UEGNSG203A - Commission and decommission gas distribution pipelines Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
UEGNSG203A Mapping and Delivery Guide Commission and decommission gas distribution pipelines
Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
UEGNSG203A - Commission and decommission gas distribution pipelines
Description
1)
This Competency Standard Unit covers the commissioning and decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines. It encompasses the use of relevant tools and equipment; liaison with appropriate authorities; pipeline systems; pipeline control systems; testing.
Employability Skills
Refer to the Evidence Guide
Learning Outcomes and Application
3)
This competency standard shall apply to any basic and safe work site where Gas Industry operations occur. It could also apply, where applicable to other workplaces in the electricity supply industry (transmission and distribution and generation), the electrotechnology industry and the water industry, subject to all Occupational Health and Safety and duty of care requirements being met for the workplace.
Duration and Setting
X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Prerequisite Unit(s)
2)
Competencies2.1)
Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed:
Nil
Competency Field
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: Prepare and plan commissioning/decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines
Work schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material lists are received, analysed and confirmed if necessary by site inspection
Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites
OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the commissioning and decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines are identified and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated
Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures
Risk control measures for identified hazards are implemented, prioritised and monitored against the work schedule
Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and established procedures
Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in working order
Relevant persons at worksite are confirmed to be current in First Aid and other related work procedures according to requirements
Liaison and communication with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land-owners is completed so work can be carried out where necessary
Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures
Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements including traffic management plans
Element: Carry out commission/decommission gas of distribution pipelines
OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, excavations, trenches, or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed and currency according to requirements confirmed
Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are applied to commissioning/decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
Commissioning/decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to requirements and established procedures
Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and OHS risks are reported to the authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
Adjustments are made for unplanned events in commissioning/decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines and undertaken within the scope of established procedures
Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills
Reports and ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
Element: Inspect test and notify completion of commissioning/ decommissioning of gas distribution pipeline work
Tools and equipment appropriate to the testing requirements are selected and work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with established procedures
Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and established procedures where applicable
Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
Relevant work permits are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements
Final inspections are undertaken and work completion records, reports and information are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified
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.
8) The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Overview of Assessment
8.1)
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's 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 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 substance/material 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
8.2)
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 UEG06'. 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
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 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 skills enabling employment
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 tools/equipment/materials/procedures/ workplaces/other variables
Group No
The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated
Item List
A
All
Interpret technical drawings and symbols
Ensure emergency response procedures in place
Communicate with other authorities and stakeholders
Communicate schedules/coordinate to persons
Carry out job safety analysis
Obtain work permit
Use and interpret Dial Before You Dig report or its equivalent
B
At least 3
Excavation
Trenching
Shoring
Stitch bore
Horizontal drilling
Directional drilling
C
At least 3
Nylon (polymide) pipeline laying techniques
Nylon gluing
Nylon stop off
D
At least 5
PE pipeline laying techniques
Large diameter PE
PE electro fusion
PE butt fusion
Saddle fusion
Socket fusion
PE stop off
Compression couplings or flanges
Connection of PE to nylon
Practical application of AS3723 Installation and maintenance of plastic pipe systems
E
At least 4
UPVC pipeline laying techniques
UPVC solvent cemented joints
UPVC moulded joints
UPVC stop off
UPVC couplings or flanges
Connection of UPVC to steel
Practical application of AS3723 Installation and maintenance of plastic pipe systems
F
At least 2
Steel pipeline coating repair
Steel pipeline coating testing (Jeeper)
Steel, field joint coating
G
At least 3
Connection of PE to steel mains
Steel mains welding
Steel mains repair
Sleeve application
Clamp application
Hot tap and stopple
H
All
Isolate, vent and purge gas pipeline systems
Operation of gas detector
Operate service locator
Where relevant, calculate nitrogen volume needed
I
At least 2
High pressure stop off
312
Bagtube
Squash off jacks/pliers
J
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 items
Context of and specific resources for assessment
8.3)
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 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 commissioning and decommissioning gas distribution pipelines.
Assessment of this competency must also be undertaken in either an actual workplace or under a simulated work environment. Assessment must also integrate the key competencies.
Method of assessment
8.4)
This Competency Standard 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 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 learning/assessment 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
8.5)
There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit, however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied Competency Standard Units where listed.
8.6) Evidence that particular key competencies have been achieved within this Competency Standard Unit is in the context of the following Performance Criteria of evidence. See Volume 2, Part 4 for an explanation of Key Competencies and levels of this Training Package.
Key Competencies
Example of Application
Performance Level
How are ideas and information communicated within this competency?
Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:
3
1.8; 3.2
How can information be collected, analysed and organised?
Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:
2
1.1; 1.5
How are activities planned and organised?
Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:
2
1.10; 2.6
How is team work used within this competency?
Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:
1
1.9; 1.11
How are mathematical ideas and techniques used?
Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:
N/A
How are problem solving skills applied?
Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:
2
2.6; 2.7
How is use of technology applied?
Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:
2
3.4
Skills Enabling Employment
8.7)
Evidence that competency in this unit incorporates skills enabling employment is in the context of the following performance. See Volume 2, Part 5 for definitions and an explanation of skills enabling employment.
Skills for Employment
Example of Application
1
Developing and using skills within a real workplace
Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:
All
2
Learning to learn in the workplace
Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:
2.6; 2.7
3
Reflecting on the outcome and process of work task
Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:
3.4; 3.6
4
Interacting and understanding of the context of the work task
Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:
1.4; 1.9; 3.6
5
Planning and organising the meaningful work task
Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:
1.4; 1.5; 1.7; 1.9
6
Performing the work task in non-routine or contingent situations
Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:
2.6
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.
6) 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 the commissioning/decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines. The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills (EKAS) required is given in Volume 2 - Part 2.2 EKAS. It forms an integral part of this unit.
G 3.2.1
Consulting appropriate persons to coordinate work and persons on a Gas Industry workplace
G 3.2.2
Obtain and check materials, tools and equipment necessary to complete the work
G 3.2.3
Prepare plans for commissioning and decommissioning procedures
G 3.2.4
Liaise and communicate with relevant authorities
G 3.2.5
Bring/take pipeline system on/off line
G 3.2.6
Make required adjustments
G 3.2.7
Prepare reports
G 3.2.8
Select and use appropriate tools and equipment to test the pipeline system in accordance with procedures and legislative requirements
G 3.2.9
Undertake final inspections
G 3.2.10
Notify completion of work
7) 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/may be demonstrated in relation to commissioning/decommissioning distribution pipelines.
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:
Appropriate persons (3)
Tools, Materials and Equipment (3)
Appropriate authorities (3)
Pipeline systems (3)
Documentation (3)
Tools, materials and equipment
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
Work schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material lists are received, analysed and confirmed if necessary by site inspection
Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites
OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the commissioning and decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines are identified and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated
Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures
Risk control measures for identified hazards are implemented, prioritised and monitored against the work schedule
Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and established procedures
Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in working order
Relevant persons at worksite are confirmed to be current in First Aid and other related work procedures according to requirements
Liaison and communication with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land-owners is completed so work can be carried out where necessary
Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures
Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements including traffic management plans
OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, excavations, trenches, or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed and currency according to requirements confirmed
Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are applied to commissioning/decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
Commissioning/decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to requirements and established procedures
Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and OHS risks are reported to the authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
Adjustments are made for unplanned events in commissioning/decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines and undertaken within the scope of established procedures
Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills
Reports and ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
Tools and equipment appropriate to the testing requirements are selected and work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with established procedures
Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and established procedures where applicable
Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
Relevant work permits are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements
Final inspections are undertaken and work completion records, reports and information are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
UEGNSG203A - Commission and decommission gas distribution pipelines
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