Assessor Resource
UEGNSG219A
Conduct excavations in the utilities industry
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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This competency standard shall apply to any safe work site where utilities industry excavation operations occur, which includes the gas industry, electricity supply industry (transmission and distribution and generation), the electrotechnology industry and the water industry, subject to all Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)/ Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and duty of care requirements being met for the workplace.
This unit is an AQF 2 competency and is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training.
1) Scope:
1.1) Descriptor
This unit covers excavating in the utilities industry in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, codes and established procedures.
This encompasses the preparation and planning, the actual excavation and back filling. Planning includes Dial Before you Dig, site preparation and traffic control.
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