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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for work
   • Determine work requirements from specifications and instructions.
   • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
   • Perform site check to identify hazards and prevent damage to other utilities.
   • Provide appropriate drainage and diversion from work site.
   • Check equipment and excavation methods to meet safety requirements of task and site.
2. Construct and install drains, channels and associated fittings
   • Provide bedding and foundations according to structure type, location and specification.
   • Select, place and install prefabricated components and fittings.
   • Check installed fittings and prefabricated components to ensure that specifications are met.
   • Construct components on-site.
3. Finalise work
   • Check constructions and installations to ensure that specifications are met.
   • Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.
   • Backfill, compact and restore work site.
   • Maintain workplace records.
4. Plan and prepare for work
   • Determine work requirements from specifications and instructions.
   • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
   • Perform site check to identify hazards and prevent damage to other utilities.
   • Provide appropriate drainage and diversion from work site.
   • Check equipment and excavation methods to meet safety requirements of task and site.
5. Construct and install drains, channels and associated fittings
   • Provide bedding and foundations according to structure type, location and specification.
   • Select, place and install prefabricated components and fittings.
   • Check installed fittings and prefabricated components to ensure that specifications are met.
   • Construct components on-site.
6. Finalise work
   • Check constructions and installations to ensure that specifications are met.
   • Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.
   • Backfill, compact and restore work site.
   • Maintain workplace records.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

identifying and responding to operational problems

producing reports and logs

using safety and personal protective equipment

using tools and machinery

interpreting plans, charts and instructions

performing work related calculations

applying procedures and standards

using communication equipment

constructing and installing irrigation delivery or stormwater drainage assets

planning work and preparing work site

constructing assets

installing assets

checking that work meets specifications

cleaning and storing equipment

restoring work site

completing documentation

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

system layout

environmental aspects of construction

construction processes

relevant utilities and service providers

communication systems

hazardous materials handling

landscape and ground structure of work area

risk factors and potential hazards of construction processes

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on construction site or plant

control systems

pre-cast components

pipes and fittings

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