Assessor Resource

UEGNSG320A
Establish right of way access for transmission pipeline construction

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


2)

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

Right of Way access preparation refers to the provision of access of operators to survey, clear, ditch, lower in, backfill and reinstate the pipeline easement. This competency refers to: Access preparation; Permits; Approval for construction; Stakeholder approvals; Verification and identification of 3rd party assets; Environmental and cultural heritage controls.

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Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit(s)

4)

Competencies

4.1)

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

Nil

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

3

Writing

3

Numeracy

3


Employability Skills

5)

This unit contains Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.




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 work performance 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

Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills

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

All

OHS, environmental and cultural legislative and regulatory requirements.

Interpret survey set out.

Follow third party procedures for verification and identification of assets to ensure their preservation.

Abiding by restrictions of the Right of Way and access.

Erosion control processes.

Choose and operate appropriate plant for ground conditions (separation of top soil, sub soils etc).

B

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 maintaining pipeline easements.

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

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.

UEGNSG125A

Carry out transmission pipeline construction work activities

UEGNSG127A

Comply with transmission pipeline construction environmental and cultural policies and procedures

UEGNSG128A

Establish a transmission pipeline construction work site


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 using of equipment and tools to perform work in a transmission pipeline construction industry work environment.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

KS01-G320A

Right of way access for transmission pipeline construction

G 2.3.16

Transmission pipeline construction OHS, environmental and cultural legislative and regulatory requirements

Evidence shall show an understanding of the practical work requirements embedded in the OHS, Environmental and Cultural Legislation and Regulations.

For OHS:

Complete Risk Assessment forms such as Work Permits and JHA’s, JSA’s, JSEA’s, SWM’s etc Hazard Identification

Manual handling

Basic First Aid

MSDS

Understanding how to apply control measures

Emergency Response

Signage

Licenses and tickets

Working at heights

Awareness of confined spaces

For Environmental:

Weed mitigation

Erosion control

Emission laws

Quarantine laws

Licenses

Permits

For Cultural and Heritage Awareness:

Cultural and heritage awareness tagging

Understanding the role of the cultural monitor

Uncovering of cultural/heritage artefacts

Understanding heritage and cultural issues

Understanding legislative and regulatory requirement applicable in working situations

G 2.3.17

Knowledge of right of way set out and ditch line

Evidence shall show an understanding of translation of survey techniques into the right of way environment such as:

Survey markers and off set markers, their meaning and relevant work applications.

G 2.3.18

Effective communication with third party asset owners in exposing, surveying and reinstating their assets safely

Evidence shall show an understanding of how to effectively communicate with third party asset owners about:

exposing, surveying and re-instating their assets safely and effectively

G 2.3.19

Knowledge of pipeline protective systems including bedding and padding materials

Evidence shall show an understanding of the methods of protecting the pipeline from third party interaction:

use of marker tape, bedding materials, marker post signage.

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 be demonstrated in relation to maintaining pipeline easements

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:

Access preparation

Permit to Work

Permit to Access Land

Approval for construction

Stake holder approvals

Verification and identification of third party assets

Environmental and cultural heritage controls

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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 instructions are received and confirmed. 
Topographical and geographical maps are confirmed with authorised person to follow the selected pipeline route and the work schedule is checked for a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures. 
OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed. 
Discussion occurs with all persons to establish and confirm work schedule. 
Suggestions to assist with construction of Right Of Way for easements are made to others involved in the work. 
Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored, according to established procedures. 
Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit are received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons. 
Resources including equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are obtained and in working order according to established procedures. 
Relevant responsibilities associated with first aid and other related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures are followed in the instance of an incident. 
Third party issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry and community standards. 
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 in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements confirmed to eliminate the prospects of incidents. 
Work area is cordoned off and made safe for the construction of pipeline easements in accordance with given instructions and established procedures. 
Access for the construction of a pipeline easement is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures. 
Operational knowledge as applied to potential hazards and safety risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures. 
Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures. 
Remedial action associated with the access for pipeline construction is dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met 
Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures. 
Accidents and incidents are actioned and reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures 
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 
Appropriate persons are notified of work completion according to established procedures 
Work completion records, report forms and data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures 

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