ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

1.2. Obtain and confirm safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, and apply to the allotted task

1.3. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan

1.4. Select tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults

1.5. Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan

2. Set out excavation

2.1. Determine location and depths of excavation from job drawings

2.2. Set out and clearly mark excavation location

2.3. Advise plant operator of excavation requirements

2.4. Check excavation depths and grades for conformity to job requirements

2.5. Compact and prepare foundation base for testing

3. Install bedding materials

3.1. Determine bedding material type and specification from plans and drawings

3.2. Lay and compact bedding materials to specified depths and grades

4. Lay pipe

4.1. Select, check and attach lifting apparatus to the pipe in preparation for lifting and installation for pipe joining

4.2. Prepare and specify pipe ends

4.3. Align pipe ends and push home

4.4. Check pipe for line and level

4.5. Advise plant operator of backfilling requirements and backfill and compact pipe to required finish level

4.6. Finish inlets and outlets in accordance with pipe/culvert design specifications

5. Clean up

5.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan

5.2. Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to lay pipes:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for laying pipes

organise work activities

select and use relevant tools and equipment safely

identify and report on hazards related to the worksite and work activity

communicate effectively to receive and clarify work instructions

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to lay pipes:

site and equipment safety requirements

pipes and installation procedures

confined space entry requirements

dewatering

concrete and concrete fabrication

steel and PVC pipes

processes for interpreting engineering drawings

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

materials safety data sheets and materials handling methods

project quality requirements

civil construction terminology

pipe types and characteristics

basic soil types and characteristics

excavation/trench backfilling techniques

processes for calculation of pipe grades and percentages

sedimentation and erosion control

excavation/trench safety

JSAs/safe work method statement

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for laying pipes

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of pipe laying

working with others to undertake and complete the laying of pipes that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of pipe laying that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

installation of pipe on two different projects to a minimum of ten pipe joints listed in the Unit Scope: the pipes are to have a minimum diameter of DN225 mm

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the laying of pipes

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

plans, specifications and drawings

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian Standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Safety requirements may include:

OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan, including protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances

safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with underground and overhead services, other machines, personnel, restricted access barriers, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public

recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials

emergency procedures including emergency shutdown and stopping, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation

safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distances from excavations are kept, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movement

Site may include:

any ground conditions in urban and rural areas

Signage may include:

escort vehicle

highway traffic signs

site safety signage

temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians

barricades

traffic conditions signage

Traffic conditions may include:

congested urban environments

low traffic rural areas

off-road un-trafficked areas

buildings

parking sites

pedestrian areas

Tools and equipment may include:

levelling equipment

shovels

lifting equipment

crow bars

hammers

grinders

jointing equipment

oxy-acetylene equipment

scaffolding

saws

Environmental protection requirements may include:

organisational/project environmental management plan

waste management

water quality protection

noise

vibration

dust and clean-up management

Bedding materials may include:

aggregate and sand

Pipe may include:

pipes used in the construction of road stormwater systems

pipes used in the construction of road culverts

concrete (RCP)

steel

fibre reinforced concrete (FRC)

ribbed PVC

Installation procedures may include:

selecting size, type and material of pipes

bedding down pipes

positioning pipes

checking alignment, level and grade

fitting inlets and outlets

repair work where required

Pipe joining may include:

sand band

rubber ring

mechanical jointed

Materials may include:

marking materials

pipes

concrete

backfill materials

bedding materials