UEGNSG213A - Construct, lay and connect a residential single point gas distribution service to a metal main assessment tool

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UEGNSG213A
Construct, lay and connect a residential single point gas distribution service to a metal main

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Issue Date: April 2024

This competency standard shall apply to any basic and safe work site where Gas Industry operations occur. It could also apply, where applicable to other workplaces in the electricity supply industry (transmission and distribution and generation), the electrotechnology industry and the water industry, subject to all Occupational Health and Safety and duty of care requirements being met for the workplace.

1) Scope:

1.1) Descriptor

This competency standard unit covers appropriate excavation bed preparation and the construction and laying of residential single point service and connection to a metal main. This includes the use of relevant tools and equipment, working safely using standard operating procedures, complying with relevant legislative requirements and completing necessary documentation. This competency standard unit excludes any steel welding.

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Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit(s)

Competencies

4.1)

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

UEENEE101A

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UEGNSG102B

Carry out work activities in a utilities industry work environment

UEGNSG104B

Comply with environmental policies and procedures

UEGNSG105B

Establish the work site

UEGNSG212A

Construct, lay and connect a residential single point gas distribution service to a plastic main

UEGNSG215A

Conduct excavations in the gas industry

Literacy and numeracy skills

4.2)

Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 ‘Literacy and Numeracy’

Reading

Writing

Numeracy

Employability Skills

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.

9) The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this 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	9.1)
	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 practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	9.2)
	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 — UEG11’. 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:
	Complete Groups A & B, Complete at least one from Group from C & D, Complete Groups E, F, G, H, I.

Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace
Group No	The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated	Item List
A	All	Complete risk assessment/JSA Interpret technical drawings and symbols Isolate, vent and purge gas services Operation of gas detector Emergency response procedures
B	All	Practical application of AS4645.3 ‘gas distribution networks plastics pipe systems’
C	At least 3	Nylon (Polyamide) pipeline laying techniques Nylon gluing Connection of Nylon to other materials UPVC pipeline laying techniques UPVC solvent cemented joints UPVC moulded joints UPVC compression couplings or flanges Connection of UPVC to other materials Connection of copper to other materials Silver brazing Copper bending
D	At least 4	PE pipeline laying techniques PE Electrofusion PE Butt Fusion Compression couplings or flanges Connection of PE to other materials
E	At least 2	Steel pipeline coating repair Steel pipeline coating testing Steel field joint coating
F	At least 3	Connection of steel to other materials Sleave application Clamp application Working knowledge of AS1697 ‘Installation and maintenance of steel pipe systems for gas’
G	All	Work utilising relevant OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures Working knowledge of AS2865 relevant confined compliance code
H	All	Install services in accordance with procedures and with minimum impact on landscaping Connect and test services
I	At least one occasion	Deal with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment	9.3)
	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 Unit.
	Appropriate environmental regulation and work practices.
	Appropriate organisational requirements.
	Appropriate work environment, equipment and tools.
	In addition to the resources listed above, in Context of and specific resources for assessment, evidence should show demonstrated competency in constructing and laying a distribution gas service to a metal main.
	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	9.4)
	This Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1 Part 3 ‘Assessment Guidelines’.
	Note: Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this Unit applies. This requires that the specified 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 Associated Skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units	9.5)
	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 Units where listed.
	UEGNSG102B	Carry out work activities in a utilities industry work environment
	UEENEEE101A	Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
	UEGNSG104B	Comply with environmental policies and procedures
	UEGNSG105B	Establish the work site
	UEGNSG215A	Conduct excavations in the gas industry
	UEGNSG212A	Construct, lay and connect a residential single point gas distribution service to a plastic main

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices for carrying out work activities in a utilities industry work environment.

KS01-G213A	Residential single point gas distribution service to a metal main
	G 2.2.12	Identify nylon or PVC pipeline, fittings and accessories Evidence shall show an ability to identify the pipeline, fittings and accessories for nylon pipelines on a Gas Industry workplace, including: Characteristics of nylon or PVC pipeline, fittings and accessories Nylon or PVC pipe sizes, range of fitting and accessories. Situations in which a nylon or PVC pipeline is used Appropriate selection of transition fittings and adaptors to other materials Benefits of using a nylon or PVC pipeline Material cost versus Installation savings Differentiate nylon or PVC from other materials Awareness of solvent properties and benefits of current solvent over earlier versions Read and interpret MSDS applying appropriate measures
	G 2.2.13	Join nylon or PVC pipeline and fittings Evidence shall show an ability to join nylon or PVC pipes and fittings for a nylon or PVC pipeline on a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following: Selection and use of equipment, tools and materials required for joining nylon or PVC pipe, pipeline and fittings Demonstrate function and use of equipment, tools and materials Follow safety requirements and procedures for cutting and joining nylon or PVC pipe Undertake cutting and tapping procedures for nylon or PVC pipe using a variety of methods Pressure testing procedures Understand jointing requirements under various conditions, inclement weather etc Demonstrate procedures and safety requirements for joining nylon or PVC pipe to other pipelines
	G 2.2.15	Determine depth of nylon or PVC pipeline in ground Evidence shall show an ability to determine the depth at which a pipe should be inserted in the ground for a gas distribution pipeline in a Gas Industry workplace, specifically: Identify depth of cover required for nylon or PVC pipeline in various locations Identify obstacles affecting minimum depth of cover for pipeline Develop solutions for dealing with obstacles affecting the depth of cover including transitioning to other approved materials and applying protection.
	G 2.2.16	Install nylon or PVC pipe Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to install nylon or PVC on Gas Industry pipelines, including: Application of Australian Standards and Gas Industry standards for installing nylon or PVC pipeline Conditions for direct installation or insertion of pipeline Procedures for installing nylon or PVC pipeline, trace wire and marker tape Procedures for terminating nylon or PVC pipeline Understand the procedures for installation of nylon or PVC pipeline under various conditions Static Electricity in gas pipes
	G 2.2.17	Install PE pipeline, fittings and accessories Evidence shall show an ability to install polyethylene pipelines, fittings and accessories in a Gas Industry workplace, including an understanding of: Differentiate PE from other materials Situations in which a PE pipeline is used Advantages and disadvantages of using a PE pipeline Suppliers specifications Appropriate selection of transition fittings and adaptors to other materials Various couplings & service connection tees Characteristics of PE HP, MP and LP pipeline, fittings and accessories Dimensions for series 2 pipe - Gas (SDR) from AS/NZS 4130 PE pipe sizes, range of fitting and accessories eg differences between PE80 and PE100 Allowable pipe damage Static Electricity in gas PE pipes Procedures for installing (including insertion, drilling and open cut method) PE pipeline, trace wire and marker tape Read and interpret MSDS applying appropriate measures
	G 2.2.18	Join PE pipes and fittings Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to join PE pipes and fittings for Gas Industry pipelines, indicated by the following: Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Correct manual handling techniques Electrofusion safety requirements eg working in the rain Selection, purpose and use of equipment, tools and materials required for joining PE pipe, pipeline and fittings Pipe preparation Follow safety requirements and procedures for cutting and joining PE pipe Demonstrate function and use of equipment, tools and materials Butt Fusion equipment small & Large Saddle fusion equipment Electro fusion equipment Socket Fusion equipment Procedures for joining pipe of differing thickness Cooling time for moving pipe, tapping a saddle and pressure testing Identify the difference between a compliant and non-compliant joint Undertake cutting and tapping procedures for PE pipe using a variety of methods Pressure testing procedures Understand jointing procedures under various conditions, inclement weather and conditions Demonstrate procedures and safety requirements for joining PE pipe to other pipelines
	G 2.2.20	Identify cast iron pipe and fittings Evidence shall show an understanding of the knowledge required to install cast iron pipelines, fittings and accessories in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following: Characteristics of cast iron pipeline, pipe sizes Situations in which a cast iron pipeline is used Range of fittings and accessories for cast iron Cast iron lead & hemp joints and how they are constructed Appropriate selection of transition fittings and adaptors to other materials Advantages/disadvantages in using cast iron pipe Read and interpret MSDS applying appropriate measures
	G 2.2.21	Work with cast iron pipe and fittings Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to work with cast iron pipelines and fittings on a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following: Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Dangers of working with live gas Equipment, tools and materials required for working with cast iron pipelines Purpose and function or equipment, tools and materials Requirements of Australian Standards and gas industry standards for working with cast iron pipe and fittings Safety requirements and procedures for using equipment, tools and materials Procedures for joining cast iron pipeline to other pipeline
	G 2.2.23	Install steel pipeline, fittings and accessories Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to install steel pipelines, fittings and accessories in a Gas Industry workplace (distribution), indicated by the following: Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Dangers of working with live gas Safety considerations when working on steel such as bonding leads and voltage testers Characteristics of steel pipeline, fittings and accessories Benefits of using a steel pipeline Steel pipe sizes, range of fitting and accessories. Situations in which a steel pipeline is used in the distribution network Appropriate selection of transition fittings and adaptors to other materials Handling/Storage Cleaning internally Differentiate steel from other materials Corrosion mitigation Insulated joints Welding specifications Pressure testing Read and interpret MSDS applying appropriate measures Coating types and repair
	G 2.2.24	Work with steel pipeline and fittings Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to work with steel pipelines and fittings on a Gas Industry pipeline (distribution), indicated by the following: Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Dangers of working with live gas Requirements of Australian Standards and Gas Industry standards for working with steel pipe and fittings Equipment, tools and materials required for working with steel pipelines Purpose and function of equipment, tools and materials Pipe cutting methods Stop off equipment for steel Safety requirements and procedures for using equipment, tools and materials Coating types and repair
	G 2.2.26	Determine depth of steel pipeline in ground Evidence shall show an ability to undertake the measurement of the depth that the pipeline should be buried on a Gas Industry pipeline (distribution), indicated by the following: Depth of cover requirements - AS1697 Identify depth of cover required for steel pipeline in various locations Identify obstacles affecting minimum depth of cover for pipeline Develop solutions for dealing with obstacles affecting the depth of cover including transitioning to other approved materials and applying protection Trench widths Bedding requirements Support of steel pipe Backfilling requirements Reinstatement
	G 2.2.27	Identify copper pipeline, fittings and accessories (only required in jurisdictions that have copper services) Evidence shall show an understanding of the processes required to identify copper pipeline, fittings and accessories on a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following: Characteristics of copper pipeline, fittings and accessories Copper pipe sizes, range of fitting and accessories. Situations in which a copper pipeline is used Appropriate selection of transition fittings and adaptors to other materials Differentiate copper from other materials Read and interpret MSDS applying appropriate measures
	G 2.2.28	Bend and join copper pipeline and fittings (only required in jurisdictions that have copper services) Evidence shall show an ability to bend and join copper pipe and fittings for a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following: Equipment, tools and materials required for joining copper pipeline and fittings Purpose and function of equipment, tools and materials Safety requirements and procedures for cutting and joining copper pipeline including mechanical and soldered or welded joints Procedures for cutting and tapping copper pipeline Procedures for pressure testing a pipeline Procedures and safety requirements for joining copper pipeline to other pipeline Procedures for joining copper pipeline
	G 2.2.30	Determine depth of copper pipeline in ground (only required in jurisdictions that have copper services) Evidence shall show an ability to determine the appropriate depth that copper pipe should be laid in a trench for a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following: Depth of cover requirements - AS1697 Identify depth of cover required for copper pipeline in various locations Identify obstacles affecting minimum depth of cover for pipeline Develop solutions for dealing with obstacles affecting the depth of cover including transitioning to other approved materials and applying protection Trench widths Bedding requirements Support of copper pipe Backfilling requirements Reinstatement

10) This relates to the competency standard unit 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 Unit shall/may be demonstrated in relation to carrying out work activities in a utilities industry work environment.

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:

Services (2)

Appropriate persons (2)

Materials (2)

Tools and equipment (2)

Safe working procedures (2)

Legislative requirements (2)

Standards

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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
Instructions for the preparation of the work activity are received and confirmed to ensure clear understanding
OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are received and confirmed to ensure they are understood as to be applied in the carrying out of the work
Equipment, plant, tools and personal protective equipment needed to construct and lay gas services are identified, scheduled and checked to ensure they work correctly as intended and are safe to use in accordance with established procedures
Appropriate persons are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved
Resources and materials needed to construct and lay gas services are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with established procedures
Schedule of work including practices for working safely are confirmed in accordance with established procedures
OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices required for constructing and laying gas services are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
Schedule of work is followed to ensure work is completed in an agreed time, to a quality standard and with a minimum of waste
Operational knowledge for utilising correct and safe use of basic equipment and tools to perform work is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed time and to a quality standard with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures
Further instructions are sought from appropriate persons for unplanned events or conditions occurring
Excavation is prepared for laying of pipe according to appropriate standards and procedures
Construction and laying of gas services are conducted according to appropriate standards and procedures
Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with instructions and requirements
Final checks including appropriate tests are performed to ensure the quality of the work in relation to completing the construction and laying of services complies with established procedures and to requirements
Appropriate persons are notified of completion of the work
Equipment and tools and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
Work area is cleaned up and made safe and sustainable energy practices are followed
Appropriate documentation and records are updated in accordance with instructions and established procedures

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UEGNSG213A Construct, lay and connect a residential single point gas distribution service to a metal mainAssessment tool

Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024

Prerequisites

Employability Skills

Evidence Required

Submission Requirements

Assessment Tasks

Observation Checklist

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

UEGNSG213A - Construct, lay and connect a residential single point gas distribution service to a metal main

Assessment task 1: [title]

Assessment Record Sheet

UEGNSG213A - Construct, lay and connect a residential single point gas distribution service to a metal main

UEGNSG213A
Construct, lay and connect a residential single point gas distribution service to a metal main

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024