Assessor Resource

UEGNSG001A
Working safely near gas pipelines and other gas infrastructure

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


3)

This Competency Standard Unit is intended to augment formally acquired competencies. It is also suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training.

1) Scope

This Competency Standard Unit covers undertaking safe work near Gas Industry pipelines and other infrastructure. It encompasses the identification of the relevant enterprise requirements and any additional Commonwealth, State/Territory or Local Government legislation and or regulatory requirements. It includes the identification of gas infrastructure together with the implementation and adherence to established procedures. It also encompasses the completion of the initial job safety documentation.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

2)

Competencies

2.1)

Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed:

Nil


Employability Skills

Refer to the Evidence Guide




Evidence Required

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.

8) The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and, performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment

8.1)

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry's preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with Industry and, Regulatory policy in this regard.

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.

The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Hence, sources of evidence need to be 'rich' in nature so as to minimise error in judgment.

Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its 'richness'. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practiced. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

8.2) Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met.

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the 'Assessment Guidelines UEG06'. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of performance criteria demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit to such an extent that the learner's performance outcome is reported in accordance with the preferred approach; namely a percentile graded result, where required by the regulated environment

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrate performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:

Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace

Group No

The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated

Item List

A

At least 4

Use Dial Before You Dig service or its equivalent

Prepare job hazard analyses

Identify authorised personnel

Identify purpose of established procedures for working safely near gas pipelines and/or gas infrastructure

B

All

Traffic control management

Respond to emergency

Identify site controller duties

C

All

Communicate in a team environment

Read and interpret workplace documents

Apply basic planning skills

D

At least one occasion

Deal with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment

8.3)

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this Competency Standard Unit

Appropriate environmental regulation and work practices

Appropriate organisational requirements

Appropriate work environment, equipment and tools

In addition, evidence should show demonstrated competency in working safely near gas pipelines and other gas infrastructure.

Assessment of this competency must also be undertaken in either an actual workplace or under a simulated work environment. Assessment must also integrate the Key Competencies.

Method of assessment

8.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods set out in Volume 1, Part 3 'Assessment Guidelines'.

Note: Competent performance includes safe working practices. This requires that the essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

8.5)

There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit, however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied Competency Standard Units where listed.

Key Competencies

8.6)

Evidence that particular key competencies have been achieved within this Competency Standard Unit is in the context of the following performance criteria of evidence. See Volume 2, Part 4 for an explanation of Key Competencies and levels of this Training Package.

Key Competencies

Example of Application

Performance Level

How are ideas and information communicated within this competency?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1

1.4; 2.4; 3.4

How can information be collected, analysed and organised?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1

1.5; 2.3; 3.1; 3.2; 3.5

How are activities planned and organised?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1

1.2

How is team work used within this competency?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1

1.2; 1.4

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

N/A

How are problem solving skills applied?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

N/A

How is use of technology applied?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

N/A

Skills Enabling Employment

8.7)

Evidence that competency in this unit incorporates skills enabling employment is in the context of the following performance. See Volume 2, Part 5 for definitions and an explanation of skills enabling employment.

Skills for Employment

Example of Application

1

Developing and using skills within a real workplace

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

All

2

Learning to learn in the workplace

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1.1; 1.5

3

Reflecting on the outcome and process of work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

3.1; 3.4

4

Interacting and understanding of the context of the work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1.2; 2.3; 2.6

5

Planning and organising the meaningful work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1.4; 1.5

6

Performing the work task in non-routine or contingent situations

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2.4; 2.5


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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6) This describes the Essential Skills and Knowledge (EKAS) and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of working safely near gas pipelines and other gas infrastructure. The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills (EKAS) required is given in Volume 2 - Part 2.2 EKAS. It forms an integral part of this unit.

G 1.1.3

Overview of workings in the utilities industries

G 2.1.2

Identify roles of statutory authorities

G 2.1.4

Apply relevant OHS regulations, policies and procedures

G 2.1.9

Respond to emergency and accident situations

G 2.1.14

Read and interpret workplace documents

G 2.1.15

Complete routine workplace forms, memos and reports

G 2.1.16

Identify requirements of work activity

G 2.1.21

Problem solving

7) This relates to the unit of competency as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This Competency Standard Unit shall/may be demonstrated in relation to:

undertaking safe work near Gas Industry pipelines and other infrastructure

the identification of the relevant enterprise requirements and any additional Commonwealth, State/Territory or Local Government legislation and or regulatory requirements

the identification of gas infrastructure together with the implementation and adherence to established procedures

the completion of the initial job safety documentation.

The following constants and variables included in the Element/Performance Criteria in this unit are fully described in the Definitions Section of this volume and form an integral part of the Range Statement of this unit:

Legislation (2)

Safety equipment (2)

Emergency and hazardous work situations (2)

Established procedures and requirements

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Works schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material lists are received, analysed and confirmed, if necessary, by site inspection 
Relevant requirements and established procedures for working safely near gas industry pipelines and/or infrastructure is communicated to all personnel and identified for all work sites 
OHS policies and procedures related to requirements and established procedures for working safely near gas industry pipelines and/or infrastructure are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work to be performed 
Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures 
Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear according to established procedures. 
Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and/or established procedures 
Liaison and communication issues with other/authorised personnel, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved to carry out work where necessary. 
Personnel participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors, are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures 
OHS and Sustainable Energy principles and practices to reduce incidents and hazards and minimise waste are monitored and followed in accordance with requirements and/or established procedures 
Apply essential knowledge and associated skills in the working safely near gas pipelines and/or infrastructure to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and, to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements 
Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures. 
Unplanned events in working safely near gas pipelines and/or infrastructure are undertaken within the scope of established procedures 
Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired essential knowledge and associated skills 
On going checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with instructions and established procedures 
Work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies are reported in accordance with established procedures 
Accidents and/or injuries are reported in accordance with requirements/established procedures, where applicable. 
Relevant work permit(s) are signed off and, plant and equipment are checked, returned to service/stored appropriately, in accordance with requirements and established procedures. 
Works completion records, reports, as installed /modified drawing and/or documentation and information are finalised and processed and appropriate personnel notified 

Forms

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