| 1 | Be able to work in close proximity to underground utilities | 1.1 | Assess site in relation to instructions |
| 1.2 | Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment |
| 1.3 | Follow guidance for the routing of cabling or utilities |
| 1.4 | Ensure that excavation adjacent to street/urban trees is carried out with due regard to future tree health and vigour |
| 1.5 | Prune the roots of trees in accordance with current industry best practice |
| 1.6 | Ensure that trenches are reinstated using suitable backfill taking into account the proximity of utilities and trees |
| 1.7 | Ensure that signage and traffic control measures are located and positioned in accordance with legislation and functioning correctly |
| 2 | Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage | 2.1 | Work in a way which maintains health and safety and is consistent with relevant legislation, codes of practice and any additional requirements |
| 2.2 | Carry out work in a manner which minimises environmental damage |
| 2.3 | Dispose/deal with of waste safely and correctly |
| 3 | Be able to select, use and maintain relevant equipment | 3.1 | Use equipment according to relevant legislation and manufacturer’s instructions swop |
| 3.2 | Prepare, maintain store and transport equipment in a safe and effective working condition |
| 4 | Know how to work in close proximity to underground utilities | 4.1 | Describe how to identify hazards and comply with the control measures of risk assessments |
| 4.2 | List emergency planning and procedures |
| 4.3 | Describe how to identify the location of underground services. |
| 4.4 | Describe the legal requirements for traffic management and excavation on highways |
| 4.5 | Describe the level of risk to trees posed by work on utilities |
| 4.6 | Describe the risks to personnel posed by work in proximity to utilities |
| 4.7 | Describe the importance of maximum root retention and careful backfilling |
| 4.8 | Describetechniques that avoid and/or minimise impacts to trees from the installation of services |
| 4.9 | State the likely impact of proposed work on trees |
| 5 | Know relevant health and safety legislation and environmental good practice | 5.1 | Outline the current health and safety legislation, codes of practice and any additional requirements |
| 5.2 | Describe how environmental damage can be minimised |
| 5.3 | Describe the correct methods for disposing of waste. |
| 6 | Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them | 6.1 | Describe the equipment which will be required for the activity and the methods of maintaining the equipment. |
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