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, organisation and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standardscode of practiceEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Areas to be drained and/or dewatered are to include: | control of surface water, bores, coffer dam, springs, creeks, wetland water, seepage water in trenches and pits and low lying natural ground where water may not escape |
Drainage is to include: | graded surface level gutters and ditches excavated manually or by machine and various types of plastic piping |
Dewatering techniques are to include: | sumps, wells, submersible pumps, vacuum pumps, surface pumps and sludge pumps |
Project sites include: | road construction sites, excavation projects and construction sites in close proximity of wetlands or active water |
Work instructions may include: | plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational detailsquality requirements may include: dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction |
Safety requirements may be from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures and may include: | 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, which are to include: recognising and preventing hazards associated with underground services, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the publichazards and risks, which may include: uneven/ unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materialsemergency procedures, which are to include: emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation |
Traffic signage and devices are to include: | temporary warning signs, regulatory and traffic cones |
Traffic signage and devices may include: | highway traffic signs, site safety signage, guide signs, warning signs, barriers, hazard markers, portable traffic signals, bollards, arrow boards, vehicle mounted signs, flashing lights, barricades, and traffic conditions signage |
Environmental Requirements are to include: | organisational/project environmental management plan, waste management, water quality protection, noise, vibration, dust and clean-up management |
Materials are to include: | various types of plastic piping, silt fences, rocks or straw bales |
Tools and equipment are to include: | hoses, shovels and pumps |