Supervise and implement plans for the installation of land drainage systems

1. how to identify hazards and assess risks when supervising and implementing plans for the installation of land drainage systems

2. the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the activity

3. how to select, prepare, use and maintain the required tools, equipment and machinery safely and correctly
4. the importance of inspecting, assessing and reporting on the condition of the site prior to installing land drainage systems
5. the importance of maintaining communication with those involved in, or affected be, your work and how this should be done
6. the principles and methods relating to the choice and operation of machinery for installing land drainage systems
7. the importance of drainage systems working correctly and efficiently
8. the principles of drainage design
9. the principles and calculations relating to drainage specifications
10. why it is important to keep working areas clean and tidy
11. how to handle, transport and dispose of waste in accordance with relevant legal and organisational requirements
12. why it is important to complete work to the agreed schedule
13. the records which need to be completed and retained and why
14. what risks to the public and operators may be present during the installation of land drainage systems and how to minimise them
15. the relevant legal requirements controlling the disposal of waste and excess materials
16. the importance of following relevant environmental and ecological best practice to help minimise the impact of your work on the environment
17. your responsibilities under relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, codes of practice and organisational policies

Instructions – verbal or written

Specification – drawings, schedules, method statements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manufacturers' guidelines, organisational policies