Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for identify, locate and protect underground services
- Access, interpret and apply underground services documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements
- Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities
- Identify and apply environmental protection requirements
- Obtain and prepare information for search requirements prior to making contact with the service provider (Dial Before You Dig)
- Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of services and/or utilities from the plans and location details
- Locate underground services
- Obtain details of services and utilities location from the site owners
- Determine emergency numbers, contact details and procedures for types, and owners, of the services/utilities
- Contact owners of the services/utilities and confirm plans and location details
- Select appropriate plant/equipment, and search for services/utilities on which construction may impact
- Use visual or physical means to search for services and/or utilities prior to commencing construction
- Move, protect and support services/utilities from the construction process in conjunction with the service/utility owner
- Report any damage to services/utilities during activity
- Conduct housekeeping activities