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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to carry out transmission pipeline construction work activities
   • WHS/OHS and environmental measures for the site are identified, obtained and understood.
   • Relevant requirements and established procedures for the site are discussed with relevant persons to establish and confirm the work schedule.
   • WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are received and confirmed.
   • Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored according to established procedures.
   • Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit and/or relevant notification is received and confirmed with relevant persons according to requirements and established procedures
   • Equipment, plant, tools and personal protective equipment needed to do the work are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
   • Appropriate persons are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved
   • Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required for work are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with established procedures
   • Site preparation, safety plan and the work schedule are confirmed in accordance with established procedures.
2. Carry out transmission pipeline construction work activities
   • WHS/OHS risk control measures, schedule of work and standard operation procedures for carrying out the work are followed
   • Appropriate materials, tools, equipment and measuring devices are selected and used correctly and safely.
   • Hazardous activities such as lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, excavations, trenches and/or aloft, use of power tools equipment, techniques and practices are conducted in accordance with given instructions and requirements
   • Work is carried out efficiently, to the required standard without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles.
   • WHS/OHS risks and incidents are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures.
   • Procedures for referring non-routine events to the immediate authorised persons for directions are followed
   • Routine quality checks are carried out in accordance with work instructions.
3. Complete basic work activities and relevant documentation
   • WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
   • Work area is tidied and made safe according to established procedures
   • Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored.
   • Appropriate persons are notified of work completion according to established procedures
   • Work completion documentation is completed accurately and provided to the appropriate persons in accordance with established procedures.

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 carrying out work activities in a transmission pipeline construction industry work environment

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 required is provided below It forms an integral part of this unit

KSGA Transmission pipeline construction Evidence shall show an understanding of the transmission pipeline construction work activities in accordance with relevant legislation standards codes and established procedures to an extent indicated by the following aspects T Transmission Pipeline construction activity lifecycle alignment clearing excavation construction testing back filling reinstatement commissioning revegetation T Transmission pipeline construction activities slinging welding trenching shoring hydro testing pipeline coating and coating testing cathodic protection components directional drilling T Relevant legislation regulations codes awareness and knowledge of approvals T Equipment tools and PPE for transmission construction work T Communication protocols and equipment T Relevant Safety and Environmental hazards and mitigation measures signage and marking traffic control requirements construction risks remote area hazards drug and alcohol awareness treatment of disturbed materials

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard 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	Overview
	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 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 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 Workplace Health and SafetyOccupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range and
	Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range and
	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 and
	Conduct work observing the relevant antidiscrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures and
	Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below
	Carry out transmission pipeline construction work activities as described in Range Statement and including
	Range of toolsequipmentproceduresworkplace Group The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated Item List A WHSOHS All WorkplaceOccupational Health and Safety policies and procedures followed B Tools and equipment At least General concrete mixer General vacuum cleaner General trolley Non pressurised pumps and hoses Wheelbarrows Traffic barriers Extra low voltage lighting equipment Hand held tools Holiday detection equipment Power tools Pressurised pumps and hoses Tru bend Hand wrapping machines Follow standard operating procedures C Calculations All Utilities industries calculations D Information All Read and interpret workplace documents Communicate in a team environment E Unplanned event At least one occasion Dealing with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions
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 Competency Standard 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 Competency Standard 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 Competency Standard 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 competency standard units where listed
	UEGNSGA UEGNSG141A	Apply Workplace Health and Safety regulations codes and practices in the gas industry
	UEGNSGA UEGNSG002A	Prepare to work in the Australian gas industry
	UEGNSGC UEGNSG102C	Carry out work activities in a gas utilities industry work environment
	UEGNSGA UEGNSG134A	Establish a utilities infrastructure work site

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Range Statement

9) This relates to the unit of competency 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 Competency Standard Unit shall be demonstrated in relation to carrying out work activities in a transmission pipeline construction industry work environment in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, codes and established procedures. This may include slinging, welding, trenching, shoring, hydro testing, pipeline coating and coating testing, cathodic protection components, directional drilling.

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:

WHS/OHS policies and procedures

Tools and equipment

Appropriate persons

Established procedures and requirements

Legislation

Safety Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Emergency and Hazardous Work Situations

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