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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to coordinate pipeline installation
   • Alignment of gas main and associated equipment is confirmed and location of other services verified against work schedule(s) and established procedures and confirmed if necessary by site inspection
   • Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites
   • OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the coordination of construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated
   • Appropriate persons are consulted to ensure the work plan is coordinated and that work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures
   • Risk control measures for identified hazards are implemented, prioritised and monitored against the work schedule
   • Relevant work permits are obtained to access, isolate/de-energise systems and perform work according to requirements and established procedures
   • Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in working order
   • Relevant persons at worksite are confirmed to be current in in First Aid and other related work procedures according to requirements
   • Liaison and communication with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land-owners is completed so work can be carried out where necessary
   • Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
   • Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures
   • Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements including traffic management plans
2. Coordinate construction, laying and insertion of pipelines and associated
   • OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
3. equipment and test pipeline for conformance to specifications
   • Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, excavations, trenches, or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed and currency according to requirements confirmed
   • Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills for the coordination of construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines are applied to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
   • Performing the coordination of construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to established procedures
   • Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and OHS risks are reported to the authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
   • Unplanned events in the coordination of construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines is undertaken within the scope of established procedures
   • Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills
   • Ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
4. Complete the coordination of construction, laying and testing of gas distribution
   • Final inspection are undertaken to ensure the construction, laying and testing conforms to requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with established procedures
5. pipelines
   • Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with established procedures where applicable
   • Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
   • Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
   • Relevant work permit(s) are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements
   • Work completion records, reports and information are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified

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 safe working practices for coordinating construction laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines

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

KSGB	Distribution pipeline testing
	G	Plan and prepare coordination of pipeline installation Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to plan and prepare coordination of repairs to pipelines facilities and equipment on a Gas Industry pipeline Distribution indicated by the following identification of the types of problems and faults that may require repair obtaining interpreting and using relevant technical drawings plans or specifications during preparation and planning of repair work identification of hazards including confined spaces and explanation of OHS procedures and environmental requirements that require implementation prior to and during repair work identification of procedures persons equipment and processes required for the repair work and plan the coordination of resources required work permits locating and securing of emergency equipment and ensuring all personnel are familiar with emergency plans
	G	Secure work area and equipment prior to installation Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to secure work area and equipment prior to repair on a Gas Industry pipeline Distribution indicated by the following discuss the requirements for and use of work permits safety plans nonroutine procedures and safety checks implementation and adherence to procedures OHS and environmental requirements to ensure a safe worksite is established and maintained equipment for repair work is depressurised tagged and locked out routine checks and documentation of facilitiesequipment and overall repair process verification that facilitiesequipment are safe for repair work to commence by ensuring that all procedures have been followed and requirements met
	G	Coordinate construction laying and insertion of pipelines and associated equipment Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to coordinate the construction laying and insertion of pipelines and associated equipment on a Gas Industry pipeline Distribution indicated by the following management plans and construction and installation procedures are understood for communication to all persons affected procedures to monitor persons systems equipment and environmental conditions to ensure procedure OHS and environmental requirements are maintained during the construction laying and insertion of pipeline process coordination techniques for construction of pipeline ensuring that all procedures OHS and environmental requirements are met assessment of the identification and location of pipelines requiring renewal verification that the required pipe laying and pipe joining techniques and supervision of procedures for compliance is met and understood coordination for the monitoring and installation andor insertion of pipeline and validation of the standard to ensure it meets OHS environmental and legislative requirements assessment of progress of installationinsertion to evaluate and implement required amendments or modifications and communication of changes to appropriate persons dangerous andor emergency situations in accordance with procedures OHS and environmental requirements
	G	Test pipeline for conformance Evidence shall show an understanding of the testing procedures for a Gas Industry pipeline Distribution for conformance indicated by the following identification of the most appropriate techniques for testing and inspecting gas pipelines types of faults and their associated characteristics which could be encountered during inspection and testing procedures selection of pipeline testing equipment and substances pipeline inspection and testing procedures and compliance with procedures OHS and environmental requirements documentation and confirmation to test results and implement procedures to determine appropriate action communication of required results findings and actions using appropriate reporting and recording systems
	G	Conduct final inspection Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to conduct final inspection procedures indicated by the following new pipeline locations are correctly recorded in accordance with procedures and legislative requirements site reinstatement and notification of authorities is performed correctly in relation to completion of work procedures all documentation is inspected in relation to pipeline construction laying and testing to ensure correct and accurate completion for processing coordination of the clearing of work area of equipment tools materials is understood and applied in accordance with OHS and environmental requirements

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
	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 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 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	Interpret technical drawings and symbols Ensure emergency response procedures in place Communicate with other authorities and stakeholders Communicate schedulescoordinate to persons Carry out job safety analysis Obtain work permit Use and interpret Dial Before You Dig report or its equivalent
		B	At least	Excavation Trenching Shoring Stitch bore Horizontal drilling Directional drilling
		C	At least	Nylon polymide pipeline laying techniques Nylon gluing Connection of Nylon to other materials Nylon stop off UPVC pipeline laying techniques UPVC solvent cemented joints UPVC moulded joints UPVC stop off UPVC couplings or flanges Connection of UPVC to other materials Practical application of AS Installation and maintenance of plastic pipe systems
		D	At least	PE pipeline laying techniques Large diameter PE PE electro fusion PE butt fusion Saddle fusion Socket fusion PE stop off Compression couplings or flanges Connection of PE to other materials Practical application of AS Installation and Maintenance of plastic pipe systems and AS Safe working in confined spaces
		E	At least	Steel pipeline coating repair Steel pipeline coating testing Jeeper Steel field joint coating
		F	At least	Connection of PE to steel mains Steel mains welding Steel mains repair Sleeve application Clamp application Hot tap and stopple
		G	All	Isolate vent and purge gas pipeline systems Operation of gas detector Operate service locator Where relevant calculate nitrogen volume needed
		H	At least	High pressure stop off Bagtube Squash off jacks Squash off pliers
		I	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 Competency Standard 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 coordinating construction laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines
	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 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 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 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
	UEGNSGB UEGNSG102B	Carry out work activities in a utilities industry work environment
	UEENEEEA UEENEEE101A	Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations codes and practices in the workplace
	UEGNSGB UEGNSG104B	Comply with environmental policies and procedures
	UEGNSGB UEGNSG105B	Establish the work site
	BSBFLMB BSBFLM312B	Contribute to team effectiveness
	BSBFLMC BSBFLM303C	Contribute to effective workplace relationships

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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 Competency Standard Unit shall be demonstrated in relation to the coordination construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines.

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:

Other services (3)

Appropriate persons (3)

Materials (3)

Tools and equipment (3)

Safe working procedures (3)

Standard operating procedures (3)

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