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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare and plan for pipeline repair or modifications
   • Examine the work area and ensure there is adequate access to the affected section of the pipeline
   • Identify any on-site hazards or irregularities
   • Obtain plans, instructions, relevant codes and drawings of proposed works
   • Ensure pipeline repairers are aware of site hazards and confirm that a permit to work has been issued
   • Convey information concerning the identified repair/modification to all parties concerned with the repair
   • Inform third-parties of the need for access to the site, as necessary
2. Monitor pipe welding, cutting and fabrication
   • Ensure the pipeline system is prepared in accordance with procedures and made safe for work to commence
   • Monitor the work to ensure that welding, stoppling or modifications are carried out according to the approved work plan
   • Verify that the necessary inspection and testing is conducted on the repaired or modification area
   • Confirm that test results are valid and that the work has been conducted to specification
   • Facilitate site clean-up to remove waste materials and debris and restore the site to original condition
   • Sign off the permit to work at the completion of the work
   • Ensure that all environmental and heritage obligations are met
3. Recommission pipeline
   • Contact the control centre and advise when repairs are completed successfully and arrange for the system to be brought back on line
   • Where the line has been manually isolated, restore pipeline operation when authorised to do so
   • Inspect the area of the pipeline subject to the permit to work for any sign of leakage or defects
   • Confirm the pipeline is holding pressure and the system is meeting operational requirements
4. Complete reports and documentation
   • Complete site reports and documentation as required by regulatory bodies or company procedures
   • Ensure site drawings are updated to show accurate location of repair or modification
   • Liaise with relevant company departments to ensure all records and drawings are updated to reflect the repair/modification
5. Control hazards
   • Identify hazards in the pipeline system work area
   • Assess the risks arising from those hazards
   • Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care
6. Respond to problems
   • Identify possible problems in pipeline or process
   • Determine problems needing action
   • Determine possible fault causes
   • Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
   • Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
   • Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following: legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) industry codes of practice and guidelines environmental regulations and guidelines Australian and other standards licence and certification requirements All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, include one or more of the following: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant
Hazards	Hazards include one or more of the following: electricity gas gases and liquids under pressure structural hazards structural collapse equipment failures industrial (machinery, equipment and product) equipment or product mass noise, rotational equipment or vibration plant services (steam, condensate and cooling water) limited head spaces or overhangs working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours flammability and explosivity hazardous products and materials unauthorised personnel sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks extreme weather remoteness other hazards that might arise
Routine problems	Routine problems are predictable and have known solutions and include one or more of the following: lifting equipment failures fire and explosion burns atmospheric hazards manual handling hazards static electricity
Non-routine problems	Non-routine problems are unexpected problems, or variations of previous problems and must be resolved by applying operational knowledge to develop new solutions, either individually or in collaboration with relevant experts, to: determine problems needing action determine possible fault causes develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person Operational knowledge includes one or more of the following: procedures training technical information, such as journals and engineering specifications remembered experience relevant knowledge obtained from appropriate people
Pipeline system	This unit of competency includes all such items of equipment and unit operations which form part of the pipeline system, including as appropriate to the facility: non-destructive testing equipment, such as radiographic, dye penetrant and ultrasonic pipe cutting and repair equipment air/gas movers lifting equipment plans and drawings

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:

ensure work, safety and permit requirements are conveyed clearly to relevant parties

ensure preparations, work and testing are carried out according to requirements

identify hazards and risks and apply risk control procedures

communicate effectively with team/workgroup, supervisors and other personnel

distinguish between causes of problems/alarm/fault indications, such as:

leakages

blockages

instrument failure

mechanical failure

ice formation

flow variations

recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems

complete forms and documentation.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

welding and cutting techniques on operational pipeline systems

hot tap and stoppling techniques

inspection techniques

pipeline codes and standards

pipeline drawings and plans

the operation of pipe cutting equipment

the operation of lifting and moving equipment

fitting of pipeline repair clamps and sleeves

excavation of pipelines

regulatory framework

organisation procedures, including those covering

safety, emergency and hazard control

work permit systems

maintenance

quality assurance

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

hierarchy of control.

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