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 legislation |
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 equipment oxy-acetylene equipmentscaffoldingsaws |
Environmental protection requirements may include: | organisational/project environmental management planwaste managementwater quality protectionnoisevibrationdust and clean-up management |
Materials may include: | pipesconcretebackfillbedding materials |
Installation procedures may include: | selecting size, type and material of pipebedding down pipespositioning pipeschecking alignment, level and gradefitting inspection holes repair work where required |
Pipe may include: | stormwater pipes constructed from reinforced concrete (RCP)PVC Steelfibre reinforced concrete (FRC)DICL |
Stormwater systems are to include: | only in-ground |
Bedding may include: | aggregatesand |
Join may include: | rubber ringsolvent welded arc welded mechanical jointed |
Test procedures may include: | visual straightnessovalitytoleranceair water |