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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for identify, locate and protect underground services
   • Access, interpret and apply underground services documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities
   • Identify and apply environmental protection requirements
   • Obtain and prepare information for search requirements prior to making contact with the service provider (Dial Before You Dig)
   • Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of services and/or utilities from the plans and location details
2. Locate underground services
   • Obtain details of services and utilities location from the site owners
   • Determine emergency numbers, contact details and procedures for types, and owners, of the services/utilities
   • Contact owners of the services/utilities and confirm plans and location details
   • Select appropriate plant/equipment, and search for services/utilities on which construction may impact
   • Use visual or physical means to search for services and/or utilities prior to commencing construction
   • Move, protect and support services/utilities from the construction process in conjunction with the service/utility owner
   • Report any damage to services/utilities during activity
3. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
   • Manage/report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process written records

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the identification, location and protection of underground services including:

selecting and using relevant tools and equipment

communicating effectively to clarify instructions/information

completion of housekeeping activities

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the identification, location and protection of underground services in a way that meets all of the required outcomes:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of identifying, locating and protecting underground services that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying and locating underground services employing appropriate techniques, plant and equipment to search for services and utilities

identifying services and owners of services and utilities

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when identifying, locating and protecting underground services:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

identifying and reporting on hazards

using operational tools and equipment safely and effectively

achieving project quality and accuracy

using JSA’s/JSEA/Safe work methods

applying site isolation and traffic control

planning and organising work activities

working with civil construction terminology

identifying types of services/utilities and providers

using construction principles

identifying equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

using safety data sheet and materials handling methods

carrying out operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

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