Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
1) Scope: |
1.1) Descriptor |
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This Unit covers the requirements of performing excavations in the utilities industry. This competency standard covers the preparation and planning stages for excavation as well as the actual excavation. The planning process covers Dial Before you Dig, site preparation and traffic control. Included is the use of tools, plant and equipment PPE and basic visual and operation checks. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
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This competency standard shall apply to any basic and safe work site where Gas Industry operations occur. It could also apply, where applicable to other workplaces in the electricity supply industry (transmission and distribution and generation), the electrotechnology industry and the water industry, subject to all Occupational Health and Safety and duty of care requirements being met for the workplace. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
License to practice |
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The skills and knowledge described in this unit are not subject to licence regulation other than those directly related to Occupational Health and Safety, gas/electricity/water industry safety and compliance, industrial relations, environmental protection, telecommunications, anti discrimination and training. Commonwealth, State/Territory or Local Government legislation and regulations may exist that limits the age of those who can operate certain equipment. |
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit(s) |
4) |
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Competencies |
4.1) |
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Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed: |
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Literacy and numeracy skills |
4.2) Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 ‘Literacy and Numeracy’ |
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Reading |
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Writing |
3 |
Numeracy |
3 |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
5) |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
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The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
6) Elements describe the essential outcomes of a competency standard unit |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Prepare for the operating of plant and equipment to perform underground utilities excavation work |
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Work instructions are received and confirmed |
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Relevant requirements and established procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are discussed with all persons to establish and confirm the work schedule |
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OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed |
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Suggestions to assist with operating support plant and equipment used for underground utilities services are made to others involved in the work |
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Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear according to established procedures |
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1.6 |
Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit is received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons |
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Types of equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are obtained in working order and operated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and according to established procedures |
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Relevant responsibilities associated with First Aid and other related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures are followed in the instance of an incident. |
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Client issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry and community standards |
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Location of other services and site preparation is confirmed according to given instructions using the work schedule for a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals according to established procedures |
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Road signs, barriers and warning devices are confirmed as positioned in accordance with given instructions and requirements including traffic management plans |
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Operate plant and equipment for underground utilities excavation work |
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OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards |
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Site hazards such as lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, excavations, trenches and/or aloft, use of power tools equipment, techniques and practices are safely followed in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements confirmed to minimise OHS risks |
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Operational knowledge for operating support plant and equipment used for underground utilities services is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures |
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Plant and equipment is used safely and in accordance with requirements and established procedures |
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2.5 |
Minor maintenance is undertaken to plant and equipment in accordance with requirements and established procedures |
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Operating support plant and equipment used for underground utilities services are checked for faults and are used in accordance with given instructions and established procedures. |
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Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed OHS risks are reported to the authorised persons for directions according to established procedures |
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Non-routine events are referred to the authorised persons for directions according to established procedures |
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Problems associated with operating support plant and equipment used for underground utilities services are dealt with using known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met |
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Ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures |
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Complete the operating of plant and equipment to perform underground utilities excavation work |
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Work undertaken is checked against work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures |
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Accidents and incidents are actioned and reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures |
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Backfilling is performed and the work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with the work schedule, given instructions and established procedures |
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Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures |
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3.5 |
Appropriate persons are notified of work completion and all safety provisions for isolation or lock out are implemented according to established procedures |
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3.6 |
Work completion records, report forms and data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices for used for underground utilities services and to carry out excavation work. |
All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. |
KS01-G215A |
Underground excavation plant and equipment |
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G 2.1.1 |
Work in the gas sector Evidence shall show an understanding of how work is conducted in the Gas Industry, specifically:
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G 2.1.2 |
Identify roles of statutory authorities Evidence shall show an understanding of the roles of statutory authorities (government agencies, both State and Federal) that operate in the Gas Industry, including identifying:
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G 2.1.3 |
Identify employment roles and responsibilities Evidence shall show an understanding of the roles of major groups in the Gas Industry, that is employers and employees, including:
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G 2.1.4 |
Apply relevant OHS regulations, policies and procedures Evidence shall show an understanding of the basic workplace health and safety legislation and how this applies to individuals in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.5 |
Work safely in the gas industry by reducing risk and using correct PPE Evidence shall show an understanding of how to work safely in the gas industry indicated by the ability to:
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G 2.1.6 |
Work safely with hazardous materials and equipment Evidence shall show an understanding of what constitutes hazardous materials and the equipment and processes used to safely work with these indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.7 |
Apply safe manual handling techniques in the workplace Evidence shall show an understanding of manual handling and how to apply this knowledge to handling heavy and awkward objects in a Gas Industry workplace, specifically:
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G 2.1.8 |
Control traffic at the worksite Evidence shall show knowledge and skills in coordinating traffic flow at a workplace where traffic control is required, that is, where work is conducted on or near a road, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.9 |
Respond to emergency and accident situations Evidence shall show knowledge and skills in dealing with emergency or accident situations at a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.14 |
Read and interpret Gas Industry documents Evidence shall show an ability to read and interpret Gas Industry documents indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.15 |
Complete workplace forms, and reports Evidence shall show an ability to complete routine Gas Industry forms, memos and reports either written or electronic, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.16 |
Identify requirements of work activity Evidence shall show ability to:
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G 2.1.17 |
Apply basic planning skills Evidence shall show a demonstrated ability to apply basic planning skills in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.18 |
Conduct tasks to complete work activities Evidence shall show ability to organise the activities to complete a job in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.19 |
Review work activities Evidence shall show an ability to review work activities undertaken in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.20 |
Customer relations Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements for providing good customer relations to Gas Industry stakeholders, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.21 |
Undertake problem solving Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to undertake basic problem solving in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.22 |
Operate in confined spaces Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to recognise and operate in confined spaces in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
Note: A confined spaces entry ticket would satisfy and exceed the requirements of this EKAS clause |
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G 2.1.25 |
Protect the environment Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to perform work in the gas industry in a manner that protects the environment indicated by the following:
Note: Environmental damage can be caused by chemicals, oil, water contamination, carcinogenic agents, gases, dusts, waste contamination and noise |
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G 2.1.26 |
Communicate in the workplace Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to communicate effectively in a Gas Industry work team indicated by the following:
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G 2.2.5 |
Read and interpret specifications Evidence shall show an ability to read and interpret specifications found in drawings and procedures used in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.2.32 |
Comply with requirements for excavating and reinstating site Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements for preparing, conducting and completing an excavation indicated by the following:
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G 2.2.33 |
Locate utilities and services Evidence shall show an understanding and an ability to locate services, indicated by the following:
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G 2.2.34 |
The selection, the use and application of materials Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to use correct tools, materials and equipment to undertake work on a gas industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.2.37 |
Excavate trenches Evidence shall show an understanding of the excavation of a Gas Industry workplace trench, indicated by the following:
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G 2.2.38 |
Reinstate site Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to reinstate a gas industry excavation site, indicated by the following:
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G 2.2.41 |
Boring and Drilling Operations Evidence shall show an ability to perform boring and drilling operations, indicated by the following:
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G 2.2.45 |
Read and Interpret Utilities Drawings and Diagrams Evidence shall show a demonstrated ability to correctly identify, interpret and use drawings in Gas Industry workplaces, indicated by the following:
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G 2.2.46 |
Use tools, plant and equipment relevant to the gas industry Evidence shall show an ability to safely use tools, plant and equipment relevant to the Gas Industry, indicated by the following:
Tools and equipment may include but not limited to drills, shovels, hammers, knives, saws, hand tools, small generator sets, air compressors and hoses, pneumatic and/or electric hammers, rollers and compactors, concrete and ceramic cutters, boring equipment, trenching equipment, etc. |
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G 2.2.47 |
Clean, check, store and maintain tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Evidence shall show an understanding of the cleaning, checking, storage and maintenance of tools, plant and equipment relevant to the Gas Industry, indicated by the following:
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G 2.2.48 |
Prepare an excavation site Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to prepare the site for excavation on a gas industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
9) The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
Overview of Assessment |
9.1) |
Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry’s preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with Industry regulatory policy in this regard. |
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Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed. |
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The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Hence, sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature so as to minimise error in judgment. |
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Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practiced. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
9.2) |
Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met. |
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Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the ‘Assessment Guidelines — UEG11’. Evidence shall also comprise. |
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Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace |
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The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated |
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At least 4 |
Interpret alignment sheets, maps, technical drawings and symbols Service locators Gas detectors Traffic barricades Lighting Fire fighting equipment |
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At least 5 |
Small generator sets Air Compressors and hoses Pneumatic and/or electric hammers Rollers and compactors Concrete and ceramic cutters Boring equipment Trenching equipment |
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At least 4 |
Correctly interpret plans, drawings and maps Submit Dial Before You Dig application Obtain procedures and/or work instructions Correctly interpret instructions Advise stakeholders of upcoming work Prepare a safe work method statement of JHA Obtain all work permits as necessary |
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At least 5 |
Perform service location in the area Procure all materials and equipment Identify and control all possible environmental hazards Implement control measures for identified hazards Induct all site workers and explain all hazards Correct use of PPE appropriate to the Gas Industry Perform machinery daily log checks and verify operator qualifications |
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At least 3 |
Traffic control management Erect barricades Establish warning and safety signs Establish muster point where appropriate Complete permit |
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Relevant OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures are applied Maintain a safe, clean and healthy workplace Work safely with hazardous materials and equipment Apply safe manual handling techniques Appropriately respond to unplanned event Communicate effectively in the workplace Apply basic planning skills |
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At least one occasion |
Deal with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
9.3) |
This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include: |
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In addition to the resources listed above, in Context of and specific resources for assessment, evidence should show demonstrated competency of excavating for underground utilities services operating plant and equipment. |
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Assessment of this competency must also be undertaken in either an actual workplace or under a simulated work environment. Assessment must also integrate the employability skills. |
Method of assessment |
9.4) |
This Competency Standard Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 ‘Assessment Guidelines’. |
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Note: Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this Competency Standard Unit applies. This requires that the specified Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and associated skills described in this unit. |
Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units |
9.5) |
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There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit, however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied Competency Standard Units where listed. |
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UEGNSG102B |
Carry out work activities in a utilities industry work environment |
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UEENEEE101A |
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
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UEGNSG104B |
Comply with environmental policies and procedures |
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UEGNSG105B |
Establish the work site |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
10) This relates to the competency standard unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. |
This Unit may be demonstrated in relation to excavations in the utilities industry. |
The following constants and variables included in the Element/Performance Criteria in this unit are fully described in the Definitions Section of this volume and form an integral part of the Range Statement of this unit: |
Legislation (2) |
Inspection (2) |
Hand tools (2) |
Power tools (2) |
Plant and equipment (2) |
Personal Protective Equipment (2) |
OHS requirements (2) |
Types of drawings (2) |
Key features of site plans (2) |
Key features of plans and elevations (2) |
Types of structures (2) |
Services (2) |
Types of details (2) |
Environmental features (2) |
Orientation of the site (2) |
Excavation tools (2) |
Excavation (2) |
Surface reinstatements (2) |
Backfill (2) |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Competency Field |
11) |
Distribution. |