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

UEGNSG221 Mapping and Delivery Guide
First on site response to gas pipeline emergencies

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEGNSG221 - First on site response to gas pipeline emergencies
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out first on-site response to a gas distribution or transmission pipeline emergency incident, and complete response and relevant documentation.These incidents may include gas escapes, gas outages, security breaches, fires, injury and damage.It includes carrying out first on-site emergency response by assessing the extent of the situation and type of incident, making the area safe and reporting back to response/control centre. It also includes liaising with other authorities and emergency services, remaining on site and maintaining site safety until support arrives as required. 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Gas Distribution and Transmission
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 first on-site emergency response
  • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental measures for the site are identified, obtained and applied
       
Element: Details of incident are confirmed with supervisor, control centre and/or radio room in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Incident response is discussed with relevant person/s to establish and confirm the work schedule
       
Element: WHS/OHS procedures, environmental and sustainable energy measures and workplace policies and procedures are obtained and applied
       
Element: Hazards and threats to the gas pipeline and work site are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures are reported, prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work permits and/or notifications are obtained as required to ensure the work is approved, recorded, coordinated and performed safely in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Resources including person/s, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the work are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
       
Element: Supervisor, coordination centre, emergency authorities and land owners are communicated with regularly to confirm the emergency response in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Person/s participating in the emergency response are fully briefed and responsibilities coordinated and authorised in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Carry out first on-site emergency response
  • WHS/OHS and risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out emergency response are followed
       
Element: A safe work zone is established on site and reported back to relevant stakeholders in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: First aid and other emergency procedures are performed, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and newly identified hazards assessed and WHS/OHS risks and incidents reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Equipment and systems are monitored to ensure correct operation and performance in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
       
Element: Liaison with third parties and relevant stakeholders is maintained to ensure pipeline is monitored and threat to the pipeline is determined and communicated in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Supervisor, coordination centre, emergency authorities and land owners are communicated with regularly to keep them updated on the emergency response in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Preliminary evidence is collected from the scene in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Gathered evidence is analysed and any repairs and/or maintenance required is identified in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Site safety is maintained until support arrives in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Unplanned events, including emergency level being escalated, are referred to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Quality checks are carried out in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete response and relevant documentation
  • WHS/OHS risk control measures for work completion are followed
       
Element: Any incidents and injuries are reported to relevant person/s and followed up in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Incident site, reports, risk control measures and permit conditions are handed over to repair coordinator or relief response person in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Tools, equipment and any surplus resources/materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work permit/s are completed and signed off in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Work completion documentation, records reports and as installed/modified drawing/s are completed and provided to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Debriefing with relevant person/s is conducted to discuss strengths and weaknesses of incident response in accordance with workplace procedures
       

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:

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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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEG Gas Industry Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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 health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental measures for the site are identified, obtained and applied 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS and risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out emergency response are followed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS risk control measures for work completion are followed 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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