KS01-G215A | Underground excavation plant and equipment |
| G 2.1.1 | Work in the gas sector Evidence shall show an understanding of how work is conducted in the Gas Industry, specifically: The Gas Industry in Australia Australian gas resources Types of gas and uses Combustion. |
| 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: Statutory bodies Roles of statutory bodies Employer and employee responsibilities to statutory bodies. |
| 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: The role of the employer Industry associations Employer obligations to safety Identification of disadvantaged and minority groups in Australian society Employers obligations to persons from disadvantaged and minority groups Employers obligations to occupational health and safety The role of commonwealth and state training regulatory authorities and industry skills councils and state training advisory bodies Roles and responsibilities of gas industry employees The employment contract Working to safety requirements Work according to lawful commands Belonging to employee organisations How to work with people from disadvantaged and minority groups Understanding the employees obligations to occupational health and safety Sources of support. |
| 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: Employer's responsibilities to relevant OHS legislation Employee's responsibilities to OHS legislation and organisation's policies and procedures OHS policies and procedures at the worksite. Australian Standards, guidelines and codes of practice |
| 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: Correctly interpret and comply with Safety Signs including workplace Hazards, Warnings and PPE requirements Correctly interpret gas markers Identify the correct PPE required for work in the Gas Industry Locate and comply with procedures for correctly checking, maintaining and storing PPE Apply the process of Hazard identification, Risk assessment and Control Complete Risk Assessment forms such as Work Permits and JHA’s, JSA’s, JSEA’s, SWM’s etc Report workplace hazards |
| 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: Identify hazardous materials and equipment Location and purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Read, interpret and discuss MSDS Knowledge of methods for safe disposal of hazardous waste materials Read, interpret and discuss relevant manufacturer's specifications Use and dispose of hazardous materials and equipment safely Use of spill kits and PPE |
| 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: Principles for managing manual handling Characteristics and types of safe manual handling Safe manual handling techniques Manual handling and risk management |
| 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: Read and interpret relevant traffic authority regulations for traffic control at a worksite Identify signs and devices required to control pedestrians and traffic at a worksite depending on traffic flow volumes Apply techniques for controlling pedestrians and traffic at various worksites Use procedures for monitoring traffic controls Set up and monitor pedestrian and traffic controls |
| 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: Situations of accidents and emergency Comply with procedures for accidents and incidents Correct use of emergency equipment and procedures for a fire Correct use of breathing apparatus Correct use of gas detectors/oxygen monitoring devices Correct use of emergency equipment and procedures for a gas leak or vapour emission Report emergencies and accidents |
| 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: Understand and use signs, symbols terminology and legends as used in gas industry procedures and documents Identify, locate and implement gas industry standards, policies and procedures Interpret and read basic drawings and diagrams |
| 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: Identify, locate, interpret and use workplace forms, and reports Enter the required information accurately on gas industry forms and reports |
| G 2.1.16 | Identify requirements of work activity Evidence shall show ability to: Clarify expected outcomes of a work activity in a Gas Industry workplace Receive, clarify and respond to verbal work instructions for work activity Interpret and discuss an organisation's policies, quality requirements and specifications for work activity |
| 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: Develop checklists of tasks Prioritise tasks Identify resources required to complete tasks safely and efficiently Identify resource or scheduling conflicts and apply solutions Develop time lines to complete tasks |
| 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: Locate and organise equipment, tools and machinery required to complete tasks safely and efficiently Complete tasks according to planned sequences and within appropriate timeframes Understand quality assurance and work according to established and standard operating procedures |
| 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: Check work activities against a work plan Seek feedback on the outcome of work activities with appropriate persons Report outcomes of work activities in writing or orally according to enterprise procedures |
| 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: Notify stakeholders of activities Communicate with stakeholders within scope of responsibilities Refer stakeholders to appropriate parties Demonstrate understanding of ring fencing requirements (if applicable) Keep the customer informed on job progress Provide good customer relations |
| 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: Demonstrate problem solving and diagnostics methodology Identify possible solutions Recommend probable solutions and Apply basic problem solving techniques |
| 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: Knowledge of the requirements of Legislation, Regulations, Australian Standards and enterprise specific procedures for safe working in confined spaces Ability to recognise what a confined space is and the entry safety requirements Ability to understand and comply with manufacturers’ guidelines for the safe use of PPE used in confined spaces Understand how and when to use gas detectors for confined spaces entry Understand how and when to use breathing apparatus and rescue and recovery equipment Note: A confined spaces entry ticket would satisfy and exceed the requirements of this EKAS clause |
| 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: Understanding of the relevant Commonwealth/State/Territory environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice Understanding of employee's and employer's responsibilities to relevant environmental legislation, regulations and codes Understanding and compliance with enterprise procedures for flora control erosion control fauna control the protection of indigenous and cultural heritage sites Understanding the role of regulatory bodies in monitoring environmental activities, risk and incident compliance Understanding community expectations for protecting the environment Correct use of environment protection procedures, records, inspections and incident reporting Identifying environmental hazards Assessing environmental risks Implementing environmental control measures Ability to respond to workplace environmental incidents Note: Environmental damage can be caused by chemicals, oil, water contamination, carcinogenic agents, gases, dusts, waste contamination and noise |
| 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: Effective use oral and written communications methods to achieve work related outcomes and solutions. Effectively receive, interpret and respond to workplace information and instructions Effectively convey and report work related information to fellow workers and customers Interact with fellow workers in a socially and culturally appropriate manner |
| 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: Interpret specifications including material types and units of measure Interpret gas specifications such as pressure ratings and class of pipe and fittings Understand the need to use only approved/specified materials |
| 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: Identifying plans, codes, standards and drawings relevant to specific worksites Reading and interpreting relevant plans, codes, standards and drawings Regulatory requirements and procedures for excavating trenches and reinstating sites Apply shoring or benching requirements Notification of appropriate authorities and requirements for temporary or permanent restorations |
| G 2.2.33 | Locate utilities and services Evidence shall show an understanding and an ability to locate services, indicated by the following: Identification of relevant authorities or enterprises to contact regarding the location of other utilities services (gas, water, electricity, telecommunication, sewerage and stormwater) Read and interpret plans and drawings to identify the location of utilities and services Identification of utilities and services conduits and cables Correct use of electronic and manual service locators Apply hand excavation as required for the purposes of locating utilities and services |
| 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: Appropriate tools, materials and equipment are identified for preparing the site, excavating trenches and reinstating the site Safety requirements for using tools, materials and equipment Correct use of appropriate PPE Procedures for using, cleaning and storing tools, materials and equipment Procedures for checking tools, materials and equipment Reporting faulty tools, materials and equipment |
| G 2.2.37 | Excavate trenches Evidence shall show an understanding of the excavation of a Gas Industry workplace trench, indicated by the following: An understanding of spotter/competent observer requirements Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Safety requirements and procedures for excavating and shoring trenches in a variety of conditions surface types, soil types, weather, traffic, time of day, location Regulations and requirements for working in confined spaces and shoring Purpose and techniques of excavation in excavating trenches, shoring, battering and exposing other services Understand depth and grade of trench requirements against specifications Use a variety of excavation and shoring techniques to suit varying conditions (surface types, soil types, weather, traffic, time of day, location) Demonstrate understanding of when to manually excavate instead of mechanical excavation |
| G 2.2.38 | Reinstate site Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to reinstate a gas industry excavation site, indicated by the following: An understanding of spotter/competent observer requirements Identify Environmental and Safety Hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Standard operating procedures to identify procedures for backfilling and consolidation Procedures for pipe padding/bedding Procedures for trench padding/bedding and compaction, backfilling and consolidations Trench and site restoration and reinstatement techniques including marker tape Ground surface level finishes Notification of appropriate authorities and requirements for temporary or permanent restorations |
| G 2.2.41 | Boring and Drilling Operations Evidence shall show an ability to perform boring and drilling operations, indicated by the following: Use of dial before you dig services An understanding of the environmental benefits of using underground boring machines An understanding of when boring machines would be preferred over trenching methods An understanding of spotter/competent observer requirements Use of electronic and manual service locators Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Knowledge of the range of boring and drilling equipment and machinery Safety requirements and procedures for boring and drilling operations in a variety of conditions surface types, soil types, weather, traffic, time of day, location Regulations and requirements for working in confined spaces and shoring Trench and site restoration and reinstatement techniques including marker tape Ground surface level finishes Maintain a log/record of bored pipe |
| 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: Identify a range of plans and drawings typically used in the Gas Industry Identify the purpose and application of a range of drawings Identify commonly used symbols and abbreviations Read and interpret scales and legends Identify dimensions and orientations Identify accessibility of work site in relation to roadways Identify underground and overhead utilities and services such as gas, water, electricity supply and telecommunications Identify structures Identify key features from sectional details and elevations Interpret horizontal and vertical measurements Apply drawings and diagrams in a three dimensional environment |
| 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: Identify the various types, uses and application of tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Understand and comply with manufacturer's guidelines for the correct use of tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Understand and comply with the enterprises procedures for the correct use of tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Understand and comply with all OHS requirements for the correct use of tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Comply with power safety rules when using electrically operated tools, plant and equipment Identify site hazards, assess risks and implement control measures when using tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Comply with good manual handling techniques when lifting, moving or storing tools, plant and equipment 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. |
| 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: Understand and comply with manufacturer's guidelines for cleaning, checking, storing and maintaining tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Understand and comply with the enterprises procedures for cleaning, checking, storing and maintaining tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Understand and comply with all OHS requirements for cleaning, checking, storing and maintaining tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Comply with power safety rules when cleaning, checking, storing and maintaining electrically operated tools, plant and equipment Perform inspections and checks on tools, plant and equipment Perform minor repairs on tools, plant and equipment Identify service requirements for tools, plant and equipment Comply with good manual handling techniques when lifting, moving or storing tools, plant and equipment Understand and comply with licence requirements for specific tools and equipment |
| 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: Use of Dial Before you dig services Preparation of traffic management plans Identify Environmental and Safety Hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Communicating with third parties, colleagues and customers regarding the excavation site Reading and interpreting job specifications and standard operating procedures Grades and depth required for excavation of trenches for gas pipelines Techniques for marking out trench location |