NPORS Cable Avoidance Tools (N304)

Demonstrate a basic understanding of the industry and their roles and responsibilities

Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant regulations, standards and legislation

Identify services on plans for water, gas, electricity and telecommunications

Survey a site for visual indications of services being present

Point out on the ground where services are, in relation to the plans

Identify damage to samples of different types of underground apparatus

Demonstrate an understanding of the risks and implications of damaged underground apparatus  Conduct all pre-operation checks

Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area

Correctly use the equipment to scan an area for underground apparatus and record the findings  Mark the site clearly to show the location of underground apparatus

Correctly clean equipment, remove the battery pack and stow away.