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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for the instillation of underground services using trenchless technology
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation for the installation of underground services using trenchless technology and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Access, interpret and clarify the specific and relevant task information and requirements
   • Ensure a job plan is available which makes best use of the available resources
2. Ensure appropriate initiation of tasks
   • Confirm that the necessary resources are available
   • Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved
   • Identify and allocate tasks
3. Oversee the execution of tasks
   • Monitor asphalt paving and compaction task performance
   • Initiate adjustments to work practice or the job plan
   • Ensure plant, equipment and tools maintenance is carried out and recorded
4. Report on the execution of tasks
   • Complete and submit written reports
   • Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks
5. Plan and prepare for the instillation of underground services using trenchless technology
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation for the installation of underground services using trenchless technology and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Access, interpret and clarify the specific and relevant task information and requirements
   • Ensure a job plan is available which makes best use of the available resources
6. Ensure appropriate initiation of tasks
   • Confirm that the necessary resources are available
   • Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved
   • Identify and allocate tasks
7. Oversee the execution of tasks
   • Monitor asphalt paving and compaction task performance
   • Initiate adjustments to work practice or the job plan
   • Ensure plant, equipment and tools maintenance is carried out and recorded
8. Report on the execution of tasks
   • Complete and submit written reports
   • Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks

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 supervision of installing underground services using trenchless technology including:

accessing or developing the job plan and making it available to team members

monitoring asphalt paving and compaction task performance

ensuring maintenance is carried out and recorded

works effectively with others to supervise the installation of underground service using trenchless technology that meets all the required outcomes including:

providing clear and timely written and verbal instructions

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

demonstrates completion of the principles for the installation of underground services using trenchless technology that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

ensuring completion of the installation of underground services operations

monitoring and adjusting work programs where required to achieve outcomes

recommending improvements for safety and efficiency

applying operational techniques, including a minimum of one (1) of the following methods:

impact moling

ramming

augering

fluid assisted directional boring

micro tunnelling

pipe jacking

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Knowledge Evidence

for the installation of underground services using trenchless technology through:

manufacturer’s requirements and procedures

project site soil and geological data

soil and rock types

meteorological data

drainage issues

material properties and test results

project site geotechnical data

project site hydrological data

project engineering survey information

project plans and drawings

job reports

supervisory and leadership techniques

performance monitoring techniques

set up and use of levelling devices techniques

construction offsets

workplace relationships

individuals and the team

quantities for the execution of tasks, including:

volumes

grades

percentages

areas

resource consumption figures, including required supply rates trenchless technology underground service installation plant and equipment capabilities and application

relationships between various areas of civil works

engineering survey principles

mentoring techniques

estimating principles

civil works construction sequencing techniques

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