Assessor Resource

UEGNSG401A
Maintain cathodic protection systems

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 Unit covers maintaining of cathodic protection (CP) to prevent corrosion in steel pipelines. The competency standard covers the types of cathodic protection faults, the applicable Australian Standards as well as the location and the type of electrical equipment used and the testing procedures and related maintenance requirements.

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)

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 Units 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 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 will 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

Types of faults:

Coating damage/deterioration

Interference from other systems

Anode not working

Equipment fault/failure

B

At least 4

Checks and tests on CP systems:

Potential surveys

On/off potential surveys

Coating defect assessment surveys (DCVG method, Peason technique/method, over pipeline potential method)

Loop impedance testing

Anode bed testing

Soil resistivity testing

Interference testing

C

All

Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards or their equivalents:

AS 2885

AS 2430

AS 1768

AS 1596

AS 1697

AS 2832.1

AS 3000

AS 2239

AG 603

AS 2865

D

All

Interpreting cathodic protection data system surveys and readings

Locating and repairing faults

Procedures for coating surveys

Checking and maintaining potentials

E

At least one occasion

Dealing 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 Units.

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 cathodic protection systems.

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 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 Units 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.

UEGNSG102A

Carry out work activities in a utilities industry work environment

UEGNSG103A

Comply with workplace OHS procedures and practices

UEGNSG104A

Comply with environmental policies and procedures

UEGNSG105A

Establish the work site

BSBCMN302A

Organise personal work priorities and professional development

BSBFLM312A

Contribute to team effectiveness

BSBFLM303A

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

BSBCMN311A

Maintain workplace safety

Key Competencies

8.6)

Evidence that particular Key Competencies have been achieved within this Competency Standard Units 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

1.7; 3.2

How can information be collected, analysed and organised?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2

1.1; 1.4

How are activities planned and organised?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2

1.11; 2.6

How is team work used within this competency?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1

1.8; 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

2.6; 2.7

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:

2.6; 2.7

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:

1.5; 1.10; 3.6

5

Planning and organising the meaningful work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1.5; 1.6; 1.8; 1.10

6

Performing the work task in non-routine or contingent situations

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2.6


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 and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices for maintaining cathodic protection systems. 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 3.4.1

Understanding corrosion processes

G 3.4.2

Interpreting system design, planning and operation

G 3.4.3

Use and understand cathodic protection systems

G 3.4.4

Select and use appropriate tools and equipment for cathodic protection

G 3.4.5

Interpreting topographical and geographical maps and information

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 Unit shall/may be demonstrated in relation to maintaining cathodic protection systems.

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:

Types of CP faults

Applicable Australian standards/legislation

Location

Electrical equipment

Types of checks and tests

Test equipment

Components and systems

Relevant documentation

Relevant authorities and other stakeholders/authorities

Location for maintaining CP systems

Drawings and specifications

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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
Cathodic protection system maintenance activity is identified and confirmed according to the work schedule(s), drawings, plans, requirements and established procedures 
Readings from cathodic protection monitoring equipment and galvanic anode beds are taken at regular intervals and data collected in accordance with 
Relevant work schedules and requirements are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites 
OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the maintaining of cathodic protection systems 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 
Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and established procedures 
Resources including 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 to carry out work where necessary 
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 including traffic management plans 
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 is applied for maintaining of cathodic protection systems to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements 
Cathodic protection system is maintained at maximum efficiency and the maintaining of cathodic protection systems is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to established procedures 
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 the maintaining of cathodic protection systems is undertaken with the scope of established procedures 
Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills 
Data is collected and interpreted and ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures 
System is re-established in order to meet pipeline system operational requirements and the work undertaken is checked against work schedules for conformance with requirements, anomalies are reported in accordance with established procedures 
Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with 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 and documentation and information are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified 

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