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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan to conduct first response to a gas facility event
   • Details of incident are confirmed with supervisor, control centre or radio room
2. Specific requirements, drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material and equipment are examined and the extent of preparation for the work is assessed.
   • WHS/OHS and environmental risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule
   • Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites
   • WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the work are received and confirmed
   • Relevant work permits are secured to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and established procedures
   • Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled, coordinated and confirmed in a safe 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 coordinated and authorised where applicable in accordance with establish procedures
   • Status of the system is sought through communication with pipeline control centre in accordance with established procedures
   • Site preparation, safety plan and the work schedule are confirmed in accordance with established procedures.
3. Conduct a first response to a gas facility event
   • WHS/OHS and risk control measures, schedule of work and standard operating procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
   • First Aid and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and established procedures
   • Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and aloft, use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements
   • Equipment faults are identified through inspection and testing of operational equipment in accordance with a work schedule and to requirements
   • Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and WHS//OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
   • Operating conditions of equipment are monitored through gauge levels, temperatures, flow indicators in order to determine performance of equipment and system
   • Liaison, where appropriate is performed with emergency authorities to ensure the safety of the public and property
   • Fault finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to identify any repairs or maintenance that is required according to requirements and established procedures
   • Basic solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned according to requirements
   • Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with requirements and established procedures
4. Complete response to a gas facility event and relevant documentation.
   • Work undertaken is checked against work schedules for conformance with requirements, anomalies are reported and solutions identified in accordance with established procedures
   • Incidents and injuries are reported and followed up in accordance with requirements and established procedures
   • Work site is rehabilitated/cleaned up and confirmed safe and in accordance with 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 accordance with requirements
   • Works completion records, reports as installed/modified drawing(s) and documentation and information is confirmed, processed and the appropriate persons notified

Required Skills

This describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit
Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices for first response to a facility event
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 is provided below It forms an integral part of this unit
KSGA Gas facility event response Evidence shall show an understanding of first response to a gas facility event in accordance with relevant legislation code regulations and procedures to an extent indicated by the following aspects T Relevant legislation Australian Standards codes regulations and procedure requirements T WHSOHS safety requirements hazards risk assessment and control measures identify environmental and safety hazards assess risks and implement control measures Hazardous materials MSDS PPE T Gas Industry facilities and infrastructure regulation and metering facilities compression facilities gas processing facilities such as coal seam methane plants LPG processing facilities scraper stations and pigging facilities odourisation facilities relevant operating policies and procedures T Operation of Gas Industry plant equipment and materials relevant industry engineering terminology and units gas pipeline system operating parameters gas pipeline systems such as pumps compressors regulation shutdown equipment measurement systems by onsite or remote operation as applicable relevant inspection and testing procedures for applicable plant and equipment start up and shut down processes of relevant equipment such as pipework vessels and compressors including onsite and remote operation as applicable characteristics of gas flows including compressed and noncompressed operations characteristics operation capabilities and limitations of applicable tools and equipment including prime movers compression and control systems pipeline facilities and associated equipment operation of gas analysis and measuring equipment T Gas Industry products processes and characteristics products characteristics and tolerances 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 T Gas industry documents signs symbols terminology and legends as used in gas industry procedures and documents gas industry standards policies and procedures basic drawings and diagrams 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 topographical and geographical maps and information workplace forms and reports T Problem solving methodology possible solutions and probable solutions basic problem solving techniques T Confined spaces requirements of Legislation Regulations Australian Standards and enterprise specific procedures for safe working in confined spaces what is a confined space is and the entry safety requirements manufacturers guidelines for the safe use of PPE used in confined spaces gas detectors for confined spaces entry breathing apparatus and rescue and recovery equipment T Electrical fundamentals for the Gas Industry extra low voltage operation electrical test equipment for cathodic protection on gas pipelines and facilities Electrical risks associated activities within the Gas Industry meters and other relevant electrical equipment T Security breach procedures identification of different types of security incidents including but not limited to physical security breaches at gas infrastructure threat assessment and management confidential information security communication with applicable emergency service and regulatory organisations compliance with applicable enterprise security policies and procedures T Emergencyincident control procedures enterprise emergencyincident control policies and procedures communication with relevant stakeholders application of relevant procedures T Emergency accident and incident situations procedures emergency equipment and procedures for a fire breathing apparatus gas detectorsoxygen monitoring devices emergency equipment and procedures for a gas leak or vapour emission reports

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 required knowledge and 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 Carrying out first response on a gas facility in accordance with relevant legislation code regulations and procedures as described in Range Statement and including

	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 pipeline facility Evaluate threats to the integrity of transmission pipeline facility Initial control of threats to the integrity of transmission pipeline facility Working knowledge of relevant sections the latest edition of AS Working knowledge of the station function including identification of abnormal conditions of stations and reporting Working knowledge of MSDS Operation of multi meters Working knowledge of pipeline licence conditions
	B	All	Interpret technical drawings and symbols Operation of gas detector Emergency response procedures Operate pipe locater Work utilising relevant OHS legislation regulations codes of practice policies and procedures Practical knowledge of the properties of product being transported 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 required knowledge and 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 of first response to a facility event
	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 required Knowledge and 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 required knowledge and 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 UEGNSG342A	Maintain pipeline easements
	UEGNSGA UEGNSG353A	Carry out surveillance of gas transmission pipelines
	UEGNSGA UEGNSG221A	First on site response to a gas pipeline emergency

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Range Statement

9)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 performing first response to a gas facility event

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

Maps and drawings

Established procedures

PPE and First Aid equipment

Traffic control

Facility

Event

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