Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Site plans and specifications are obtained to establish location of the main.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installing of a water service, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work and statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
- Tools and equipment for installing water services, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area is prepared to support efficient installation of water services.
- Identify installation requirements.
- Location of service is determined following site inspection.
- Cables, conduits, pipes or other services are located and noted using relevant information.
- Quantity and type of materials required are calculated or determined from plans and specifications.
- Materials and equipment are identified, ordered and collected in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Materials and equipment are checked for compliance with relevant Australian standards, docket and order form, and for acceptable condition.
- Sustainability principles and concepts are applied to work preparation and application.
- Install and test water services.
- Pipelines and excavation areas are set out in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Trenches are excavated in accordance with relevant Australian standards and regulatory authorities' requirements, and to required size.
- Service control valve position is located.
- Main is drilled and tapped in accordance with regulatory authorities' requirements and workplace procedures.
- Service line is marked out at 90 o to the main in a straight line to the meter.
- Selected process for installation of service pipe under roadway is undertaken in accordance with authorities' requirements.
- Pipework is installed in accordance with job specification, authorities' requirements and design layout, including fitting designated service control valves.
- Water meter is selected and installed in accordance with authorities' requirements, surrounding environment and climatic conditions, and in consideration of servicing or cleaning requirements.
- Meter control valve is fitted at inlet in accordance with authorities' requirements.
- Installation is tested for compliance with job specifications, relevant Australian standards and regulatory authorities' requirements.
- Excavation is backfilled in accordance with specifications and authorities' requirements.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements.