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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan control of operation
  2. Control operations
  3. Shut down pipeline system

Required Skills

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 the control of field pipeline operations

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

KSGB

Field pipeline operations

G

Operating and supervising in the Gas Industry

Evidence shall show an understanding of supervising and operating in a Gas Industry environment indicated by the following

understanding and application of enterprise applicable standard operating procedures

understanding and application of relevant enterprise permit to work systems

understanding and application of alarm and communication systems

understanding and application of relevant OHS and environmental legislative requirements including applicable emergency procedures

demonstrate an understanding and application of planning prioritisation and working autonomously in the Gas Industry

G

Understand the effective operation of Gas Industry plant equipment and materials

Evidence shall show an understanding of the effective operation of Gas Industry plant equipment and materials indicated by the following

understand and apply of relevant industry engineering terminology and units

understanding of pipeline system operating parameters

demonstrate operational knowledge of systems such as pumps compressors regulation shutdown equipment measurement systems by onsite or remote operation as applicable

understanding of relevant inspection and testing procedures for applicable plant and equipment

understanding the process of commissioning and decommissioning of relevant equipment such as pipework vessels and compressors including onsite and remote operation as applicable

Understanding the characteristics of gas flows including compressed and noncompressed operations

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

understanding the operation of gas analysis and measuring equipment

G

Communicating effectively in the Gas Industry at a supervisory level

Evidence shall show an understanding of communication techniques required in supervisory roles in the Gas Industry indicated by the following

communicate effectively with a variety of Gas Industry stakeholders using strategies for dealing with difficult situations The communication includes oral written or electronic communications with various stakeholders including

workplace colleagues

workplace managers

relevant customers and suppliers

regulatory bodies

propertyland owners including traditional land owners and tenants

emergency response organisations

Evidence Required

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

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 Industrys 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 substancematerial 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

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 UEG 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 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 learners 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

Range of toolsequipmentproceduresworkplace

Group No

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

Item List

A

All

Apply emergency response systems

Ensure knowledge of permit to work system

Use emergency equipment including fire fighting equipment correctly

Monitor of product and safe fill levels

Use correct product transfer procedures

Use correct storage processing conditions of product

Relay accurate instructions

B

At least

Resources

Process control equipment

Station power supply

Heaters and heat exchanges

Station instrumentation

Drawings and schematics

Metering equipment and gas analysis equipment

Valves actuators and flanges

Compressors and prime movers

Sumps and drains

PIGs

C

At least

Monitoring pipeline

Use of fire and gas extinguishing and deluge systems

Emergency systems

Alarm and communication systems

SCADA

Prime wovers and compression systems

Shutdown systems

D

At least

Faults

Gas leaks

Electrical problems

Compressor or pump failure

Outofcurrent inspection status

Gauge failure or hose rupture leaks

Instruments out of calibration

Nonflow of gas

E

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

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 controlling field pipeline operations

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

This Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part 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 learningassessment 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

There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit


Range Statement

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 controlling field pipeline operations.

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:

Resources

Operational

Monitoring

Relevant persons

Types of faults

Reports