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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare/plan to draft and layout an underground distribution extension
   • Works schedules, including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material lists, are obtained and analysed, as necessary, by site inspection and the extent of the work determined for planning and coordination
2. Work is prioritised and sequenced for the most efficient and effective outcome following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes, to a quality standard and in accordance with established procedures
3. Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule
4. Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all personnel and identified for all worksites
5. Hazards are identified, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) risks assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored, including emergency exits kept clear, to ensure safe systems of work are followed and according to established procedures
6. Relevant work permits are secured to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and/or established procedures
7. Resources, including personnel, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for the job are identified, scheduled and coordinated and confirmed safe and in technical working order
8. Clients/customers are provided with possible solutions and/or options within the scope, acceptable cost and requirements
9. Liaison and communication issues with others/authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
10. Personnel participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors, are fully briefed and respective responsibilities coordinated and authorised, where applicable, in accordance with established procedures
11. Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce, and individuals in accordance with established procedures
12. Positioning of road signs, barriers and warning devices is planned in accordance with requirements
13. Carry out drafting and layout of an underground distribution extension
    • WHS/OHS and sustainable energy principles and practices to reduce the incidence of accidents and minimise waste are monitored and actioned in accordance with requirements and/or established procedures
14. First aid, pole top rescue and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and/or established procedures
15. Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and aloft, and use of power tools/equipment, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements
16. Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
17. Remedial actions are taken to overcome any shortfalls encountered in the work schedule according to requirements and/or established procedures
18. The drafting and layout of an underground distribution extension is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and requirements and/or established procedures
19. Essential knowledge and associated skills are applied for drafting and layout of an underground distribution extension to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
20. Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned using acquired essential knowledge and associated skills according to requirements
21. Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure a quality outcome is achieved for the client/customer and to a community/industry standard
22. Complete drafting and layout of an underground distribution extension
    • Work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements, anomalies are reported and solutions identified in accordance with established procedures
23. Accidents and/or injuries are reported in accordance with requirements/established procedures
24. Worksite is rehabilitated, cleaned up and confirmed safe in accordance with established procedures
25. Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
26. Relevant work permits are signed off and the job is returned to service and advised to client/customer in accordance with requirements
27. Works completion records, reports, as installed/modified drawings and/or documentation and information are confirmed, processed and appropriate personnel notified

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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