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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research and plan to implement strategies
  2. Establish strategies for implementing a maintenance plan
  3. Implement maintenance strategy

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 maintenance strategies and plans for a gas facility

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

KSGB

Maintenance plans

G

Gas Industry concepts for supervising operations

Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to undertake the supervision of Gas Industry operations indicated by the following

Implementation of risk management and Occupational Health and Safety OHS practices and principles including but not limited to

risk assessment risk control and risk control measures

hierarchy of control

personal protective equipment strengths and weaknesses

identifying hazards and their consequences

identifying hazards assessing associated risks and implementing appropriate control measures

developing hazard checklists

reporting hazards including hazardous events

planning theory and study of HAZOPS and HAZANS

knowledge of applicable legislative requirements and AustralianNew Zealand and ISO standards and codes of practice for the Gas Industry

Implementation of relevant organisational policies and procedures

identification and implementation of control measures

establishing emergency management techniques

principles and guidelines including critical incident analysis

G

Apply problem solving decision making and conflict resolution techniques

Evidence shall show an understanding and application of problem solving decision making and conflict resolution techniques in a Gas Industry environment indicated by the following

problem solving and decision making techniques

the decision making environment

group decision making

guidelines for making decisions

decision making aids and support systems

negotiation with internal and external stakeholders

the nature of negotiation

strategy and tactics of bargaining

prenegotiation essentials

communication in negotiation

resolve conflict with internal or external stakeholders

dealing with negotiation breakdowns

social context of negotiation

power in negotiation

ethics in negotiation

G

Plan for respond to and manage emergencies

Evidence shall show an understanding and application of emergency management techniques in a Gas Industry environment indicated by the following

emergency management concepts and principles

auditing and planning

systems analysis

policies and procedures for nonemployees and contractors

types of emergencies

dealing with an emergency

elements of an emergency plan

employee assistance programs

Develop an emergency management plan which includes

First Aid and welfare

recovery and post recovery plans

legislative requirements

interaction with authoritiesemergency services

communication with key stakeholders

initial responseassessment and make safe

G

Management techniques of utilities 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

Technical knowledge for Gas Industry managers

Evidence shall show an understanding and application of the technical knowledge required of Gas Industry managers indicated by the following

development of organisational operational strategies as required

understanding maintenance philosophies

engineering principles

risk management in a Gas Industry environment

principles of planning including project management planning

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

All

Knowledge and interpretation of OHS legislation

Enterprise safety procedures

Enterprise site safety and emergency procedures

B

All

Strategy development

Maintenance philosophy

Engineering principles

Risk management

Principles of planning

Communication principles

Problem solving skills

C

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 producing maintenance strategies and plans for a gas facility

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 producing maintenance strategies and plans for a gas facility.

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:

Strategies

Budget

Reference information

Communication

Documentation (5)

Preparation and implementation strategies