Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
1) Scope: |
1.1) Descriptor |
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This competency standard covers the control of all excavations in the vicinity of a transmission pipeline to ensure the integrity of the pipeline is not compromised. The competency standard is applied against the procedures found under the latest version of AS 2885.3 Australian and New Zealand Standard. |
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 and petrochemical liquids industry operations occur. |
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 persons 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 |
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Numeracy |
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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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Plan to undertake site control of excavations in the vicinity of a gas transmission pipeline |
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Site is checked for specific hazards. Works schedule(s), specific requirements, drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material and equipment are examined. The extent of preparation for the work is assessed |
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Work is prioritised and sequenced for the most efficient and effective outcome following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes to a quality standard and in accordance with established procedures |
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Other utility assets are identified by Dial Before You Dig or other means |
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Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule |
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Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites |
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OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the work are identified to ensure safe systems of work are followed |
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Relevant work permits are secured to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and established procedures |
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Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled, coordinated and confirmed in a safe and technical working order |
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Clients are provided with possible solutions and options within the scope, acceptable cost and requirements |
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Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work |
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Persons participating in the work are fully briefed, inducted and respective responsibilities coordinated and authorised where applicable in accordance with establish procedures |
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Carry out site control of excavations in the vicinity of a transmission gas transmission pipeline |
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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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Analysis of information to identify key issues is undertaken as required and information is evaluated for relevance and validity to the requirements |
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First Aid and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and established procedures |
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Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and aloft, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements |
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Equipment faults are identified through inspection and testing of operational equipment in accordance with a work schedule and to requirements |
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Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures |
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Operating conditions of equipment are monitored. |
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Excavation is benched or shoring used in accordance with relevant legislation |
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Other utility assets are located and confirmed |
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Fault finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to identify any repairs or maintenance that are required according to requirements and established procedures |
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Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are applied to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements |
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Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills according to requirements |
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Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure a quality outcome is achieved to a community and industry standard |
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Complete site control of excavations in the vicinity of a gas transmission pipeline |
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Work undertaken is checked against work schedules for conformance with requirements, anomalies are reported and solutions identified in accordance with established procedures |
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Accidents and injuries are reported and followed up in accordance with requirements and established procedures |
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Work site is rehabilitated/cleaned up and confirmed safe and in accordance with 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 |
Relevant work permit(s) are signed off accordance with requirements |
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3.6 |
Work completion records, reports as installed/modified drawing(s) and documentation and information is confirmed, processed and the appropriate persons notified |
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 site control of third party works in the vicinity of a transmission pipeline. |
All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. |
KS01-G316B |
Transmission pipeline proximity excavation |
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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 2.1.4 |
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 2.1.9 |
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 2.1.21 |
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 2.2.32 |
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 2.2.48 |
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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G 3.1.2 |
Work independently in a Gas Industry environment Evidence shall show an understanding of working independently in a Gas Industry environment, indicated by the following:
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G 3.4.5 |
Interpreting topographical maps and information Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to interpret topographical and geographical information and maps for cathodic protection, indicated by the following:
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G 4.1.2 |
Understand the effective operation of Gas Industry plant, equipment and materials Evidence shall show an understanding of the effective operation of Gas Industry plant, equipment and materials, indicated by the following:
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G 4.1.3 |
Communicate effectively in the Gas Industry at a supervisory level Evidence shall show an understanding of communication techniques required in supervisory roles in the Gas Industry, indicated by the following:
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G 4.1.4 |
Understand Gas Industry products, processes and characteristics Evidence shall show a comprehensive understanding of Gas Industry products and characteristics, indicated by the following:
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G 4.1.5 |
Interpret Gas Industry drawings Evidence shall show an ability to interpret and understand Gas Industry technical drawings, indicated by the following:
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G 4.1.6 |
Understand OHS and First Aid requirements for Gas Industry supervisors Evidence shall show an understanding of OHS and First Aid requirements for gas industry supervisors and autonomous working staff, indicated by the following:
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G 4.1.7 |
Create Gas Industry reports and documentation Evidence shall show an understanding and application of completing and interpreting enterprise-specific supervisory level Gas Industry reports including ,but not limited to:
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G 4.1.8 |
Use a personal computer Evidence shall demonstrate requirements to use personal computer and undertake fundamental tasks, indicated by the following:
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G 4.1.15 |
Drive Gas Industry vehicles Evidence shall show an understanding of requirements and capability of driving applicable Gas Industry vehicles including but not limited to:
Note: All vehicles included in this clause have licence or ticket requirements. The licence or ticket will need to be issued to the learner for completion of relevant sections of the EKAS Clause. |
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G 5.1.2 |
Apply problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution techniques Evidence shall show an understanding and application of problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution techniques in a Gas Industry environment, indicated by the following:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
9) The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this 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 |
Item List |
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Identify threats to the integrity of transmission pipelines Evaluate threats to the integrity of transmission pipelines Initiate control of threats to the integrity of transmission pipelines Working knowledge of coatings for corrosion protection Working knowledge of relevant sections of the latest version of AS2885 Working knowledge of requirements and techniques for safe excavations Working knowledge of construction machinery Working knowledge of external interference physical and procedural protection measures Perform effective on site induction Perform effective risk assessment and hazard analysis |
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Interpret technical drawings and symbols Operation of gas detector Emergency response procedures Operate pipe locater Use of and interpret Dial Before You Dig report or its equivalent Locate other assets in a safe manner Work utilising relevant OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures Maintain a safe and clean workplace Work safely with hazardous materials and equipment Contractor management Traffic management Use of safety signage/barricades and materials Issue, monitor and control work permits Apply safe manual handling techniques Communicate effectively in the workplace Negotiation skills Apply basic planning skills First Aid certificate level 1 |
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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 contains Employability Skills |
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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 in site control of excavations in the vicinity of a transmission pipeline. |
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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 |
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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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UEGNSG302B |
Maintain pipeline easements |
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UEGNSG329A |
Gas transmission pipeline surveillance |
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UEGNSG308B |
Identify, evaluate and control threats to transmission pipelines |
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UEGNSG309B |
First on site emergency response on a transmission pipeline |
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UEGNSG310B |
Supervise and monitor contract work |
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UEGNSG311B |
Site control of third party works in the vicinity of a transmission pipeline |
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 Competency Standard Unit shall be demonstrated in relation site control of excavation in the vicinity of a transmission pipeline. |
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: |
Tools and equipment (4) |
Maps and drawings |
Established procedures |
PPE and First Aid equipment |
Traffic control |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Competency Field |
11) |
Transmission. |