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 managing workplace risk in a Gas Industry facility The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills EKAS required is given in Volume Part EKAS It forms an integral part of this unit

G

Gas Industry concepts for supervising operations

G

Problem solving decision making and conflict resolution

G

Emergency management

G

Management techniques for Gas Industry supervision

G

Concepts and skills for Gas Industry supervisors

G

Communication for utilities industry supervisors

G

Project Management

G

Chemical and physical behaviours of gas

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 skills enabling employment

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 toolsequipmentmaterialsproceduresworkplacesother variables

Range of tools/equipment/materials/procedures/
workplaces/other variables

Group No

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

Item List

A

All

Risk Management principles

Six categories of exposures personal property financial environmental product and administrative legislative compliance Occupational Health and Safety procedure systems vicarious liability professional liability

B

At least

Risk Management Plans

Identification of hazards assessment of risks

Identification of control measures

Implementation of control measures and review of control measures

Reference to conduct and reporting of hazard and operability studies HAZOPS and hazard analysis studies HAZANS for critical incidents

Recognition of six categories of exposures see range statement for further information

Identification and use of Manufacturers specifications and AustralianNew Zealand and ISO standards

Contingency plans for response to critical incidents

C

All

Risks assessment for

Injury death illness damage to plantequipment financial loss noncompliance with legislation damage to products

D

All

Hazards

Confined spaces gas electricity manual handling noise plant and equipment infected blood chemicals temperature lighting radiation

E

All

Control measures

Elimination of hazards work procedures Standard Operating Procedures Personal Protective Equipment fire safety plant and equipment isolation selection and training of appropriate persons communications with appropriate persons supervision of appropriate persons management of control measures

F

All

Relevant documentation

AustralianNew Zealand and ISO Standards company risk management policy codes of practice standard operating procedures Australian Dangerous Goods trade practices Occupational Health and Safety reporting requirements injury reporting claims management contractor control hazardous substances management

G

At least

Emergency exercises

Desktop and infield simulation emergency exercises involving fire explosion vapourliquid leak excavatedruptured pipeline

LPG roadrail accidents

Loss of supply

Lost or unaccounted for persons

Medical emergencies

H

All

Emergency appliances

Emergency truckstrailers

Emergency plant compressors cranes welding equipment etc

Breathing apparatus

Fire fighting equipment

I

All

Contingency plans

Emergency responses to a range of abnormal operating conditions

Plans for responses to critical incidents

Prioritise proposed responses

J

All

Knowledge of problem solving decision making and conflict resolution

Emergency management

Communication for Gas Industry supervisors

Ability to apply project management techniques

Understanding of chemical and physical behaviours of gas

K

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 managing workplace risk in a Gas Industry 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 key competencies

Method of assessment

This Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

NoteCompetent 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

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 learning/assessment 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 however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied Units where listed

UEGNSGA

Plan and Implement the data acquisition and metering requirements of a gas system

UEGNSGA

Select and commission equipment to meet pressure and temperature control specifications

UEGNSGA

Manage gas system environmental compliance

UEGNSGA

Prepare and design specifications for a gas system

UEGNSGA

Manage gas systems projects

UEGNSGA

Manage a customer service gas business unit

UEGNSGA

Manage financial resources

UEGNSGA

Manage physical resources

Key Competencies

Evidence that particular key competencies have been achieved within this Unit is in the context of the following Performance Criteria of evidence See Volume Part for an explanation of Key Competencies and levels of this Training Package

Key Competencies

Example of Application

Performance Level

How are ideas and information communicated within this competency

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

How are activities planned and organised

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

How is team work used within this competency

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

How are problem solving skills applied

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

How is use of technology applied

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

Skills Enabling Employment

Evidence that competency in this unit incorporates skills enabling employment is in the context of the following performance

Skills for Employment

Example of Application

Developing and using skills within a real workplace

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

All

Learning to learn in the workplace

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

Reflecting on the outcome and process of work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

Interacting and understanding of the context of the work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

Planning and organising the meaningful work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

Performing the work task in nonroutine or contingent situations

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application