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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to monitor and control odourisation of gas
  2. Monitor and control odourisation of gas
  3. Complete work and relevant documentation

Required Skills

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

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices for monitoring and controlling gas odourisation in accordance with relevant legislation standards codes and established procedures

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies The extent of the required skills and knowledge is provided below It forms an integral part of this unit

KSGA Gas odourisation

Evidence shall show an understanding of the monitoring and controlling gas odourisation in accordance with relevant legislation standards codes and established procedures to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Gas odourisation

purpose

requirements

correct odourant and dosing levels

T Odourising chemicals

MSDS

Storage transporting and handling

WHSOHS and environmental requirements

job safety analysis

spillsleaks

gas detection equipment

disposing of waste

T Legislation standards codes requirements

approvals

permitsauthorisations

T Monitor and adjust odourant levels

equipment

tools and measuring devices

odourmeter

lance hoses regulators

level indicators

established procedures and schedules for measuring filling and adjusting odourant levels

T Emergencyspill response

types of emergenciesspills

emergency response plansprocedures

required emergency equipmentkit

absorption material neutralisers

fire control systems

emergency containers

transfer pump

molecular sieve for venting

T Odourisation shutdown

requirements

procedures

T Documentation relevant to odourisation

MSDS

approval records and reporting requirements

reports forms etc

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 practiced 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 required skills and knowledge 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 Antidiscrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrate performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Monitoring and controlling gas odourisation as described in the Range Statement and including

Range of toolsequipmentproceduresworkplace

Group

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

Item List

A Odourant storage and handling procedures

All

Applying environmental and WHSOHS legislation

Interpret MSDS

Transport and handling requirements

Spill and waste management procedures

B Odourant monitoring and control procedures

All

Interpret relevant technical drawings and symbols

Obtain work authorisation

Communicate with other authorities and stakeholders

Carry out pre start checks

check odourant levels

ensure spill response procedures are in place

Use of gas detection equipment

Correct and monitor odourant levels

Adding odourant

C Toolsequipment

At least

Odourmeter

Lance hoses regulators

Emergency response kit

Neutralisers

Masking agent

Level indicators

Fire control systems

Emergency containers

Transfer pumps

Molecular sieve for venting

D Unplanned Event

At least one occasion

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on required skills and knowledge procedures protocols to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items for example encroachment andor contact with assets

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

WHSOHS 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

These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment

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

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to locating proving and protecting utility assets

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 required Skills and Knowledge 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 required Skills and Knowledge 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

UEGNSG133A

Comply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry

BSBFLMB

BSBFLM312B

Contribute to team effectiveness

BSBFLMC

BSBFLM303C

Contribute to effective workplace relationships


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 monitoring and controlling gas odourisation in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, codes and established procedures. This includes ensuring relevant permits/authorisations are in place, safely storing and handling required chemicals, monitoring and adjusting odourisation levels, responding to chemical spills and completing relevant documentation.

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:

Tools and Equipment

Spill and contamination response

Documentation