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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to conduct aerial surveillance of transmission pipelines, easements and/or surrounding environs
   • Routine surveillance of pipeline is conducted and faults reported in a timely manner 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
   • OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to requirements and established procedures for gas pipeline surveillance are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated
   • 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 prioritised, implemented and monitored against the work schedule
   • Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and established procedures
   • Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for pipeline surveillance are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in working order
   • Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
   • Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures
2. Conduct aerial surveillance of transmission pipelines, easements and/or surrounding environs and identify non-conformance
   • Analysis of information to identify key issues is undertaken as required and information is evaluated for relevance and validity to the requirements
   • Dealings with customers are consistent with standard operating procedures and the special needs of customers are identified and considered in targeting client service
   • Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills for the pipeline surveillance are applied to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
   • Leakages and damaged pipes, fittings and appurtenances are recorded in accordance with the work schedule and established procedures
   • Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
   • Unplanned events in pipeline surveillance are undertaken with the scope of established procedures
   • System faults and the operational condition of the pipelines are identified and reported and known solutions are applied using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills
   • Works in the vicinity of the pipeline are identified and reported and known solutions are applied using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills
3. Review, record and report on transmission pipelines, easements and/or surrounding environ work
   • Solutions are developed based on consideration of relevant information and options and proposed solutions are communicated and implemented as required against works schedule, anomalies are reported in accordance with established procedures
   • Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and established procedures where applicable
   • Solution is implemented in accordance with standard operating procedures ensuring that action is correctly documented, the transaction is accurately processed and the customer is advised
   • Work completion records, reports and documentation 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 aerial transmission pipeline surveillance The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills EKAS required is given in Volume Part EKAS It forms an integral part of this unit
	G	Consulting appropriate persons to coordinate work and persons
	G	Liaise and communicate with relevant authorities
	G	Prepare reports
	G	Notify of completion of work
	G	Operating and supervising in the Gas Industry
	G	Communicating in the Gas Industry at a supervisory level
	G	Gas Industry products and services
	G	Interpreting Gas Industry drawings
	G	OHS and First Aid for Gas Industry supervisors
	G	Complete Gas Industry reports and documentation
	G	Use a personal computer
	G	Understanding security breach procedures
	G	Drive Gas Industry vehicles
	G	Knowledge of transmission pipeline environmental issues

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 all summative or final assessment is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum its application in a realistically simulated work environment 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 assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample 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 skills enabling employment 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 toolsequipmentmaterialsproceduresworkplacesother variables Range of tools/equipment/materials/procedures/ workplaces/other variables
		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 Control of the escalation of threats to the public environment transmission pipelines and facilities Working knowledge of relevant sections of latest edition of AS PipelinesGas and Liquid Petroleum Gas Operations and Maintenance Sections section threat mitigation Demonstration of the practical use of communication equipment Identifying faults Recording information
		B	All		Interpret technical drawings and symbols Work using relevant OHS and legislation regulations codes of practice policies procedures Maintain a safe and clean workplace Work safely with hazardous materials and equipment Apply safe manual handling techniques Communicate effectively in the workplace Practical knowledge of the properties of product being transported 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 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 aerial transmission pipeline surveillance
	Assessment of this competency must also be undertaken in either an actual workplace or under a simulated work environment Assessment must also integrate the Key Competencies
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
	UEGNSGA			Maintain pipeline easements
	UEGNSGA			Ground transmission pipeline surveillance
	UEGNSGA			Identify evaluate and control threats to transmission pipelines
	UEGNSGA			First on site emergency response
	UEGNSGA			Supervise and monitor contract staff
	UEGNSGA			Site control of third party works in the vicinity of a transmission pipeline
Key Competencies	Evidence that particular Key Competencies have been achieved within this Competency Standard Unit is in the context of the following Performance Criteria of evidence See Volume Part for an explanation of Key Competencies and levels of this Training Package
Key Competencies	Example of Application					Performance Level
How are ideas and information communicated within this competency	Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application
How can information be collected analysed and organised	Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application
How are activities planned and organised	Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application
How is team work used within this competency	Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application
How are mathematical ideas and techniques used	Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application					NA
How are problem solving skills applied	Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application
How is use of technology applied	Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

Skills Enabling Employment		Evidence that competency in this unit incorporates skills enabling employment is in the context of the following performance See Volume Part for definitions and an explanation of skills enabling employment
Skills for Employment		Example of Application
	Developing and using skills within a real workplace	Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application
		All
	Learning to learn in the workplace	Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application
	Reflecting on the outcome and process of work task	Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application
	Interacting and understanding of the context of the work task	Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application
	Planning and organising the meaningful work task	Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application
	Performing the work task in nonroutine or contingent situations	Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

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Range Statement

7) 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/may be demonstrated in relation to aerial transmission pipeline surveillance. 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: Areas to be monitored Inspection of areas Systems pipe work Structures Fittings and appurtenances Organisational and statutory requirements (3) Recording and reporting Tools and equipment (4) Maps and drawings Established procedures PPE and First Aid equipment External interference Aerial Aerial hazards Transmission pipeline standards Maps and drawings

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