Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for the laying of a distribution pipeline
- Plans, specifications and work instructions are received and confirmed
- Alignment of main and other relevant requirements are defined and established procedures are followed and the work to be performed is discussed with all persons to establish and confirm the work schedule
- OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed
- Suggestions to assist with the laying of distribution pipelines work are made to others involved in the work
- Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear according to established procedures
- Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit is received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons
- Resources and materials including, appropriately qualified persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are obtained and in working order according to established procedures
- Relevant responsibilities associated with First Aid and other related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures are followed in the event of an incident
- Client issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry and community standards
- Site is prepared according to given instructions and the work schedule to ensure a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
- Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with given instructions and requirements including traffic management plans
- Carry out the construction of a distribution pipeline
- OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
- Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, excavations, trenches or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements confirmed to minimise OHS risks
- Operational knowledge for carrying out pipeline construction work is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures
- Pipeline construction work is performed in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
- Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and OHS risks are reported to the authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
- Non-routine events are referred to the authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
- Problems associated with the construction of a distribution pipeline are dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met
- Ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
- Complete the construction of a distribution pipeline
- Work undertaken is checked against work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures
- Accidents and incidents are actioned and reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures
- Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
- Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
- Appropriate persons are notified of work completion according to established procedures
- Work completion records, report forms and data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures