8) Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills (EKAS): This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of organising and implementing line and easement surveys All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-TDS45A ESI line and easement surveys Evidence shall show an understanding of organising and implementing ESI line and easement surveys to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Fundamentals of surveying for the purpose of producing an overhead or underground distribution extension encompassing: Commonwealth, State/Territory and local government legislation, Standards, codes, supply and aviation authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to the surveying for an overhead and underground extension Techniques in measuring heights and distances Techniques in taking bearings angles of deviation using a compass Techniques in using a clinometer Techniques in recording and storage of data Requirements for the use of overhead line construction manuals, system diagrams/plans and drawings Techniques in plotting long spans - measuring stick, clinometer, trundle wheel, tapes, correction for sloping ground, distance across objects and range rods Techniques in pegging pole positions - foot path alignments, types of pegs, pegs of other authorities and locating survey pegs T2 Project management encompassing: Commonwealth, State and local government legislation, standards, codes, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements including relevant certification and licensing applicable to the duties and responsibilities for management a project Analyse functions of project management to determine achievement of project objectives Relationship of stakeholders to the project Techniques in development of project plan - project integration, scope, timelines, cost, quality, resources, communication/protocol requirements, risk/uncertainties and procurement and contacting Relationship between project processes, project life and project phases Planning and control procedures, resource management and risk management Techniques, methodologies and tools available to project managers Types of internal and external environmental factors that may affect the project |