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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for work
   • Determine site preparation requirements from specifications, instructions and pre-work inspections.
   • Identify and report potential hazards to public and environment and assess risks.
   • 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.
2. Prepare work site
   • Position safety equipment and materials to prevent potential risks to public and environment.
   • Store and secure equipment and materials.
   • Use work site equipment, manual or mechanical excavation equipment, tools and materials.
   • Provide appropriate drainage and diversion of site inflows from work site without damage to environment.
3. Restore work site
   • Backfill and compact excavations according to specifications.
   • Remove excess soil, debris and unwanted materials from site.
   • Restore work site to meet environmental and organisational requirements using equipment, tools and materials.
4. Review, record and report activities
   • Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.
   • Maintain workplace records.
5. Plan and prepare for work
   • Determine site preparation requirements from specifications, instructions and pre-work inspections.
   • Identify and report potential hazards to public and environment and assess risks.
   • 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.
6. Prepare work site
   • Position safety equipment and materials to prevent potential risks to public and environment.
   • Store and secure equipment and materials.
   • Use work site equipment, manual or mechanical excavation equipment, tools and materials.
   • Provide appropriate drainage and diversion of site inflows from work site without damage to environment.
7. Restore work site
   • Backfill and compact excavations according to specifications.
   • Remove excess soil, debris and unwanted materials from site.
   • Restore work site to meet environmental and organisational requirements using equipment, tools and materials.
8. Review, record and report activities
   • Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.
   • 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.

setting up compacting and reinstating a site

interpreting and applying numerical data in specifications and plans

excavating backfill

preparing site for planting and plant vegetation

interpreting plans, instructions, standard operating procedures and work requirements

using tools and equipment

identifying and responding to operational problems

planning work site layout

selecting, using, maintaining, cleaning, storing and securing materials and equipment

clearing and preparing work site according to specifications

restoring work site

cleaning, maintaining and storing equipment

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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.

WHS

risk factors and potential hazards of site preparation and restoration

environmental aspects of site preparation and restoration

trenching, shoring and excavation management

excavation procedures and site restoration

relevant utilities and service bodies

communication systems

landscape and ground structure of work area

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on construction site or plant

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