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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for supporting plant operations
   • Access, interpret and apply plant operations documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks and environmental issues
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Identify and protect services
   • Locate services from plan
   • Locate, and advise operators of service markers
   • Expose, mark services, and erect barriers to prevent damage
3. Support the operators
   • Identify and alert operator of unsafe conditions or potential damage to property
   • Check pegs and levels and give advice to machine operator for compliance with job requirements
   • Deliver or relocate materials, and check for quality and quantity
   • Direct delivery plant/trucks to required location for loading/unloading
   • Provide guidance to operator for spreading materials to specified levels
   • Provide guidance to operator for compaction of materials in layers
   • Finish excavation jobs by hand to specifications
   • Complete written and verbal reporting requirements
4. 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 plant operations support including:

selecting and using relevant tools/equipment

identifying the location of underground services

communicating effectively to alert and assist operators

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the plant operations support in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of support plant operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

spotting for a minimum of two (2) different activities on each occasion involving excavation, fill, spreading of imported material, and trimming

location and marking of services on separate projects

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when supporting plant operations:

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

using job safety analysis (JSA) / job safety and environmental analysis (JSEA) / safe work methods

achieving project quality outcomes

identifying and reporting on hazards related to the worksite and work activity

applying materials handling methods and using safety data sheets

organising work activities

using relevant tools and equipment safely

identifying types, uses, limitations and maintenance requirements of plant/equipment

applying basic principles of soil technology for civil works

identifying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

using civil construction terminology

completing housekeeping activities

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