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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. |
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Gravedigging requirement may include: | re-opening existing sitenew sitecoffin or casket measurementrequired depth of excavation. |
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Relevant legislation and regulations may include: | OHS grave re-openingworkers' compensation, legislation and regulationscemetery Acts and by-lawslocal government regulationsLands ActPublic Health ActEnvironment Protection ActAustralian standardsWorksafe Australia certification and standards. |
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Personal protective equipment may include: | overallssteel-capped bootsjacketlong sleevesglovessafety glasses or goggleshard hathat or capgumbootsear plugs or muffssun protectiontwo-way radio. |
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Workplace policies and procedures may include: | standard operating policies and proceduresstandards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresOHS proceduresemergency procedures, including fire and accident procedures. |
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Grave shoring requirements may include: | required depth of graverequired depth of excavation for re-openingtechniques to deal with soil types and conditions, such as:sandclayrocklength of time soil exposedbreakdown of cohesive strength of soilsoil frettingsoil compactiontension cracks. |
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Tools and equipment may include: | spreadersboardshydraulic bracesstabilisersspadesshovelspickscrowbarsaugertimber tomsledgehammertimber malletpower sawhandsawtimber of correct or recommended grade, size and typeladder that complies with requirements of current Australian standardexplosive power tool. |
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Safe storage of displaced earth may include: | truckvacant site. |
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Progressive grave shoring requirements may include: | top of grave shored to a minimum of 300 millimetressides of grave shored where depth exceeds 1.5 metres. |
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Shoring method may include: | box setclosed timbering for wet sand or refilled groundsoldier set or box sets for firm, hard clayshields where suitable for rock. |
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Grave collapse warning signs may include: | fretting from top edgeslump in surface near excavationtension crackssupport timbers bowing or creaking. |
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Corrective or emergency action may include: | alternative shoring methodsuse of a sludge pumpreduced soil loadingsevacuation of gravesite. |
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Protective restraints may include: | sheetingbarricadestemporary fencingreinforced covers. |