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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for the operation of complex flow control
  2. Repair and replace devices and equipment and monitor system performance
  3. Controlling and adjusting flows and compilation of records and reports

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 monitoring and operating complex flow control measuring and regulating devices for gas pressure control 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

Consulting appropriate persons to coordinate work and persons on a Gas Industry workplace

Prepare reports

Maintain records

Liaise and communicate with relevant parties

Systems operations flow control

Interpreting Gas Industry drawings

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 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

At least

Interpret technical drawings and symbols

Selection of appropriate tools and equipment

System knowledge of TP HP MP LP

Relevant knowledge of AS Part

B

All

Auxiliary control systems knowledge and understanding

Wide open monitor operation

Two stage pressure reduction with monitor override

C

All

RTU control of regulators

D

At least

Pressure Controllers operation maintenance and understanding

CommissioningSetting

Troubleshooting

Pressure Boosters minor repairs

Knowledge of typesmodels

E

At least

Basic regulator knowledge and understanding

Sleeve types

Control valves

Diaphragm types

Hydraulic Plug types

F

All

Valve maintenance and operation

Working knowledge of Ball Plug Gate Instrument and Butterfly valves

G

At least

Working knowledge of

Diaphragm meters

Rotary meters

Turbine meters

Ultrasonic

Orifice plates

Coriolis

Oil changing

H

At least

Operational checks

Single run units

Dual run units

City gates

District regulators

Field regulators

I

At least

Full Maintenance Activities

Single run units

Dual run units

City gates

District Regulators

Field Regulators

J

At least

Pressure alterations

Industrial units

City gates

Regulator Stations

Distribution mains

K

At least

Flaring and Purging

Industrial units

City gates

Regulator Stations

Distribution mains

L

At least

Overpressure Protection Systems function and operation

OPSO

Internal pressure relief systems

Pressure relief valves

Slam Shut systems

Valve Actuator and control systems

M

All

Paperwork

Risk assessments

Time sheets

Completing work sheets

Notifications and work permits

Equipment check lists

Meter Bypass forms

Service orders

Pressure recording charts

N

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

In addition to the resources listed above in Context of and specific resources for assessment evidence should show demonstrated competency in monitoring and operating flow control pressure measuring and regulating devices for gas transmission

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

Carry out work activities in a utilities industry work environment

UEGNSGA

Comply with workplace OHS procedures and practices

UEGNSGA

Comply with environmental policies and procedures

UEGNSGA

Establish the work site

BSBCMNA

Organise personal work priorities and professional development

BSBFLMA

Contribute to team effectiveness

BSBFLMA

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

BSBCMNA

Maintain workplace safety

Or the following units of competency

BSBFLMA

Implement operational plans

BSBCMNA

Monitor a safe workplace

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

NA

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


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 the monitoring and operating of complex flow control, measuring and regulating devices for gas pressure control.

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:

Inspecting and controlling

Regulation of flow and pressure

Measuring

Recording and reporting

Regulation of flow and regulation devices

Regulation of the system

Equipment

Organisational and statutory requirements