9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit. It must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines.

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

9.1)

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 industry-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.

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 substance/material 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

9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.

Evidence for competence in this unit must be considered holistically. Each Element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the ‘Assessment Guidelines – UEG11’. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of performance criteria 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 to such an extent that the learner’s 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

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

Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace

Group No

The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated

Item List

A

All

Working knowledge of company policies and procedures especially related to report writing

Understanding company briefs

Analysing information to prepare a technical report

Advanced literacy and report writing capability

Research capability for technical report writing

Effective use of a computer and software for technical report writing

Negotiation skills for altering material with appropriate personnel

B

All

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment

9.3)

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 in this unit.

These should be used in the formal learning/assessment environment.

Note:

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

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to the selection of electronic components.

Method of assessment

9.4)

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 ‘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 learning/assessment 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

9.5)

For optimisation of training and assessment effort, competency development in this unit may be arranged concurrently with unit:

Nil

8)This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Evidence must show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and the compilation of a gas technical industry report.

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

KS01-G131A

Gas industry technical report

G 2.1.1

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.

G2.2.2

Enterprise work activities records

Evidence shall show an ability to identify and recognise and understand the variety of symbols and abbreviations used in Gas Industry workplaces, specifically:

Commonly used symbols and abbreviations

Purpose of a scale/legend

Read and interpret scales and legends.

G 2.2.20

Computer use basics

Evidence shall show an understanding of the knowledge required to install cast iron pipelines, fittings and accessories in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:

Characteristics of cast iron pipeline, pipe sizes

Situations in which a cast iron pipeline is used

Range of fittings and accessories for cast iron

Cast iron lead & hemp joints and how they are constructed

Appropriate selection of transition fittings and adaptors to other materials

Advantages/disadvantages in using cast iron pipe

Read and interpret MSDS applying appropriate measures

G 2.2.21

Engineering analysis, decision making and reporting

Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to work with cast iron pipelines and fittings on a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following:

Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

Dangers of working with live gas

Equipment, tools and materials required for working with cast iron pipelines

Purpose and function or equipment, tools and materials

Requirements of Australian Standards and gas industry standards for working with cast iron pipe and fittings

Safety requirements and procedures for using equipment, tools and materials

Procedures for joining cast iron pipeline to other pipeline

G 2.2.25

Research concepts

Evidence shall show an understanding of the processes required for the cutting out and replacing of steel pipeline on a Gas Industry workplace (distribution) pipeline, indicated by the following:

Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

Dangers of working with live gas

Purpose and function of equipment, tools and materials, including but not limited to, cutting and stopping equipment

Demonstrate the correct use of stop off equipment and cutting equipment

Requirements of Australian Standards and gas industry standards for working with steel pipe and fittings

Safety requirements and procedures for using equipment, tools and materials

Gas leak testing

Pressure testing procedures

Apply procedures for ensuring continuity of supply including checking of network maps, gauging, fitting of bypasses and purging.

Replace marker tape

Coating types and repair

Use of cross-bonding leads and neon testers

G 2.2.33

Working in a team

Evidence shall show an understanding and an ability to locate services, indicated by the following:

Identification of relevant authorities or enterprises to contact regarding the location of other utilities services (gas, water, electricity, telecommunication, sewerage and stormwater)

Read and interpret plans and drawings to identify the location of utilities and services

Identification of utilities and services conduits and cables

Correct use of electronic and manual service locators

Apply hand excavation as required for the purposes of locating utilities and services

G 2.2.35

Data collection techniques

Evidence shall show an understanding of the knowledge to prepare the site for excavation on a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:

OHS and traffic control procedures for setting up a healthy and safe site

Environmental control procedures for setting up a site

Orally communicating with appropriate persons, team mates and customers regarding relevant aspects of site preparation.

G 2.2.36

Data analysis and presentation

Evidence shall show an understanding of how to set out trenches on a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:

reading and interpreting job specifications and standard operating procedures

grades and depth required for excavation of trenches for gas pipelines

techniques for marking out trench location.

10) This relates to the 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.

Generic terms used throughout this Vocational Standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms that apply are given in Volume 2, Part 2.1.

Use computers and appropriate software

Dealing with general enquiries from the public

Relevant Acts, Standards and Codes for gas inspection

SOPs, Established Policies and procedures

Established procedures and requirements

Appropriate Persons (7)

Non-conformance notices and procedures for issuance

Incident reporting