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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to develop a technical report
   • OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood.
   • Established techniques for report writing are reviewed and adopted in accordance with organisational requirements
   • The scope of the report is evaluated and report parameters established using a formal evaluation/survey process
   • Criteria from other related works impacting on the report are determined
   • Source and availability of information is identified
2. Develop a technical report
   • Report is developed to include scenarios/requirements established in consultation with appropriate persons and to regulatory and company requirements
   • Report is developed in collaboration with all relevant personnel
   • Competent persons are identified to assist in the compilation of the report
   • Report is reviewed against all inputs and adjusted to rectify any anomalies
   • Report is compiled in accordance with organisation’s policies and procedures
3. Complete the final report
   • Report is presented and discussed with senior personnel for feedback and evaluation
   • Alterations to the report resulting from presentation/discussion are negotiated with appropriate persons and to established procedures
   • Final report is presented and approval for completion obtained from relevant personnel according to company procedures

Required Skills

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

Evidence must show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and the compilation of a gas technical industry report

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

KSGA	Gas industry technical report
	G	Work in the gas sector Evidence shall show an understanding of how work is conducted in the Gas Industry specifically The Gas Industry in Australia Australian gas resources Types of gas and uses Combustion
	G	Enterprise work activities records Evidence shall show an ability to identify and recognise and understand the variety of symbols and abbreviations used in Gas Industry workplaces specifically Commonly used symbols and abbreviations Purpose of a scalelegend Read and interpret scales and legends
	G	Computer use basics Evidence shall show an understanding of the knowledge required to install cast iron pipelines fittings and accessories in a Gas Industry workplace indicated by the following Characteristics of cast iron pipeline pipe sizes Situations in which a cast iron pipeline is used Range of fittings and accessories for cast iron Cast iron lead amp hemp joints and how they are constructed Appropriate selection of transition fittings and adaptors to other materials Advantagesdisadvantages in using cast iron pipe Read and interpret MSDS applying appropriate measures
	G	Engineering analysis decision making and reporting Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to work with cast iron pipelines and fittings on a Gas Industry pipeline indicated by the following Identify environmental and safety hazards assess risks and implement control measures Dangers of working with live gas Equipment tools and materials required for working with cast iron pipelines Purpose and function or equipment tools and materials Requirements of Australian Standards and gas industry standards for working with cast iron pipe and fittings Safety requirements and procedures for using equipment tools and materials Procedures for joining cast iron pipeline to other pipeline
	G	Research concepts Evidence shall show an understanding of the processes required for the cutting out and replacing of steel pipeline on a Gas Industry workplace distribution pipeline indicated by the following Identify environmental and safety hazards assess risks and implement control measures Dangers of working with live gas Purpose and function of equipment tools and materials including but not limited to cutting and stopping equipment Demonstrate the correct use of stop off equipment and cutting equipment Requirements of Australian Standards and gas industry standards for working with steel pipe and fittings Safety requirements and procedures for using equipment tools and materials Gas leak testing Pressure testing procedures Apply procedures for ensuring continuity of supply including checking of network maps gauging fitting of bypasses and purging Replace marker tape Coating types and repair Use of crossbonding leads and neon testers
	G	Working in a team Evidence shall show an understanding and an ability to locate services indicated by the following Identification of relevant authorities or enterprises to contact regarding the location of other utilities services gas water electricity telecommunication sewerage and stormwater Read and interpret plans and drawings to identify the location of utilities and services Identification of utilities and services conduits and cables Correct use of electronic and manual service locators Apply hand excavation as required for the purposes of locating utilities and services
	G	Data collection techniques Evidence shall show an understanding of the knowledge to prepare the site for excavation on a Gas Industry workplace indicated by the following OHS and traffic control procedures for setting up a healthy and safe site Environmental control procedures for setting up a site Orally communicating with appropriate persons team mates and customers regarding relevant aspects of site preparation
	G	Data analysis and presentation Evidence shall show an understanding of how to set out trenches on a Gas Industry workplace indicated by the following reading and interpreting job specifications and standard operating procedures grades and depth required for excavation of trenches for gas pipelines techniques for marking out trench location

Evidence Required

This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit It must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all 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 industrypreferred 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
	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 Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature 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 for Assessors 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 must be met
	Evidence for competence in this unit must 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 statement
	Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement
	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
	Demonstrated consistent 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	Working knowledge of company policies and procedures especially related to report writing Understanding company briefs Analysing information to prepare a technical report Advanced literacy and report writing capability Research capability for technical report writing Effective use of a computer and software for technical report writing Negotiation skills for altering material with appropriate personnel
		B	All	Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and 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 in this unit
	These should be used in the formal learningassessment environment
	Note Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment it must ensure that the conditions for assessment are authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and is consistent with the approved industry simulation policy
	The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to the selection of electronic components

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 assessment 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 skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
	For optimisation of training and assessment effort competency development in this unit may be arranged concurrently with unit
	Nil

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Range Statement

10) This relates to the 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.

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

Use computers and appropriate software

Dealing with general enquiries from the public

Relevant Acts, Standards and Codes for gas inspection

SOPs, Established Policies and procedures

Established procedures and requirements

Appropriate Persons (7)

Non-conformance notices and procedures for issuance

Incident reporting

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