Assessor Resource

UEGNSG307A
Perform routine maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities and equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


3)

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)

This Competency Standard Unit covers the performance of minor maintenance of pipelines, facilities and associated equipment. This competency standard includes using equipment, tools and testing devices; identifying the types of faults; completing the appropriate documentation and reports in accordance with requirements.

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Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit(s)

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 Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of the 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 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 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/materials/procedures/
workplaces/other variables

Group No

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

Item List

A

All

Relevant knowledge of AS 1697

Relevant knowledge of AS 2885

Relevant knowledge of AS 2865

Interpret technical drawings and symbols.

Documentation (permits, schedules)

Risk assessment implemented

Implementation of Safety Procedures

Able to communicate instructions/schedules

Approvals from authorities

Emergency Response procedures

Environmental Code of Practice applied

Communicate with other authorities and Stakeholders

B

At Least 2

Basic knowledge of:

Steel pipeline coating repair

Steel pipeline coating testing

Steel field joint coating

C

All

Purging a pipeline:

Purging Procedures

Relevant compliance with AS 2885

Operation of Gas Detector

Isolating, venting and purging gas pipeline systems

Communication with authorities

Related environmental issues

D

At Least 2

Basic knowledge only:

City Gate operation.

Line Valve operation

Pressure control procedure

E

All

Basic understanding only:

Trenching

Shoring

F

All

Basic understanding only:

Pipeline Cathodic Protection.

Relevant electrical safety.

G

All

Re-commission pipeline.

Pressure control procedure

All testing of repairs checked/completed

Pressure is according to specifications

H

All

Final Inspections are carried out

Site rehabilitation/reinstatement carried out

Drawings/plans updated

Reports completed

Sign Off Procedures carried out

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

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 to the resources listed above, in Context of and specific resources for assessment, evidence should show demonstrated competency in performing routine maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities and equipment.

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 Competency Standard 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 Competency Standard 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

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.

UEGNSG302A

Maintain pipeline easements

UEGNSG303A

Ground transmission pipeline surveillance

UEGNSG308A

Identify, evaluate and control threats to transmission pipelines

UEGNSG309A

First on site emergency response

UEGNSG310A

Supervise and monitor contract staff

UEGNSG311A

Site control of third party works in the vicinity of a transmission pipeline

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:

3

1.8; 3.2

How can information be collected, analysed and organised?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2

1.1; 1.5

How are activities planned and organised?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2

1.10; 2.8

How is team work used within this competency?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1

1.9; 1.11

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:

2

2.8; 2.9

How is use of technology applied?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2

3.4

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:

2.8; 2.9

3

Reflecting on the outcome and process of work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

3.4; 3.6

4

Interacting and understanding of the context of the work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1.4; 1.9; 3.6

5

Planning and organising the meaningful work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1.4; 1.5; 1.7; 1.9

6

Performing the work task in non-routine or contingent situations

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2.8


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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6) 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 performing routine maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities and equipment. 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 3.3.22

Plan and prepare for low, medium and secondary pipeline inspection and testing procedures (above 1050kPa)

G 3.3.23

Secure facilities/equipment prior to inspection and testing of low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa)

G 3.3.24

Inspect and test low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa) in accordance with procedures, OHS and environmental requirements

G 3.2.25

Correctly diagnose and assess faults of low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa)

G 3.2.26

Plan and prepare for high pressure pipeline inspection and testing procedures

G 3.2.27

Secure facilities/equipment prior to inspection and testing of high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment

G 3.2.28

Inspect and test high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment in accordance with procedures, OHS and environmental requirements

G 3.2.29

Correctly diagnose and assess faults of high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment

G 3.3.30

Plan and prepare for routine maintenance on low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa)

G 3.3.31

Secure work area prior to maintenance of low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa)

G 3.3.32

Perform routine maintenance on low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa)

G 3.3.33

Notify completion of work on low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa)

G 3.3.34

Plan and prepare for routine maintenance of high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment

G 3.3.35

Secure work area and equipment prior to repair

G 3.3.36

Perform routine maintenance on high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment

G 3.3.37

Notify completion of work on high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment

7) 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 Competency Standard Unit shall/may be demonstrated in relation to perform routine maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities and equipment.

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:

Equipment (3)

Tools, equipment and testing devices (3)

Types of faults (3)

Documentation (3)

Reports (3)

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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
Work schedule 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 the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites 
OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the performing of routine maintenance of pipeline, facilities and equipment are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated 
Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures 
Risk control measures for identified hazards are prioritised, implemented and monitored against the work schedule 
The facilities/equipment are made safe by ensuring it is safely isolated, depressurised, tagged and locked out and a permit to work is obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and established procedures 
Resources including appropriately licensed persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in working order 
Relevant persons at worksite are confirmed to be current in First Aid and other related work procedures according to requirements 
Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work 
Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures 
Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures 
Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements 
OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards 
Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, excavations, trenches, or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed and currency according to requirements confirmed 
Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are applied to the performing of routine maintenance of pipeline, facilities and equipment to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements 
Routine maintenance of distribution facilities and equipment is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to established procedures 
Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures 
Unplanned events in the performing of routine maintenance of transmission pipeline, facilities and equipment is undertaken with the scope of established procedures 
Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills 
Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures 
Work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements, anomalies are reported in accordance with established procedures 
Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and established procedures where applicable 
Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures 
Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures 
Relevant work permit(s) are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements 
Work completion records, reports as installed, modified, drawings, documentation and information are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified 

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