Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
NWPNET011 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Locate, identify and protect utilities
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | NWPNET011 - Locate, identify and protect utilities |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills 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.This unit applies to those involved in the construction, repair or installation of underground utility infrastructure and locating, identifying and protecting existing utilities’ infrastructure to prevent damage, injury, death or loss of service.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to WHS.Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, performing routine tasks, in mostly familiar context ensuring minimum damage to the environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations. Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | |||
Competency Field | Networks |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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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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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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