This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

The ability to coordinate project activities and report on project status would be considered as a critical component of this unit

Required knowledge

Demonstrated working knowledge and application of companyspecific work organisations and workflow would be highly regarded

Demonstrated knowledge of process and pipeline equipment is essential in underpinning a persons competency in this unit including

architecture of pipeline systems and facilities

pipeline operations knowledge

pipeline system operating parameters

quality assurance systems and plans

emergency response plans and procedures

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment for this unit of competency will be using a pipeline project Where it is not appropriate to use an actual pipeline project then a simulated project may be used The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal smooth operation

Simulation may be required to allow for assessment of parts of this unit Simulation should be based on an actual project and will include walkthroughs of the relevant competency components Simulations may also include the use of case studiesscenarios and role plays

This unit of competency requires a significant body of knowledge which will be assessed through questioning and the use of whatif scenarios both on the plant during demonstration of normal operations and walkthroughs of abnormal operations and off the plant

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action The emphasis should be on the ability to stay out of trouble rather than on recovery from a disaster

Consistent performance should be demonstrated In particular look to see that

early warning signs of items needing attention or with potential problems are recognised

the range of possible causes can be identified and analysed and the most likely cause determined

appropriate action is taken to ensure a timely return to plan

These aspects may be best assessed using a range of scenarioscase studieswhatifs as the stimulus with a walkthrough forming part of the response These assessment activities should include a range of problems including new unusual and improbable situations which may have been generated from the past incident history of the plant incidents on similar plants

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment will require access to a project over an extended period of time or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations A bank of scenarioscase studieswhatifs will be required as will a bank of questions which will be used to probe the reasoning behind the observable actions

Method of assessment

In all plants it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork OHS and communication units Consider coassessment with

PMASUPB Monitor pipeline civil works

PMASUP242B Monitor pipeline civil works

PMASUPB Maintain pipeline easements

PMASUP241B Maintain pipeline easements.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Codes of practice/ standards

Context

Authorities

Inspection and testing

Repair/modification techniques

Reports

Australian standards

Plans and drawings

Health, safety and environment (HSE)