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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to assist construction and laying gas distribution mains
   • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental workplace procedures and risk control measures for the site are identified and applied
2. Job requirements and workplace procedures for the site are obtained and discussed with supervisor to confirm the work schedule
3. Hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor to assess risks and control measures implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
4. Scope of work and responsibility under the relevant work permit/notification is obtained and confirmed with supervisor in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
5. Equipment, plant, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required to construct and lay gas distribution mains are identified, obtained and checked for operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
6. Supervisor is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved
7. Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required to construct and lay gas distribution mains are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
8. Safety and emergency procedures for an incident at the work site are checked and confirmed with supervisor
9. Third-party issues are referred to supervisor as required in accordance with workplace procedures
10. Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with supervisor in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Assist in the construction and laying of gas distribution mains
    • WHS/OHS and environmental risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
12. 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
13. Hazardous activities including lifting, climbing, using power tools, and working in excavations and trenches are conducted safely in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures and job instructions
14. Assistance in preparing and trenching the excavation for laying of pipe is provided in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
15. Assistance in constructing and laying of gas distribution mains is provided in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
16. 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
17. WHS/OHS risks, incidents, accidents and unplanned events are reported to the supervisor in accordance with workplace procedures
18. Complete the work and relevant documentation
    • WHS/OHS and environmental risk control measures for work completion are followed
19. Supervisor is notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
20. Tools, equipment and any surplus resources/materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
21. Work site is tidied and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
22. Relevant work documentation is completed and provided to the supervisor 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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