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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for pipe layer operations
   • Access, interpret and apply pipe layer operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret clarify and confirm work instructions
   • Identify and address risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Identify, obtain and implement traffic management signage
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment and/or attachments for work activities
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Operate pipe-layer
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up, shutdown and secure equipment procedures
   • Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
   • Continually monitor hazards and risks, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
   • Drive and operate pipe-layer, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
   • Complete work plan within the operating capacity of the equipment
   • Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
3. Attach, secure, lift, carry and place materials
   • Conduct communication practices associated with transportation and lifting of materials
   • Establish weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine
   • Select, attach and use slings and lifting gear in accordance with safe working load requirements
   • Shift load safely and effectively
   • Position machinery ensuring stability and locate to effectively shift materials according to job specifications
   • Move load using hand/audible/communication signals
4. Transport pipe-layer
   • Prepare pipe-layer for relocation
   • Move pipe-layer safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
   • Load and unload machine from float/trailer
5. Carry out machine operator maintenance
   • Prepare machine for maintenance
   • Conduct inspection and fault finding
   • Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks
   • Process written maintenance records
6. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Process 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 relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of conduct pipe-layer operations including:

conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations

carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

driving and operating the equipment to site conditions

applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues

applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

applying pipe-layer and attachment operating techniques related to essential tasks

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

working safely around other machines and personnel

safely parking and securing of equipment

applying methods of changing machine attachments

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the conduct pipe-layer operations that meet all of the required outcomes including:

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

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

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

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

completion of laying a minimum of nine pipe lengths, where the size of the pipes are to be greater than 50% of the authorised working load of the pipe-layer machine

completion of operations in level, sloping and broken surface ground conditions

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting pipe layer operations:

identifying, interpreting ground conditions

communicating and performing isolation procedures

identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

identifying signs of operator fatigue and how it should be managed

interpreting drawings and sketches

identifying site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

using civil construction terminology

complying with project quality requirements

applying basic principles of soil technology and soil compaction for civil works

using basic earthworks calculations

using civil construction activity sequences of road construction, earthworks and drainage

using methods for calculating safe working loads

applying operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics

completing housekeeping activities

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