Restore sewerage network to an appropriate condition

Overview

This Standard is about restoring the function of the sewerage network either on a planned basis or in response to notification of a malfunction of the system.  It includes identifying the work to be carried out, carrying out the maintenance with the right method and tools and verifying and testing the restored sewerage network.  Maintenance activities could include activities such as making repairs or water-jetting.

This Standard is aimed at anyone who restores sewerage networks to an appropriate condition.

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:

  1. identify the position of sewerage networks requiring remedial action in accordance with approved procedures and practices
  2. select an appropriate water supply in accordance with approved procedures and practices
  3. establish remedial action requirements in accordance with relevant technical procedures
  4. select information, plant, tools and equipment that are appropriate for remedial action
  5. notify individuals and organisations affected by remedial action in accordance with relevant company procedures
  6. report problems outside the scope of the job holder in accordance with relevant company procedures
  7. identify and report external factors which prevent the job being carried out when required to appropriate people
  8. identify the risks associated with confined spaces, and the associated control measures
  9. prepare tools and equipment in accordance with approved procedures and practices, reporting any defects and deficiencies to appropriate people
  10. carry out work activities in accordance with approved procedures and practices at all times
  11. dispose of waste materials in accordance with approved procedures and practices
  12. verify and test maintained sewerage network in accordance with approved procedures and practices
  13. record and report work activities and outcomes in accordance with relevant company procedures
  14. identify faults and damage outside the scope of your job
  15. report faults and damage in accordance with relevant company procedures
  16. recommend possible temporary arrangements to protect the operation and condition of sewers and ancillaries, properties and the environment in accordance with approved procedures and practices
  17. ensure records of faults and damage are accurate and legible, and are reported in accordance with relevant company procedures
  18. ensure work activities conform with approved procedures and practices at all times

Knowledge & Understanding

You need to know and understand:
  1. the risks associated with confined spaces and the associated procedures
  2. sources of information relevant to the activity and how to interpret it
  3. the correct procedures for obtaining and using a water supply
  4. how to distinguish between public and private sewers
  5. materials, tools and equipment requirements for remedial action
  6. the most suitable choice of materials and equipment given the nature of the work activity, and its potential impact on the environment
  7. alternative methods of remedial action
  8. the likely impact of work activities on others
  9. potential hazards associated with sewage including trade effluents, uncontrolled discharges into the system, and other hazardous objects
  10. dangers from vermin and the associated control measures
  11. the risks associated with confined spaces and the associated control measures
  12. alternative methods for remedial action
  13. the risks associated with manual handling and the appropriate control measures
  14. reporting procedures for defects to tools and equipment
  15. implications of inadequate remedial action
  16. problems that may be encountered during remedial action and ways in which they can be mitigated
  17. responsibilities for health and safety
  18. procedures for disposal of waste materials
  19. the types of sewerage systems and flow variations
  20. how to identify faults and damage
  21. recording and reporting procedures
  22. types of temporary arrangements and methods of procurement
  23. effects of influents on sewer condition
  24. implications of flooding and pollution