Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PMASUP241 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain pipeline easements

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PMASUP241 - Maintain pipeline easements
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to maintain and ensure pipeline integrity.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to conduct ground and/or aerial patrols; monitor and report on signage, gate or other difficulties; identify and advise the organisation of any pipeline operational problems; and facilitate access and provision of resources to deal with pipeline incidents.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant

will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency

must include maintenance of an actual pipeline easement, the use of appropriate items of equipment requiring demonstration of operation and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation for part only of the unit where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

demonstration of skills

industry based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.

In addition, the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they must assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.

Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:

relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment

appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions

Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:

being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed

being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures

having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment

conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed

being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Support
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare maintenance activity
  • Interpret topographical and geographical maps to determine the selection of access to pipeline route
  • Select and operate equipment appropriate to the maintenance task in accordance with procedures
  • Inspect and assess easement to determine the required maintenance activities
  • Interpret assessment results and take action
       
Element: Maintain pipeline easement and surrounding environment
  • Maintain easement in accordance with legislative requirements and enterprise requirements
  • Isolate and secure any required work areas as required by procedures
  • Monitor and log the condition of signage/gates and easement ancillary equipment
  • Take action, as required
       
Element: Maintain liaison with stakeholders
  • Maintain continuous liaison and contact with pipeline system stakeholders
  • Advise stakeholders of intended activities in accordance with procedures
  • Conduct meetings with stakeholders to discuss notified issues as required
  • Record meeting outcomes in accordance with legislative and enterprise requirements
  • Take action, as required
       
Element: Control hazards
  • Identify hazards in pipeline work area
  • Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  • Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan and prepare maintenance activity

1.1

Interpret topographical and geographical maps to determine the selection of access to pipeline route

1.2

Select and operate equipment appropriate to the maintenance task in accordance with procedures

1.3

Inspect and assess easement to determine the required maintenance activities

1.4

Interpret assessment results and take action

2

Maintain pipeline easement and surrounding environment

2.1

Maintain easement in accordance with legislative requirements and enterprise requirements

2.2

Isolate and secure any required work areas as required by procedures

2.3

Monitor and log the condition of signage/gates and easement ancillary equipment

2.4

Take action, as required

3

Maintain liaison with stakeholders

3.1

Maintain continuous liaison and contact with pipeline system stakeholders

3.2

Advise stakeholders of intended activities in accordance with procedures

3.3

Conduct meetings with stakeholders to discuss notified issues as required

3.4

Record meeting outcomes in accordance with legislative and enterprise requirements

3.5

Take action, as required

4

Control hazards

4.1

Identify hazards in pipeline work area

4.2

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

4.3

Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:

interpret topographical and geographical maps

identify maintenance needs

plan and prepare for equipment, access and resources needed to undertake maintenance

identify hazards and control risks

distinguish between causes of problems/alarms/fault indications, such as:

various disturbances on or in the easement

visual evidence of a pipeline rupture

erosion and subsidence

liaise and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including:

landowners

contractors

company personnel

regulators and other officials

complete records.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

legal obligations and standing of both parties as it relates to access rights

pipeline system and access routes

appropriate and safe vegetation control techniques

erosion control techniques

pipeline signage and application requirements

regulatory framework

organisation procedures, including those covering

safety, emergency and hazard control

communications

use and maintenance of vehicles

environmental management

hierarchy of control.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan and prepare maintenance activity

1.1

Interpret topographical and geographical maps to determine the selection of access to pipeline route

1.2

Select and operate equipment appropriate to the maintenance task in accordance with procedures

1.3

Inspect and assess easement to determine the required maintenance activities

1.4

Interpret assessment results and take action

2

Maintain pipeline easement and surrounding environment

2.1

Maintain easement in accordance with legislative requirements and enterprise requirements

2.2

Isolate and secure any required work areas as required by procedures

2.3

Monitor and log the condition of signage/gates and easement ancillary equipment

2.4

Take action, as required

3

Maintain liaison with stakeholders

3.1

Maintain continuous liaison and contact with pipeline system stakeholders

3.2

Advise stakeholders of intended activities in accordance with procedures

3.3

Conduct meetings with stakeholders to discuss notified issues as required

3.4

Record meeting outcomes in accordance with legislative and enterprise requirements

3.5

Take action, as required

4

Control hazards

4.1

Identify hazards in pipeline work area

4.2

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

4.3

Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

gases and liquids under pressure

equipment failures

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

extreme weather

remoteness/isolation

other hazards that might arise

Routine problems

Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions.

Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of the following:

isolation and risk of exposure

gas or fluid leaks

accidental or geophysical rupturing of pipelines

Known solutions are drawn from one or more of the following:

procedures

training

remembered experience

Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.

Action

Action taken in response to problems includes one or more of the following:

determining problems needing action

determining possible fault causes

rectifying problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility

following through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

reporting problems outside area of responsibility to designated person.

Equipment

This unit of competency includes all such items of equipment and unit operations which are utilised in the maintenance of pipeline easements, as appropriate to the organisation, including one or more of the following:

light aircraft (pilot provided)

off-road vehicles

gas leakage detectors

vegetation control documentation and equipment

workplace mapping (e.g. pipeline alignment drawings, topographical maps and geographical maps)

pipeline access route manuals

Easement

An easement is an area or strip through which a pipeline, or similar infrastructure runs. It may be owned by the operating company or a third-party (or government, non-government organisation (NGO) or similar). The pipeline may be above or below the easement.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Interpret topographical and geographical maps to determine the selection of access to pipeline route 
Select and operate equipment appropriate to the maintenance task in accordance with procedures 
Inspect and assess easement to determine the required maintenance activities 
Interpret assessment results and take action 
Maintain easement in accordance with legislative requirements and enterprise requirements 
Isolate and secure any required work areas as required by procedures 
Monitor and log the condition of signage/gates and easement ancillary equipment 
Take action, as required 
Maintain continuous liaison and contact with pipeline system stakeholders 
Advise stakeholders of intended activities in accordance with procedures 
Conduct meetings with stakeholders to discuss notified issues as required 
Record meeting outcomes in accordance with legislative and enterprise requirements 
Take action, as required 
Identify hazards in pipeline work area 
Assess the risks arising from those hazards 
Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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