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EUS GNC009Operate Powered Tools and Equipment for Routineand Complex Applications on Gas NetworkConstruction

EUS GNC009Operate Powered Tools and Equipment for Routine and Complex Applications on Gas Network Construction 1

OverviewThis national occupational standard defines the competence involved in

operating powered tools and equipment for non routine and complex

applications. The standard identifies good practice that needs to be second

nature to the work operator, whether dealing with powered static equipment,

hand-operated powered tools or carrying out complex operations with powered

tools and equipment and designated items of small mobile plant.

This standard is for those responsible for managing field operations during gas

network construction activities. These activities will usually include the

leadership and direction of the members of a team and decision making

regarding the approach to take when undertaking the work.

This unit consists of five elements:

1 prepare powered tools and equipment for use in routine and complex

applications

2 run and operate powered tools and equipment

3 shut down and carry out post-stop checks on powered tools and

equipment

4 use and communicate data and information

5 resolve problems which arise from operating powered tools and

equipment

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EUS GNC009Operate Powered Tools and Equipment for Routine and Complex

Applications on Gas Network Construction


Performance

criteriaYou must be able to:

You must be able to:



Prepare powered tools and equipment for use in routine and complex

applications

P1 use work instructions and specifications to confirm the operationsrequiring the use of powered tools and equipment

P2 carry out a site specific risk assessment, and review in accordance withcompany procedures

P3 select and wear the designated PPEP4 carry out pre-start inspections out on the powered tools and equipmentP5 record any defects of the powered tools and equipment and do not use

until correctedP6 confirm powered tools and equipment is safe, correct and ready for use in

accordance with the work requirements

Run and operate powered tools and equipment

P7 carry out start and stop procedures to confirm functions are inaccordance with safe control and the manufacturers' operatinginstructions

P8 operate tools and equipment safety in accordance with specifications

Shut down and carry out post-stop checks on powered tools and

equipment

P9 stop powered tools and equipment safelyP10 carry out post-stop checks in accordance with organisational and

operational proceduresP11 leave powered tools and equipment safe and secure

Use and communicate data and information

P12 carry out all work to approved procedures and practices and incompliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

P13 carry out site-specific risk assessment, and review in accordance with

company procedures.P14 record- and report to the designated person - defects in tool and

equipment performanceP15 record - and report to the designated person - replacements which are

identifiedP16 check with designated personnel any circumstances where information

appears incorrectP17 use organisational information systems to record and store data and

information

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Resolve problems that arise from operating powered tools andequipment

P18 report to the designated person, any damage to tools and equipmentP19 refer problems and conditions outside the responsibility of the job role to a

designated person using approved procedures

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K20 manufacturers recommendations, operational and organisational post

stop maintenance checks on the powered tools and equipment after useK21 the need to report any spillage of fuels or lubricants, and the safeprevention of spread, in accordance with company policies

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Additional Information

Scope/range Approved procedures and practices environmental, statutory regulatory,emergency, operational, health and safety, organisational and company

procedures, and risk assessments

Powered tools and equipment - Hand-operated, mobile and static e.g.

compressor, generator, water pump, vibrating plate compactors, trench rollers,

pavement and road saws; pneumatic/hydraulic breakers, disc cutters

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Behaviours 1 recognises and acts when others need support

2 takes responsibility for resolving problems in own work area

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Developed by Energy & Utility Skills

Version number 1

Date approved [APPROVED]

Indicative reviewdate

[REVIEW]

Validity Current

Status Original

Originatingorganisation

Energy & Utility Skills

Original URN 019N GNO308

Relevantoccupations

Gas Team Leaders, Craftspersons and Technicians

Suite Gas Network Construction

Key words gas, network, gas network, powered tools, tools

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EUS GNC009