Water National Occupational Standards and Multi Utility Consultation

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Water Network Construction Operations

1. Carry out network construction operations

• 1.1 Carry out operational planning for network construction operations
• 1.2 Use information to take effective decisions*
• 1.3 Schedule work activities for installation, repair and maintenance of water networks
• 1.4 Supervise network construction operations across multiple sites
• 1.5 Monitor work activities for network construction operations
• 1.6 Contribute to controlling work quantities and costs*
• 1.7 Locate and avoid supply apparatus for utilities network construction
• 1.8 Determine site and resource requirements for utilities network construction
• 1.9 Monitor safety for site staff, the public and vehicles
• 1.10 Operate signing, lighting and guarding for highway works
• 1.11 Excavate and maintain holes and trenches for utilities network construction
• 1.12 Prepare to reinstate excavations and pavement surfaces
• 1.13 Reinstate excavation and pavement surfaces
• 1.14 Operate powered tools, equipment and small mobile plant for utilities network construction
• 1.15 Prepare work areas and materials for engineering activities
• 1.16 Assemble pipes and fittings for water network construction
• 1.17 Install engineering products or assets for water network construction
• 1.18 Restore water network components to operational condition
• 1.19 Joint materials by electro fusion processes on water networks
• 1.20 Joint materials by mechanical means on water networks
• 1.21 Joint materials by butt fusion processes on water networks
• 1.22 Conduct specified testing of water network engineering products or assets
• 1.23 Control in-line water mains connections in agreement with water companies
• 1.24 Cleanse water mains
• 1.25 Disinfect water mains
• 1.26 Commission and decommission networks
• 1.27 Commission and decommission networks

2. Maintain health, safety and the environment

• 2.1 Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of a workplace*
• 2.2 Maintain a safe and secure working environment in utilities network construction
• 2.3 Manage the environmental impact of your work*

3. Work with others

• 3.4 Communicate with customers in the utilities sector
• 3.1 Develop and sustain productive working relationships with colleagues*
• 3.2 Support individuals learning and development*
• 3.3 Coach individuals*

4. Manage self

• 4.1 Work in an efficient and effective way in the utilities sector