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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan to identify and evaluate control threats to a transmission pipeline
  2. Carry out the identification, evaluation and control of threats to a transmission pipeline
  3. Review, record and report on identification, evaluation and control of threats to a transmission pipeline

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 operating and monitoring pipeline control systems

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

KSGB

Transmission pipeline threat control

G

Control traffic at the work site

Evidence shall show knowledge and skills in coordinating traffic flow at a workplace where traffic control is required that is where work is conducted on or near a road indicated by the following

Read and interpret relevant traffic authority regulations for traffic control at a worksite

Identify signs and devices required to control pedestrians and traffic at a worksite depending on traffic flow volumes

Apply techniques for controlling pedestrians and traffic at various worksites

Use procedures for monitoring traffic controls

Set up and monitor pedestrian and traffic controls

G

Comply with requirements for excavating and reinstating site

Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements for preparing conducting and completing an excavation indicated by the following

Identifying plans codes standards and drawings relevant to specific worksites

Reading and interpreting relevant plans codes standards and drawings

Regulatory requirements and procedures for excavating trenches and reinstating sites

Apply shoring or benching requirements

Notification of appropriate authorities and requirements for temporary or permanent restorations

G

Locate utilities and services

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

The selection the use and application of materials

Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to use correct tools materials and equipment to undertake work on a gas industry workplace indicated by the following

Appropriate tools materials and equipment are identified for preparing the site excavating trenches and reinstating the site

Safety requirements for using tools materials and equipment

Correct use of appropriate PPE

Procedures for using cleaning and storing tools materials and equipment

Procedures for checking tools materials and equipment

Reporting faulty tools materials and equipment

G

Interpreting topographical maps and information

Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to interpret topographical and geographical information and maps for cathodic protection indicated by the following

interpreting topographical and geographical maps and information

G

Operating and supervising in the Gas Industry

Evidence shall show an understanding of supervising and operating in a Gas Industry environment indicated by the following

understanding and application of enterprise applicable standard operating procedures

understanding and application of relevant enterprise permit to work systems

understanding and application of alarm and communication systems

understanding and application of relevant OHS and environmental legislative requirements including applicable emergency procedures

demonstrate an understanding and application of planning prioritisation and working autonomously in the Gas Industry

G

Understand the effective operation of Gas Industry plant equipment and materials

Evidence shall show an understanding of the effective operation of Gas Industry plant equipment and materials indicated by the following

understand and apply of relevant industry engineering terminology and units

understanding of pipeline system operating parameters

demonstrate operational knowledge of systems such as pumps compressors regulation shutdown equipment measurement systems by onsite or remote operation as applicable

understanding of relevant inspection and testing procedures for applicable plant and equipment

understanding the process of commissioning and decommissioning of relevant equipment such as pipework vessels and compressors including onsite and remote operation as applicable

Understanding the characteristics of gas flows including compressed and noncompressed operations

Understanding the characteristics operation capabilities and limitations of applicable tools and equipment including prime movers compression and control systems pipeline facilities and associated equipment

understanding the operation of gas analysis and measuring equipment

G

Communicate effectively in the Gas Industry at a supervisory level

Evidence shall show an understanding of communication techniques required in supervisory roles in the Gas Industry indicated by the following

communicate effectively with a variety of Gas Industry stakeholders using strategies for dealing with difficult situations The communication includes oral written or electronic communications with various stakeholders including

workplace colleagues

workplace managers

relevant customers and suppliers

regulatory bodies

propertyland owners including traditional land owners and tenants

emergency response organisations

G

Understand Gas Industry products processes and characteristics

Evidence shall show a comprehensive understanding of Gas Industry products and characteristics indicated by the following

understand the Gas Industry products and the characteristics and tolerances of the product including

principles of applicable gas laws

gas pressure

gas temperature

compressibility

relative density specific gravity

hydrocarbon and water dew points

components of applicable natural gases including LPG

standard gas conditions

combustion

venting and purging principles

Effects of temperature and pressure on infrastructure

G

Interpret Gas Industry drawings

Evidence shall show an ability to interpret and understand Gas Industry technical drawings indicated by the following

understanding and interpreting relevant technical drawings including but not limited to

Process and Instrumentation Diagrams PID

Facility and pipeline construction and asbuilt drawings

Geographical Information System GIS drawings and data

Electrical drawings

Survey maps

Pipeline route maps and alignment sheets

G

Understand OHS and First Aid requirements for Gas Industry supervisors

Evidence shall show an understanding of OHS and First Aid requirements for gas industry supervisors and autonomous working staff indicated by the following

understanding of applicable enterprise Occupational Health and Safety systems and procedures

understanding of requirements and reasons for providing First Aid equipment and training for employees in the gas industry

G

Create Gas Industry reports and documentation

Evidence shall show an understanding and application of completing and interpreting enterprisespecific supervisory level Gas Industry reports including but not limited to

periodic operational reports

budget reports and summaries

regulatory reporting requirements

G

Use a personal computer

Evidence shall demonstrate requirements to use personal computer and undertake fundamental tasks indicated by the following

send answer and manage emails

access the Internet for research purposes

write documents using a word processing program

develop a basic spreadsheet using a spreadsheet program

apply formatting including cutting and pasting across a variety of computer applications eg from excel to word

G

Drive Gas Industry vehicles

Evidence shall show an understanding of requirements and capability of driving applicable Gas Industry vehicles including but not limited to

Driving vehicles appropriate to the organisation Vehicles may include any of the following dependent on the needs of the organisation

sedan

four wheel drive vehicles

trucks

buses

excavation and construction equipment such as backhoes and excavators

Note All vehicles included in this clause have licence or ticket requirements The licence or ticket will need to be issued to the learner for completion of relevant sections of the EKAS Clause

G

Apply problem solving decision making and conflict resolution techniques

Evidence shall show an understanding and application of problem solving decision making and conflict resolution techniques in a Gas Industry environment indicated by the following

problem solving and decision making techniques

the decision making environment

group decision making

guidelines for making decisions

decision making aids and support systems

negotiation with internal and external stakeholders

the nature of negotiation

strategy and tactics of bargaining

prenegotiation essentials

communication in negotiation

resolve conflict with internal or external stakeholders

dealing with negotiation breakdowns

social context of negotiation

power in negotiation

ethics in negotiation

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 work performance 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 antidiscrimination 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

Identify threats to the integrity of transmission pipelines

Evaluate threats to the integrity of transmission pipelines

Initial control of threats to the integrity of transmission pipelines

Working knowledge of coatings for corrosion protection

Working knowledge of relevant sections the latest version of AS

Working knowledge of relevant sections of the latest version of AS

Working knowledge of external interference physical and procedural protection measures

B

All

Interpret technical drawings and symbols

Operation of Gas detector

Emergency Response procedures

Operate pipe locater

Use of and interpret Dial Before You Dig report or equivalent

Work utilising relevant OHS legislation regulations codes of practice policies and procedures

Maintain a safe and clean workplace

Work safely with hazardous materials and equipment

Apply safe manual handling techniques

Communicate effectively in the workplace

Negotiation skills

Apply basic planning skills

First Aid certificate level

C

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 contains Employability Skills

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 identifying evaluating and controlling threats to transmission 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

UEGNSG302B

Maintain pipeline easements

UEGNSGA

UEGNSG329A

Gas transmission pipeline surveillance

UEGNSGB

UEGNSG309B

First on site emergency response on a transmission pipeline

UEGNSGB

UEGNSG310B

Supervise and monitor contract work

UEGNSGB

UEGNSG311B

Site control of third party works in the vicinity of a transmission pipeline


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 identifying, evaluating and controlling threats to transmission 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:

Tools and equipment (4)

Maps and drawings

Established procedures

PPE and First Aid equipment

Traffic control