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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for installing water mains pipelines
  2. Set out and excavate
  3. Install mains pipeline
  4. Test mains pipe system
  5. Clean up

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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient installation of water mains pipelines including:

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

applying diagnostic techniques

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the installation of water mains pipelines that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

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

demonstrates completion of installation of water mains pipelines that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

determining the location, alignment direction, level and grade of mains pipe system

installing the support mechanism

installing a minimum of hundred (100) metres of water mains pipeline

completing pipe joins to specifications

performing pressurisation, functionality and serviceability test to specifications

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in installing water mains pipelines through:

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

hazard identification, risk assessment and response

using JSA/JSEA/safe work method statements

project quality measures

using tools/equipment

maintaining excavation/trench safety

confined space entry

site dewatering

using safety data sheets and materials handling methods

using civil construction terminology

using mains pipe systems and installation procedures

identifying mains pipe and utility services

using concrete and concrete fabrication

using sedimentation and erosion controls

reading and interpreting engineering drawings

identifying equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

managing site mains water pressure

identifying valves and flow control devices

construction of water reticulation

calculating pipeline grades and percentages

identifying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities