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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan for the monitoring and controlling of field activities
  2. Undertake monitoring and controlling of field activities
  3. Complete procedures monitoring and controlling field activities

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 monitoring and controlling field activities

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

KSGB

Field activities

G

Work in the gas sector

Evidence shall show an understanding of how work is conducted in the Gas Industry specifically

The Gas Industry in Australia

Australian gas resources

Types of gas and uses

Combustion

G

Apply relevant OHS regulations policies and procedures

Evidence shall show an understanding of the basic workplace health and safety legislation and how this applies to individuals in a Gas Industry workplace indicated by the following

Employers responsibilities to relevant OHS legislation

Employees responsibilities to OHS legislation and organisations policies and procedures

OHS policies and procedures at the worksite

Australian Standards guidelines and codes of practice

G

Work safely in the gas industry by reducing risk and using correct PPE

Evidence shall show an understanding of how to work safely in the gas industry indicated by the ability to

Correctly interpret and comply with Safety Signs including workplace Hazards Warnings and PPE requirements

Correctly interpret gas markers

Identify the correct PPE required for work in the Gas Industry

Locate and comply with procedures for correctly checking maintaining and storing PPE

Apply the process of Hazard identification Risk assessment and Control

Complete Risk Assessment forms such as Work Permits and JHAs JSAs JSEAs SWMs etc

Report workplace hazards

G

Respond to emergency and accident situations

Evidence shall show knowledge and skills in dealing with emergency or accident situations at a Gas Industry workplace indicated by the following

Situations of accidents and emergency

Comply with procedures for accidents and incidents

Correct use of emergency equipment and procedures for a fire

Correct use of breathing apparatus

Correct use of gas detectorsoxygen monitoring devices

Correct use of emergency equipment and procedures for a gas leak or vapour emission

Report emergencies and accidents

G

Read and interpret Gas Industry documents

Evidence shall show an ability to read and interpret Gas Industry documents indicated by the following

Understand and use signs symbols terminology and legends as used in gas industry procedures and documents

Identify locate and implement gas industry standards policies and procedures

Interpret and read basic drawings and diagrams

G

Communicate in the workplace

Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to communicate effectively in a Gas Industry work team indicated by the following

Effective use oral and written communications methods to achieve work related outcomes and solutions

Effectively receive interpret and respond to workplace information and instructions

Effectively convey and report work related information to fellow workers and customers

Interact with fellow workers in a socially and culturally appropriate manner

G

Operate and supervise in the Gas Industry

Evidence shall show an understanding of supervising and operating in a Gas Industry environment indicated by the following

understanding and application of enterprise applicable standard operating procedures

understanding and application of relevant enterprise permit to work systems

understanding and application of alarm and communication systems

understanding and application of relevant OHS and environmental legislative requirements including applicable emergency procedures

demonstrate an understanding and application of planning prioritisation and working autonomously in the Gas Industry

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

Interpret Gas Industry drawings

Evidence shall show an ability to interpret and understand Gas Industry technical drawings indicated by the following

understanding and interpreting relevant technical drawings including but not limited to

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

G

Create 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

Understand security breach procedures

Evidence shall show an understanding required to identify security breaches and the required action in dealing with such breaches indicated by the following as applicable

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

G

Follow emergencyincident control procedures

Evidence shall show an application of emergencyincident control procedures used for applicable gas infrastructure indicated by the following

compliance with applicable enterprise emergencyincident control policies and procedures

communication with relevant stakeholders

application of relevant procedures

G

Understand and comply with environmental and cultural issues requirements

Evidence shall show an understanding of environmental and cultural issues required of Gas Industry supervisors and autonomous workers indicated by the following

understanding relevant environmental legislation regulations advisory standards codes of practice and their impact on gas industry pipelines and facilities

demonstrate appropriate actions and behaviours when dealing with environmental and cultural issues

understanding of the significance of cultural awareness and native title legislation regulations advisory standards codes of practice and cultural customs and practices and their impact on Gas Industry pipelines and facilities

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

Apply problem solving techniques

Evidence shall show an understanding and application of problem solving techniques in a Gas Industry environment indicated by the following

understanding and application of formal problem solving techniques

understanding the nature of problems

identifying evaluating and selecting solutions

evaluating the effectiveness of problem solving processes

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 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 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

All

Evaluate respond and report threats to pipeline systems operation

Working knowledge of sections of the relevant Australian pipeline and associated standards

Working knowledge of the station function including identification of abnormal conditions of stations and reporting

Working knowledge of pipeline operational parameters

Use relevant field permit to work systems

Respond correctly to alarms

Working knowledge of monitoring field work

Communicate effectively in the workplace

Operating communications equipment

Interpret technical drawings and symbols

Emergency Response procedures

Responding to a Dial Before You Dig enquiry

Work utilising relevant OHS legislation regulations codes of practice policies and procedures

Maintain a safe and clean workplace

Apply planning skills

B

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 item

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 monitoring and controlling field activities

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 compliance with the monitoring of permit to work requests, dispatching personnel, responding to alarms, travel and activity monitoring of field personnel, monitoring work activities of field personnel against work schedule, contingency skills, response to third party enquiries, out of hours pipeline notification, response to man down alarm, tracking of field personnel (remote area), monitoring activities on pipeline, monitoring availability of assets (maintain a log), monitor equipment status, coordinating field activities, controlling and authorising field works, preparing incident reports, controlling gas flow and quality, controlling pressure and temperature of gas.

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:

Areas to control:

Gas infrastructure:

Organisational requirements (4)

Records/reports (5)

Information systems

Maps and drawings

Established procedures