Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
NWP234B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Locate, identify and protect utility services
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | NWP234B - Locate, identify and protect utility services |
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Description | This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to work near utility services during the construction, repair or installation of utilities' infrastructure. Work activities may involve trench excavation or the application of trenchless technologies for installation or repair. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit of competency contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for workers involved in the construction, repair or installation of underground utility infrastructure. Typically workers are involved in locating, identifying and protecting existing utilities' infrastructure to prevent damage, injury, death or loss of service. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field | Common |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Plan and prepare to locate utility services at work site. |
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Element: Locate utility apparatus by excavation. |
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Element: Operate plant in close proximity to underground or overhead utility apparatus. |
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Element: Protect and support utility apparatus during excavation and backfilling. |
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Element: Initiate emergency procedures. |
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