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 project specification documents | 1.1 | Analyse the proposed project to establish contract specifications |
| 1.2 | Facilitate a documented hazard and risk assessment on the proposed project, identifying all potential hazards and risks |
| 1.3 | Draft specification documents stating the required work activity and health, safety and environmental requirements |
| 1.4 | Seek tenders for the specified works, review according to the relevant company procedure and appoint a winning tenderer |
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2 | Prepare project schedule and documentation | 2.1 | Draft a project schedule to establish project timeframe, work activities and procurement of materials |
| 2.2 | Apply the job safety analysis (JSA) process to specific project activities reflecting any health, safety and environmental (HSE) issues identified in the project risk and hazard assessment |
| 2.3 | Write procedures and work instructions for project work activities from the outcome of the JSA process |
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3 | Facilitate induction training for project | 3.1 | Discuss company/site-specific procedures and HSE requirements with contractors/employees carrying out the specified works |
| 3.2 | Review all persons who are inducted to ensure they understand the company/site procedures and HSE requirements |
| 3.3 | Inspect all equipment and machinery utilised to carry out the works to ensure these comply with company/site requirements |
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4 | Monitor progress of project | 4.1 | Purchase materials required for fabrication and installation on the project and inspect to ensure all items meet project specifications |
| 4.2 | Monitor project works to ensure activities are carried out to project specification and minimal impact occurs on existing operations and environment |
| 4.3 | Issue permits to work where project activities impact on existing pipeline operations |
| 4.4 | Amend and/or modify original specifications and communicate to all parties involved according to the relevant company procedure |
| 4.5 | Produce project reports updating project schedule progress, activities and HSE issues, and discuss with all parties involved. |
| 4.6 | Draft operations manuals and compile vendor data manuals to assist in the operation of the equipment/facility after project completion |
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5 | Complete and commission project | 5.1 | Commission the project to ensure all work carried out meets project specifications and operational requirements |
| 5.2 | Restore the project site to meet environmental, heritage and operational requirements |
| 5.3 | Cancel permits to work and sign-off at completion of works |
| 5.4 | Check all documentation, records and drawings pertaining to the project, verify for accuracy and hand over to the relevant operational department |
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:
interpret information from a range of sources to determine project specifications, including scope of health, safety and environmental (HSE) requirements, schedules and resource requirements
coordinate and monitor project activities
identify hazards and risks and apply risk control procedures
convey information relevant to the operation clearly and effectively to contractors, employees and other stakeholders
complete written and/or electronic documentation for the project, including:
budget updates
project schedule progress report
materials and spares listings
safety statistics report
hazard and incident reports
procedures/work instructions
interpret plans and drawings.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
architecture of pipeline systems and facilities
pipeline operations knowledge
pipeline system operating parameters
quality assurance systems and plans
emergency response plans and procedures
preparation and submission of safety cases
pipeline licenses
environmental statutes and standards
project contract and budget management techniques
regulatory framework
organisation procedures, including those covering:
safety, emergency and hazard control
policy/procedure development
permit system
procurement
project management
duty of care obligations
hierarchy of control.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.
A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace. Where this is not possible or practical, assessment must occur using 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.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence 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.