Assessor Resource

UEGNSG350A
First response to a gas facility event

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


2)

This competency standard shall apply to gas facilities, subject to all Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) /Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and duty of care requirements being met for the workplace.

This unit is intended as an AQF 3 competency for new and existing workers in the gas industry. It is suitable for employment-based programs under an approved contract of training.

1) Scope:

1.1) Descriptor

This unit covers the first response to an unplanned gas facility event, assessing the situation and taking appropriate action as directed in accordance with relevant legislation, code, regulations and established procedures.

It encompasses r managing the site response with the following priorities: protect human life, reduce trauma, maintain systems safety, ensure system supply, protect the environment and protect property.

The unit is applied against the procedures found under the latest edition of Australian and New Zealand Standard AS 2885.3. Facilities could include metering, compressors, valves, regulators, heaters, scraper, telemetry and odourisation.

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

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:

UEGNSG005A

Prepare to work in the gas industry

UEGNSG132A

Carry out basic work activities in a gas industry work environment

UEGNSG134A

Establish a utilities infrastructure work site

UEGNSG140A

Apply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry

UEGNSG141A

Apply Workplace Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the gas industry

HLTFA003

Perform first aid

CPPFES2005A

Demonstrate first attack fire fighting equipment

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

4

Writing

4

Numeracy

4

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

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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 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 — 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 required knowledge and 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 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.

Carrying out first response on a gas facility in accordance with relevant legislation, code, regulations and procedures as described in 9.) Range Statement and including:

Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace

Group No

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

Item List

A

All

Identify threats to the integrity of transmission pipeline facility

Evaluate threats to the integrity of transmission pipeline facility

Initial control of threats to the integrity of transmission pipeline facility

Working knowledge of relevant sections the latest edition of AS2885

Working knowledge of the station function including identification of abnormal conditions of stations and reporting

Working knowledge of MSDS

Operation of multi meters

Working knowledge of pipeline licence conditions

B

All

Interpret technical drawings and symbols

Operation of gas detector

Emergency response procedures

Operate pipe locater

Work utilising relevant OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures

Practical knowledge of the properties of product being transported

Maintain a safe and clean workplace

Work safely with hazardous materials and equipment

Apply safe manual handling techniques

Communicate effectively in the workplace

Negotiation skills

Apply basic planning skills

First Aid certificate level 1

C

At least one occasion

Deal with an unplanned event by drawing on required 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 contains Employability Skills

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 of first response to a facility event.

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

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 required Knowledge and 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 required 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.

UEGNSG342A

Maintain pipeline easements

UEGNSG353A

Carry out surveillance of gas transmission pipelines

UEGNSG221A

First on site response to a gas pipeline emergency

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices for first response to a facility event.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. The extent of the required skills and knowledge is provided below. It forms an integral part of this unit.

KS01-G350A Gas facility event response

Evidence shall show an understanding of first response to a gas facility event in accordance with relevant legislation, code, regulations and procedures. to an extent indicated by the following aspects:

T1. Relevant legislation, Australian Standards, codes, regulations and procedure requirements

T2. WHS/OHS safety requirements

hazards, risk assessment and control measures

identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

Hazardous materials

MSDS

PPE

T3. Gas Industry facilities and infrastructure

regulation and metering facilities

compression facilities

gas processing facilities such as coal seam methane plants

LPG processing facilities

scraper stations and pigging facilities

odourisation facilities

relevant operating policies and procedures

T4. Operation of Gas Industry plant, equipment and materials

relevant industry engineering terminology and units

gas pipeline system operating parameters

gas pipeline systems such as pumps, compressors, regulation, shutdown equipment, measurement systems by on-site or remote operation as applicable.

relevant inspection and testing procedures for applicable plant and equipment

start up and shut down processes of relevant equipment such as pipework, vessels and compressors, including on-site and remote operation as applicable.

characteristics of gas flows including compressed and non-compressed operations

characteristics, operation, capabilities and limitations of applicable tools and equipment including prime movers, compression and control systems, pipeline facilities and associated equipment

operation of gas analysis and measuring equipment

T5. Gas Industry products, processes and characteristics

products, characteristics and tolerances including:

principles of applicable gas laws

gas pressure

gas temperature

compressibility

relative density – specific gravity

hydrocarbon and water dew points

components of applicable natural gases including LPG

standard gas conditions

combustion

venting and purging principles

effects of temperature and pressure on infrastructure

T6. Gas industry documents

signs, symbols terminology and legends as used in gas industry procedures and documents

gas industry standards, policies and procedures

basic drawings and diagrams

Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (PID)

Facility and pipeline construction and as-built drawings

Geographical Information System (GIS) drawings and data

Electrical drawings

Survey maps

Pipeline route maps and alignment sheets

topographical and geographical maps and information.

workplace forms and reports

T7. Problem solving

methodology

possible solutions and probable solutions

basic problem solving techniques

T8. Confined spaces

requirements of Legislation, Regulations, Australian Standards and enterprise specific procedures for safe working in confined spaces

what is a confined space is and the entry safety requirements

manufacturers’ guidelines for the safe use of PPE used in confined spaces

gas detectors for confined spaces entry

breathing apparatus and rescue and recovery equipment

T9. Electrical fundamentals for the Gas Industry

extra low voltage operation

electrical test equipment for cathodic protection on gas pipelines and facilities

Electrical risks associated activities within the Gas Industry

meters and other relevant electrical equipment.

T10. Security breach procedures

identification of different types of security incidents including but not limited to:

physical security breaches at gas infrastructure

threat assessment and management

confidential information security

communication with applicable emergency service and regulatory organisations

compliance with applicable enterprise security policies and procedures

T11. Emergency/incident control procedures

enterprise emergency/incident control policies and procedures

communication with relevant stakeholders

application of relevant procedures

T12. Emergency, accident and incident situations

procedures

emergency equipment and procedures for a fire

breathing apparatus

gas detectors/oxygen monitoring devices

emergency equipment and procedures for a gas leak or vapour emission reports

9)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 be demonstrated in relation to performing first response to a gas facility event

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:

Tools and equipment

Maps and drawings

Established procedures

PPE and First Aid equipment

Traffic control

Facility

Event

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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
Details of incident are confirmed with supervisor, control centre or radio room 
WHS/OHS and environmental risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule 
Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites 
WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the work are received and confirmed 
Relevant work permits are secured to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and established procedures 
Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled, coordinated and confirmed in a safe working order 
Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work 
Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities coordinated and authorised where applicable in accordance with establish procedures 
Status of the system is sought through communication with pipeline control centre in accordance with established procedures 
Site preparation, safety plan and the work schedule are confirmed in accordance with established procedures. 
WHS/OHS and risk control measures, schedule of work and standard operating procedures for carrying out the work are followed. 
First Aid and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and established procedures 
Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and aloft, use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements 
Equipment faults are identified through inspection and testing of operational equipment in accordance with a work schedule and to requirements 
Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and WHS//OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures 
Operating conditions of equipment are monitored through gauge levels, temperatures, flow indicators in order to determine performance of equipment and system 
Liaison, where appropriate is performed with emergency authorities to ensure the safety of the public and property 
Fault finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to identify any repairs or maintenance that is required according to requirements and established procedures 
Basic solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned according to requirements 
Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with requirements and established procedures 
Work undertaken is checked against work schedules for conformance with requirements, anomalies are reported and solutions identified in accordance with established procedures 
Incidents and injuries are reported and followed up in accordance with requirements and established procedures 
Work site is rehabilitated/cleaned up and confirmed safe and in accordance with 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 accordance with requirements 
Works completion records, reports as installed/modified drawing(s) and documentation and information is confirmed, processed and the appropriate persons notified 

Forms

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