The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisational and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specificationsAustralian standardsEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislationwork instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details |
Safety requirements include: | OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan including: protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control, and hazardous materials and substancessafe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with underground services, other machines, personnel, restricted access barriers, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the publicrecognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, underground services, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materialssafe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distance from excavations, and secured from unauthorised access or movementemergency procedures including emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation |
Signage for traffic control may include: | escort vehicleshighway traffic signssite safety signagetemporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestriansbarricadestraffic conditions signage |
Traffic conditions may include: | congested urban environmentslow traffic rural areasoff-road un-trafficked areasbuildingsparking sitespedestrian areas |
Tools and equipment may include: | levelling equipmentshovelslifting equipmentcrow barshammersgrindersjointing equipmentoxy-acetylene equipment, scaffoldingsaws |
Environmental protection requirements may include: | organisational/project environmental management planwaste managementwater quality protectionnoisevibrationdust and clean-up management |
Materials may include: | picbackfill bedding materials |
Installation procedures may include: | selecting size, type and materials of pipebedding down pipespositioning pipeschecking alignment, level and graderepair work |
Mains pipe system may include: | pressurised mains water pipelinesin-ground and above ground systemspipes constructed from PVC, UPVC, poly, DICL, steel and copper |
Support mechanism may include: | bedding for in-ground trenches which may include:aggregatesandconcrete shoulders for above ground pipes |
Valves may include: | stop valvesflow control valves non return valvespressure control valvesenergy dissipaters and air release valves |
Test may include: | pressurevisual straightnessqualitytoleranceair water |