)
Network Business Auditor (Civil) – approved only to carry out open trench audits (civil) i.e. the initial pit pipe/conduit and trench inspections - step 1 for Network Owner managed projects
Note: Auditors without a current Network Owner Electrical Access Authorisations must comply with government NO Go Zone Regulations
WORK UNDERTAKEN BY NON-ACCREDITED CIVIL CONTRACTORS
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