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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare to supervise operations
  2. Supervise during projects
  3. Finalise completion details

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 supervising technical operations for gas distributiontransmission

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

KSGB

Technical operations for gas distributiontransmission

G

Management techniques for Gas Industry supervision

Evidence shall show an understanding and application of management techniques required of Gas Industry operators in a supervisory capacity indicated by the following

industrial awards and employee entitlements

industrial conflict

industrial relations issues

understanding industrial awards and employee entitlements

individual and collective bargaining and agreements

characteristics of ethnic and cultural groups

Applicable environmental requirements

relevant organisational standard operating procedures site specific safety legislation and requirements

correct waste management procedures

application of OHS management in relation to other organisational management systems

Related organisational policies and procedures such as business planning training purchasing

G

Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of Gas Industry equipment tools and materials

Evidence shall show an understanding of how Gas Industry tools equipment and materials operate indicated by the following

relevant organisational maintenance procedures

operating principles of gas industry infrastructure and equipment including pipelines and facilities

methodology for location of thirdparty services

emergency response systems

correct pressure adjustment techniques and procedures

correct procedures for identifying diagnosing assessing analysing locating repairing of faults in gas infrastructure and the generation of applicable fault reports

use and operation of pipeline PIGs and pigging techniques

cathodic protection system installation adjustment replacement checking and maintenance of applicable cathodic levels

pipeline construction techniques and jointing procedures

pipeline inspecting and testing techniques

commissioning and decommissioning procedures of gas infrastructure including pipelines and equipment as applicable

applicable coating procedures to protect against corrosion

G

Manage Gas Industry maintenance

Evidence shall show an understanding and application of relevant gas industry infrastructure maintenance and practices at a supervisory level indicated by the following

planning of scheduled and nonscheduled maintenance of applicable gas infrastructure

coordination of maintenance activities

Implement safety and environmental controls during maintenance activities

Comply with relevant regulations such as building Codes and Australian Standards during the planning and implementation of maintenance activities

understanding of applicable project management techniques in maintenance planning and implementation

manage gas industry projects

understanding of applicable Human Resource requirements in maintenance activities including appropriate training and qualifications of maintenance personnel

Understanding and implementation of relevant aspects of organisational Quality Assurance requirements when planning and implementing maintenance activities

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

At least

Resources

Appropriate relevant personnel

Materials

Tools and equipment

Personal protective equipment and clothing

Company standard operating procedures

Equipment manuals

Training resources

B

At least

Project activities

Maintenance repairs and modifications

Construction and upgrade

Rectification of gas system faults

Installation and commissioning of New plant piping and equipment

System security

Scheduling work

C

All

Legislative requirements

OHS legislation

Relevant Government Acts regulations and codes of practice

Australian standards

Environmental legislative requirements

D

At least

Relevant authorities

Local and shire councils

Local government authorities

Road transport authorities

Rail departments

Landowners both current and traditional indigenous

E

At least

Gas system faults

Gas leaks

Electrical problems

Mechanical failure

Outofcurrent inspection status

Gauge failure hose ruptureleaks

Instruments out of calibration

Nonflow of gas

Cathodic protection system failure

Corrosion

Compressor breakdown

Filtration problems

Gas measurement equipment inaccuracyfailure

F

At least

Relevant documentation

Contracts specifications

Drawings plans

Manufacturers specifications

Work permits

Company standard operation and safety procedures

Company management plans and policies

Hot work permits

Company forms and files

OHS laws and codes of practice

Relevant Government Acts regulations and codes of practice

Environmental legislative requirements

Pipeline licenses

Quality assurance

Commercial agreements

G

At least

Recordsreports

Relevant documentation

Routine inspections daily readings monthly checks

Scheduled maintenance activities

Mandatory or statutory inspections

Hazard and incident reports

H

All

Management techniques for Gas Industry supervision

Understanding the operation of Gas Industry equipment tools and materials

I

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 supervising technical operations for gas distributiontransmission

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 ssessment

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 supervising technical operations for gas distribution/transmission.

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 personnel

Types of faults

Reports (5)