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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan to operate gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand
  2. Operate gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand
  3. Complete and review operation of gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand

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 assessing and responding to anticipated demand

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

KSGB

Meeting nominated demand

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

Complete 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

Supervise transmission pipeline operations

Evidence shall show an understanding applicable at a supervisory level of gas transmission pipelines indicated by the following

pipeline threats identification and control

pinpointing pipeline locations

excavation machinery and their effects used near pipelines

pipeline specifications

coatings for corrosion protection

HB Guide to Pipeline Risk Assessment in accordance with AS Part and Part

applicable pipeline legislation regulatory and advisory standards and codes of practice

G

Demonstrate operational understanding of Gas Industry facilities and infrastructure

Evidence shall show an operational understanding required at a supervisory level for applicable Gas Industry facilities and infrastructure including but not limited to

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

reference to relevant operating policies and procedures

G

Demonstrate knowledge of pipeline systems

Evidence shall show an understanding required at a Gas Industry supervisory level of general principles associated with pipelines and other gas infrastructure indicated by the following

identification control and management of relevant threats against pipeline infrastructure and facilities

identification of pipeline locations

application of guidelines for the use of excavation machinery near pipelines and infrastructure and damage

operational specifications and safe working limitations of pipelines and infrastructure

principles of cathodic protection and corrosion mitigation

HB Guide to pipeline risk assessment in accordance with AS AS Part

applicable pipeline legislation regulations advisory standards and codes of practice

G

Understand and apply commercial agreements in a Gas Industry environment

Evidence shall show an understanding of the knowledge of gas industry commercial agreements indicated by the following

understanding the application of applicable commercial agreements and contractual requirements including but not limited to

Gas Supply Agreements GSA

Gas Transportation Agreements GTA

Gas Processing Agreements GPA

Gas Imbalance Trading procedures

Spot market contracts

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 and 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 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 anti discrimination 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

At least

Work site context

Gas Industry production transmission and distribution areas

Location control centres or other places where communication processes occur

B

All

Use of relevant computer systems

Work requests from other parties

Relevant procedures for equipment use

Perform work under or without supervision

Work carried out in regular or specified timeframe

Written requests and reports

C

All

Locate interpret and apply relevant information

Analyse process functions and problems

Apply relevant customer service policies and procedures

Use appropriate workplace language and communication technologies and techniques

Maintain relevant workplace records

Demonstrate understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills associated with this competency standard

Demonstration of each element on several occasions

D

At least one occasion

Deal with unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in holistic assessment with 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 operating gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand

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


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 assessing and responding to anticipated demand.

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 control

Gas infrastructure

Records/reports

Information systems

Industry products and services

Authoritative sources

Product information

Stakeholders

Organisational requirements

Interpersonal skills

Nominated person(s)

Product and service issues