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 and installing and commissioning of gas fuelled reciprocating engine

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

The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills EKAS required is given below It forms an integral part of this unit

KSPMA Installation and commissioning of gas fuelled plant and equipment

Evidence shall show an understanding of installation and commissioning techniques for stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engines applying safe working practices and relevant Standards Codes and Regulations to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Gas fuels encompassing

Types properties and applications

Safety

Hazards

Combustion

Ignition types

T Gas fuelled reciprocating engine overview encompassing

Types

Major components

Operating principles

Manufacturers specifications and diagrams

T Fuel train requirements encompassing

Pipework and connections

Valves

Metering devices

Regulating valves

Electrical controls

T Exhaustflue requirements encompassing

Materials

Terminations

Sizing

T Location ventilation requirements encompassing

Materials

Calculations

Interlocks

Locations

T Hazardous area requirements encompassing

Locations

Housing requirements

Distances

T Codes regulations and standards encompassing

AS

AS

T Design specifications encompassing

Accessing

Analysis and interpretation

Calculations

T Required authority to proceed encompassing

Regulatory requirements Scope and restrictions

Standards and code of practice requirements

Required documentation and submissions

T Site Arrangements encompassing

Location and environment

Piping requirements for gas fuel train pipework

Suitable equipmentequipment plant locations

T Site Safety encompassing

Hazards

Checklists

Reports

T Plantequipment diagrams encompassing

Mechanical layouts

Gas pipework drawings

Electrical circuits

T Installation encompassing

Reciprocating engines plant and equipment

Gas train pipework and components

Exhaustflue system

Ventilation system

Pressure testing and purging

Authorisations and certification requirements and procedures

T Commissioning encompassing

Inspection of the installed reciprocating engines pipework components and accessories

Testing reciprocating engine operation first without and then with fuel

Testing and adjusting regulator operation and safety controls

Exhaust gases analysis throughout operating parameters including bifuel applications

Compliance with design specification regulations codes standards and manufacturers specifications

Documentation and reports

Asinstalled reciprocating engine components pipework flueexhaust systems and accessories are documented and reported

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all 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 accordance with industry and regulatory policy

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 Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature 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 practised 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 UEP 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 statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements

Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills

Conduct work observing the relevant AntiDiscrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Install and commission gas fuelled plant and equipment as described as described in and including

A

Obtaining formal authority to proceed with installation and commissioning before commencing work in accordance with regulatory and code of practice requirements

B

Reading and interpreting drawings related to plantequipment locations and pipework connections

C

Installing securing aligning and connecting plant equipment pipework components and accessories accurately in their planned location and in compliance with codes and standards

D

Undertaking ongoing compliance and safety inspections

E

Rectifying any defects revealed through ongoing inspections

F

Pressure testing repairing leaks and purging the fuel train system entire system to the appropriate design test pressures

G

Commissioning plant and equipment operation as necessary and results recorded in accordance with approving authority requirements

H

Correctly documenting asinstalled plant equipment pipework components and accessories

I

Dealing with unplanned events

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 unit

These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to installing low voltage electrical apparatus and associated equipment

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Section Assessment Guidelines

Note

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the industry to which this unit applies This requires assessment 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 skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in either UEENEEEA or CPCCOHSA and HLTCPRA and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in either UEENEEE101A or CPCCOHS1001A and HLTCPR201A and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit.