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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to carry out aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines
  2. Carry out aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines and identify non-conformance
  3. Complete work and relevant documentation

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 aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines

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 transmission pipeline aerial surveillance

Evidence shall show an understanding of carrying out aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines 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

odourisation facilities

relevant operating policies and procedures

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 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 Gas transmission pipeline environmental protection processes

relevant environmental legislation and environmental regulations

effects a pipeline can have on

flora and fauna

agriculture

erosion to soil

air quality

waterways

application of relevant policies and procedures

T Gas transmission pipeline surveillance

relevant legislation and requirements

safety requirements

reporting requirements

established procedures

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 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 aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines in accordance with relevant legislation code regulations and procedures as described 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 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 proceduresMaintain a safe and clean workplace

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

Communicate effectively in the workplace

Practical knowledge of the properties of product being transported

Apply basic planning skills

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 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 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

UEGNSG349A

Carry out surveillance of gas transmission pipelines

UEGNSGA

UEGNSG221A

First on site response to gas pipeline emergencies


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 aerial surveillance 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:

Areas to be monitored

Inspection of areas

Systems pipe work

Structures

Fittings and appurtenances

Organisational and statutory requirements

Recording and reporting

Tools and equipment

Maps and drawings

Established procedures

PPE and First Aid equipment

External interference

Aerial

Aerial hazards

Transmission pipeline standards

Maps and drawings