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

UEGNSG304B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Commission or decommission gas transmission pipelines

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEGNSG304B - Commission or decommission gas transmission pipelines
Description 1) Scope:1.1) DescriptorThis Competency Standard Unit covers the commissioning and decommissioning of gas transmission pipelines. It encompasses the use of relevant tools and equipment; liaison with appropriate authorities; pipeline systems; pipeline control systems; testing.
Employability Skills 5) This unit contains Employability SkillsThe required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application 2)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)4) Competencies4.1)Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed:NilLiteracy and numeracy skills4.2) Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 'Literacy and Numeracy'Reading3Writing3Numeracy3
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 transmission 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 transmission pipelines are obtained 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 prioritised, implemented and monitored against the work schedule
  • Relevant work permits are obtained to access, isolate/de-energise systems 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 issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
  • 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: Commission/decommission gas transmission 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 transmission pipelines to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
  • Commissioning/decommissioning of gas transmission pipelines is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to requirements/established procedures
  • Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
  • Adjustments are made for unplanned events in commissioning/decommissioning of gas transmission pipelines are undertaken with the scope of established procedures
  • Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills
  • Reports and ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
       
Element: Inspect test and notify completion of commissioning/decommissioning gas distribution pipeline(s) work
  • Tools and equipment appropriate to the testing requirements are selected and work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements, anomalies are 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 permit(s) 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.

9) 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

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’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

9.2)

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 — UEG11’. 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

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 employability skills

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/procedures/workplace

Group No

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

Item List

A

All

Relevant knowledge of AS 1697

Relevant knowledge of AS 2885

Relevant knowledge of AS 2865

Interpret technical drawings and symbols.

Documentation complete/correct

Approvals from authorities complete/correct.

Emergency Response procedures

Environmental Code of Practice applied.

Communicate with other authorities and Stakeholders.

B

At Least 2

Steel pipeline coating repair

Steel pipeline coating testing

Steel field joint coating

C

All

Purging Procedures

Compliance with AS 2885

Operation of Gas Detector

Isolate, vent and purge gas pipeline systems

Communication with authorities

Environmental issues.

D

At Least 2

City Gate operation (Pressure Regulator knowledge)

Line Valve operation

Pressure control procedure

E

All

Basic understanding only:

Trenching

Shoring

F

All

Basic understanding only:

Pipeline Cathodic Protection.

Relevant electrical safety.

G

All

Pressure is according to specifications

Final Inspections are carried out

Site rehabilitation carried out

Sign Off Procedures carried out

H

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

9.3)

This unit contains Employability Skills

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 commission/decommissioning gas transmission 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 employability skills.

Method of assessment

9.4)

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

9.5)

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.

UEGNSG102B

Carry out work activities in a utilities industry work environment

UEENEEE101A

Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UEGNSG104B

Comply with environmental policies and procedures

UEGNSG105B

Establish the work site

BSBFLM312B

Contribute to team effectiveness

BSBFLM303C

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

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.

8) 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 transmission pipelines.

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

KS01-G304B

Transmission pipeline commission and decommission

G 3.2.1

Consulting appropriate persons to coordinate work and persons on a Gas Industry workplace

Evidence shall show an understanding of consulting appropriate persons to coordinate work and persons for Gas Industry pipelines (Distribution), indicated by the following:

personnel requirements for an order

reporting structures for equipment faults and dangerous work

communication with appropriate persons, customers and third parties

strategies to facilitate coordination or work with other persons

requirements for and use of qualified specialists.

G 3.3.2

Obtain and check materials, tools and equipment necessary to complete the work

Evidence shall show an understanding of the checking of materials and tools to complete work on Gas Industry pipelines (Transmission), indicated by the following:

relevant OHS and environmental requirements in relation to obtaining and organising required materials

orders to ensure correct materials are specified

procedures to identify correct pipes and fittings, purge substances and equipment

calculation of purge volume and time.

G 3.3.3

Prepare plans for commissioning and decommissioning procedures

Evidence shall show an understanding of the preparation of plans for commissioning and decommissioning procedures for Gas Industry pipelines (Transmission), indicated by the following:

eliminate or contain identified hazards and dangers on site

options for safety plans and non-routine procedures

preparation of plans taking into consideration of requirements and the logical sequencing of procedures to be performed

requirements for planning purge procedures

requirements for ensuring security of supply.

G 3.3.4

Liaise and communicate with relevant authorities

Evidence shall show an understanding of liaising with the relevant authorities in relation to Gas Industry pipelines (Transmission), indicated by the following:

legislative, OHS and environmental requirements applicable to a specific commissioning/decommissioning of a pipeline

authorities that need to be contacted when planning the commissioning/decommissioning of pipeline

requirements and procedures to obtain approvals/permits from relevant authorities

requirements for advising relevant authorities of intended activities

accurate and complete records of all communications with relevant authorities.

G 3.3.5

Bring/take pipeline system on/off line

Evidence shall show an understanding of bringing or taking the pipeline system off line for Gas Industry pipelines (Transmission), indicated by the following:

procedures for establishing and maintaining a safe workplace to relevant OHS and environmental requirements

relevant procedures for bringing/taking pipeline system on/off line

current site emergency procedures

procedures for purging the pipe system

procedures for testing and sealing of pipes

procedures to fit bypass apparatus.

G 3.3.6

Make required adjustments

Evidence shall show an understanding of making the required adjustments to a Gas Industry pipeline (Transmission), indicated by the following:

procedures for regulating and monitoring system pressure

equipment faults and deficiencies in accordance with procedures.

G 3.3.7

Prepare reports

Evidence shall show an understanding of the preparing of reports applicable to Gas Industry pipelines (Transmission), indicated by the following:

procedures and legislative requirements for maintaining appropriate reporting and recording systems

job records and process information to appropriate/relevant department

non-conformances and incidents in accordance with procedures and legislative requirements.

G 3.3.8

Select and use appropriate tools and equipment to test the pipeline system in accordance with procedures and legislative requirements

Evidence shall show an understanding of selecting and using of the appropriate tools and equipment to test pipeline systems in accordance with the appropriate procedures and legislative requirements, indicated by the following:

appropriate tools and equipment to use for testing pipeline systems

use of appropriate test equipment and test substances to accurately test, adjust, calibrate and repair systems

interpreting test results to determine appropriate action

records of all test results in accordance with procedures and legislative requirements.

G 3.3.9

Undertake final inspections

Evidence shall show an understanding of undertaking the inspection of Gas Industry pipelines (Transmission), indicated by the following:

identification of the code requirements that must be met

procedures to monitor electrical and electronic systems and valves and regulators

procedures to follow and assess the quality of work.

G 3.3.10

Notify completion of work

Evidence shall show an understanding of the notification of completion of work procedures in Gas Industry pipelines (Transmission), indicated by the following:

documentation to be completed and processed when the work is completed

authorities/councils that need to be notified in relation to site reinstatement

recording and reporting system accurately and in accordance with procedures.

10) 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 be demonstrated in relation to commissioning/decommissioning gas transmission 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 transmission pipelines are obtained 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 prioritised, implemented and monitored against the work schedule 
Relevant work permits are obtained to access, isolate/de-energise systems 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 issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work 
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 transmission pipelines to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements 
Commissioning/decommissioning of gas transmission pipelines is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to requirements/established procedures 
Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures 
Adjustments are made for unplanned events in commissioning/decommissioning of gas transmission pipelines are undertaken with the scope of established procedures 
Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills 
Reports and ongoing checks of quality of the work 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, anomalies are 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 permit(s) 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 

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