Trace the route of water pipes and locate surface fittings and street furniture

1. select tracing techniques and equipment that are appropriate to the type of water pipe being traced 2. confirm the condition of tracing equipment in accordance with organisational requirements 3. use reliable information to identify the location of cables, petroleum lines and gas pipelines to prevent safety problems during pipe tracing activities 4. collate information from records, surface evidence and tracing techniques to form an accurate prediction of the position of water pipes, surface fittings and any street furniture 5. trace water pipes over the required distance to within specified limits in accordance with organisational requirements 6. mark positions of water pipes, surface fittings and street furniture on work sites in accordance with organisational requirements 7. record and report deviations in positions of waters pipes, surface fittings and street furniture to relevant people in accordance with organisational requirements 8. follow safe working and hygiene processes in accordance with approved procedures and practices at all times

1. regulations, company procedures, specifications and processes relating to health, safety, environment, emergencies and hygiene  2. tracing techniques and when it is appropriate to use them including visual, electronic (induction, connection and radio) and measurement  3. implications of tracing activities on water quality 4. tracing equipment used for different techniques and their limitations 5. how to select appropriate functions on tracing equipment 6. how to check and use tracing equipment 7. the importance of locating cables, petroleum lines and gas pipelines 8. how to interpret non-conventional markings including marker posts  9. how to access current plans and records 10. how to interpret records, plans and surface evidence of route of mains 11. procedures to be used when tracing pipes and locating surface fittings and street furniture 12. procedures for marking the route of mains 13. specified limits for tracing water pipes 14. organisational reporting requirements