List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Prepare for work | 1.1 | Identify work requirements |
| 1.2 | Identify and control hazards |
| 1.3 | Coordinate with appropriate personnel |
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2 | Interpret civil drawings and data | 2.1 | Determine required civil works through the interpretation of reports and investigations |
| 2.2 | Access and interpret pipeline alignment drawings to determine area of excavation/civil activity |
| 2.3 | Liaise with appropriate authorities, third parties and/or company personnel |
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3 | Inspect machinery | 3.1 | Inspect equipment required to undertake civil works to ensure that it conforms to requirements |
| 3.2 | Determine most appropriate method of deploying equipment to site |
| 3.3 | Monitor equipment deployment to site and take action |
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4 | Prepare easement/ site for civil activities | 4.1 | Inspect site for the civil works prior to any work commencing |
| 4.2 | Ensure site is prepared |
| 4.3 | Apply knowledge of pipeline crossing design prior to excavation/ activity commencing |
| 4.4 | Ensure permits have been issued for the work |
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5 | Monitor easement/ site for civil activities | 5.1 | Monitor civil works and take action |
| 5.2 | Restore the work affected area on completion of civil works |
| 5.3 | Ensure issued permits have been closed |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:
prepare the site to ensure:
site layout is appropriate
lay down areas appropriate
site access is suitable
deploy equipment to meet requirements
check correct permits have been issued
monitor civil works, including:
pipeline integrity
adherence to permit to work and procedure requirements
adherence to required health, safety and environment (HSE) and legislative requirements for site/works
undertake hazard and risk control
determine the most likely cause of routine problems and take action to ensure a timely return to full performance
distinguish between causes of problems/alarm/fault indications, such as:
inappropriate work practices
visual evidence of a pipeline rupture
erosion and subsidence
equipment breakdowns
smell or sound of escaping pipeline contents
determine work specifications from procedures and diagrams
liaise and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including:
landowners
contractors
company personnel
regulators and other officials.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
legal obligations and standing of parties as it relates to access rights where civil works are conducted on easements that require access to private property
pipeline system and access routes
pipe locating equipment
the operation of gas detection equipment
use of safety signage/barricades and materials
the use of pipeline alignment drawings
regulatory framework
organisation procedures, including those covering:
safety, emergency and hazard control
work permit systems
communications
environmental management.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
must include monitoring of actual pipeline civil works, the use of an appropriate industrial item/s of equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start-up and shutdown procedures and responding to problems
may use industry-based simulation for part only of the unit where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
demonstration of skills
industry-based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition, the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they must assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed
being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work