Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for work.
- Determine site preparation requirements from specifications, instructions and pre-work inspections.
- Identify and report potential risks to public and environment.
- Perform a site check according to legislative and organisational requirements to identify risks and prevent damage to other utilities.
- Select and check work site equipment, tools and materials as appropriate to meet task and safety specifications.
- Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
- Prepare work site.
- Position safety equipment and materials as required to prevent potential risks to public and environment.
- Store and secure equipment and materials as necessary.
- Use work site equipment, tools and materials according to regulatory and legislative requirements.
- Use manual or mechanical excavation equipment where required to achieve specifications.
- Provide appropriate drainage and diversion of site inflows from work site without damage to environment.
- Restore work site.
- Review, record and report activities.