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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to construct and lay a gasservice to a steel main
   • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures and environmental measures for the site are identified, obtained and applied
2. Job requirements and workplace procedures for the site are obtained and discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule
3. WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Work permit and/or relevant notification is obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
6. Equipment, plant, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required to construct and lay gas services are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
7. Relevant person/s are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved
8. Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required to construct and lay gas services are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
9. Safety and emergency procedures for an incident at the work site are checked and confirmed with relevant person/s
10. Third-party issues are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with established procedures
11. Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
12. Constructand lay a gasservice to a steel main
    • WHS/OHS and environmental risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
13. Materials, tools, equipment and measuring devices required for the work are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
14. Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with given instructions and to requirements
15. Excavation bed is prepared for laying of pipe in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
16. Construction and laying of gas services to steel main are conducted in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
17. Work is carried out to the required standard, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, equipment, and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
18. WHS/OHS risks, incidents and accidents are reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
19. Unplanned events are referred to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
20. Pipework is tested and quality and safety checks of installation are carried out in accordance with work instructions and industry standards
21. Complete the work and relevant documentation
    • WHS/OHS and environmental risk control measures for work completion are followed
22. Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
23. Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
24. Work site is tidied and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
25. Work documentation is completed and provided to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEG Gas Industry Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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