Earning Criteria

• The learner will;
• Be able to work efficiently and effectively; Be able to organise their work and maintain standards to minimise hazards ; Be able to use and communicate data and Information ; Be able to resolve problems that arise from work activities ; Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities network construction operations ; Understand how to create an efficient and effective environment in utilities network construction ; Be able to establish and maintain productive working relationships
• Be able to use and communicate data and Information ; Be able to resolve problems that could damage effective working relationships; Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation ; In utilities network construction operations ; Understand how to establish and maintain effective working relationships in utilities network construction; Prepare, segregate and protect the work site ; Prepare resources for site works Use and communicate data and information
• Resolve problems which could arise from preparing the site and resource requirements ; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations ; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of installing equipment for safe working on site ; Locate supply apparatus; Maintain the safety and integrity of supply apparatus; Use and communicate data and information ; Resolve problems which could arise from work on the highway
• Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the different types of utility apparatus; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of equipment and techniques used for locating supply apparatus; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of roles, responsibilities and communication requirements for locating utilities apparatus
• Excavate on site to requirements ; Maintain the integrity of the excavation ; Use and communicate data and information ; Resolve problems which could arise from excavation Work ; Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operation ; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how excavation work must be carried out to comply with legal and industry requirements
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of excavating in a variety of situations using different techniques and equipment ; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the tools and equipment used in the course of excavation activities ; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of responsibilities to others during excavation work ; Prepare powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable use
• Run and operate powered tools and equipment ; Shut down and carry out post-stop checks on powered tools and equipment; Use and communicate data and information; Resolve problems which arise from operating powered tools and equipment ; Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations ;Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of working with powered tools and equipment
• Be able to make joints using electrofusion jointing Techniques ; Be able to use and communicate data and Information; Be able to resolve problems that arise during jointing work ; Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities network construction operations ; Understand jointing materials by electrofusion processes on Utilities Network Construction
• Be able to make joints using butt fusion techniques; Be able to use and communicate data and Information ; Be able to resolve problems which arise from jointing materials; Know Health and Safety guidance and legislation in utilities network construction operations ; Understand jointing materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction, up to 180mm diameter
• Maintain the health and safety of themselves and others ; Maintain the safety and security of plant, equipment and the working environment ; Respond to emergencies ; Use and communicate data and information ; Resolve problems which could affect health and Safety ; Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations ; Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, regulations, procedures and company policies relating to health and safety
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and application of risk assessment ; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of maintaining the safety and security of plant, equipment and the working environment ;Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of roles and responsibilities in maintaining safety ; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the use and storage of information
• Joint materials by assembling; Use and communicate data and information ; Resolve problems which arise when performing jointing activities ; Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of jointing materials by mechanical means ; Interpret technical information for installing water mains; Select water main components and resources for installation of the system Install components of the water main
• Use and communicate data and information; Resolve problems that arise from technical information and installation work ; Demonstrate general knowledge and understanding for utilities network construction operations ; Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of installing water mains
• This qualification is regulated by OFQUAL
• This qualification is regulated by qualifications Wales
• This qualification is regulated by CCEA in Northern Ireland
• This qualification is regulated by SQA in SCOTLAND