Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for installing water mains pipelines
- Access, interpret and apply water mains pipelines documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work/plans/specifications requirements
- Identify, obtain and implement traffic signage requirements
- Select and check for faults, equipment/tools for work activities
- Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements
- Select and wear personal correct protective equipment
- Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks
- Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
- Set out and excavate
- Prepare work area and materials
- Determine and apply dewatering requirements
- Determine the location, alignment direction, level and grade of mains pipe system
- Set out works to specification
- Advise plant operator of excavation requirements and monitor levels
- Install mains pipe system support mechanism
- Install mains pipeline
- Lower and place pipes in position
- Join pipes correctly
- Place pipes and fit valves, fittings and flow control devices
- Continuously check, alignment level and grade for conformance
- Position side support and/or overlay beside the pipes
- Check mains pipe system support structure
- Monitor backfill procedure and ensure work is completed to specification
- Construct valve chambers, minor structures and thrust blocks
- Test mains pipe system
- Clean up