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

UEGNSG323A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate transmission pipeline construction plant and equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEGNSG323A - Operate transmission pipeline construction plant and equipment
Description 1) Scope:1.1) DescriptorThis competency standard unit covers the operation of specific plant and equipment dedicated to the construction of transmission pipelines. This competency refers to: Excavator and vacuum lift; Bending machine and mandrels; Internal line up clamp; Tack Rig; Side Boom; Roller Cradles; Rock Saw Bucket; Wheel trencher; Sand Blasting Unit; Thermal Coil; Over ditch wrapping machine; Padding machines; Mitsu Bucket. The competency standard unit has nine (9) specific outcomes as described in the range statement.Note: The outcome of this unit may be used for the purpose of licensing and or registration against one or more of the following plant and equipment: Dozer; Excavator; Grader; Backhoe; Front End Loader; Skid Steer; Heavy Rigid Truck; Rough Terrain Crane. Where a candidate has an existing nationally endorsed competency or state/territory issued license in any of the plant and equipment found in this unit, competency will need to be demonstrated in the relevant endorsement.
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:UEGNSG125A Carry out transmission pipeline construction work activitiesUEGNSG128A Establish a transmission pipeline construction work siteUEGNSG104A Comply with environmental policies and proceduresUEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplaceLiteracy 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 plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction
  • Work instructions are received and confirmed
  • OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed
  • Easement is inspected and assessed using appropriate mediums and civil activities to determine relevant requirements in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • Discussion occurs with all persons to establish and confirm work schedule
  • Suggestions to assist with constructing pipeline easements are made to others involved in the work
  • Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored according to established procedures
  • Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit is received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons
  • Resources including equipment such as tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are obtained and in working order according to established procedures
  • Relevant responsibilities associated with first aid and other related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures and followed in the instance of an incident
  • Third party issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry and community standards
       
Element: Maintain relevant plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction
  • 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 in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements confirmed to eliminate the prospects of incidents
  • Work area is isolated and made safe and civil activities and construction of pipeline easements are carried out in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
  • Easement is constructed and confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures
  • Operational knowledge as applied to potential hazards and safety risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
  • Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
  • Remedial action associated with constructing pipeline easements is dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met
  • Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
       
Element: Complete work closure, documentation and
  • Pipeline easement work undertaken is checked against work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures
  • Accidents and incidents are actioned and reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures
  • 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
  • Appropriate persons are notified of work completion according to established procedures
  • Work completion records, report forms and data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
       


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 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’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 and 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 practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included 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

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: Group A, and 1 of the following Groups: B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J depending on the endorsement.

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 OHS, environmental and cultural legislative and regulatory requirements

Effective communication between operators and ground crew

Deal at least once 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.

B

For Clear & Grade

1 of the following

Operate Dozer

Operate Excavator

Operate Grader

Operate Backhoe

Operate Front End Loader

C

String & Bend

1 of the following

Operate Excavator with vacuum lift

Operate Bending Machine with Mandrel

Operate Side Boom

D

Ditching Operator

1 of the following

Operate Excavator

Operate a Rock Saw

Operate a Bucket Wheel Trencher

E

Welding/Side Boom

1 of the following

Operate a Side Boom

Operate an Internal Line Up Clamp

Tack Rig: Operate a Dozer or Skid Steer

F

Joint Coating

1 of the following

Sand Blasting Rig: Operate a Skid Steer

Operate an Over ditch Wrapping Machine

Operate a Thermal Coil

G

Lower and Lay

1 of the following

Operate Side Booms with Roller Cradles

Operate Excavator

H

Backfill

1 of the following

Operate Padding Machines

Operate Excavator

Operate Grader

Operate Dozer

Operate Front End Loader

I

Hydro Testing Operator

1 of the following

Operate Crane Truck: Heavy Rigid Truck

Operate Side Boom

Operate Rough Terrain Crane

J

Mechanical (minor maintenance)

4 of the following

Carry out mechanical repairs to:

Excavator and vacuum lift

Bending machine and mandrels

Internal line up clamp

Tack Rig

Side Boom

Roller Cradles

Rock Saw

Bucket Wheel trencher

Thermal Coil

Over ditch wrapping machine

Padding machines

Mitsu Bucket

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 by this 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 maintaining pipeline easements.

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 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 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.


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 carrying out work in a gas industry environment.

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

KS01-G323A

Plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction

G 2.3.16

Transmission pipeline construction OHS, environmental and cultural legislative and regulatory requirements

Evidence shall show an understanding of the practical work requirements embedded in the OHS, Environmental and Cultural Legislation and Regulations.

For OHS:

Complete Risk Assessment forms such as Work Permits and JHA’s, JSA’s, JSEA’s, SWM’s etc Hazard Identification

Manual handling

Basic First Aid

MSDS

Understanding how to apply control measures

Emergency Response

Signage

Licenses and tickets

Working at heights

Awareness of confined spaces

For Environmental:

Weed mitigation

Erosion control

Emission laws

Quarantine laws

Licenses

Permits

For Cultural and Heritage Awareness:

Cultural and heritage awareness tagging

Understanding the role of the cultural monitor

Uncovering of cultural/heritage artefacts

Understanding heritage and cultural issues

Understanding legislative and regulatory requirement applicable in working situations

G 2.3.22

Effective communication on a gas transmission pipeline construction site (between operators and ground crews)

Evidence shall show an Knowledge of on-site pipeline construction communication strategies including:

hand signals

satellite phones

radios

G 2.3.24

Operation of transmission pipeline construction plant and equipment

Evidence shall show an understanding the general operating parameters of the following gas industry transmission pipeline plant and equipment:

Compressors

Grader

Dozer

Excavator

Vacuum lift

Bending machine

Bending machine & mandrel

Internal line up clamp

Tack Rig

Side Boom

Roller Cradles

Trenching Equipment

Bucket Wheel trencher

Grit Blasting Unit

Thermal Coil

Padding machines

Mitsu Bucket

Crane (Rough Terrain)

Crane Truck

Flood pump

Squeeze pump

Drying Plant

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.

Specific unit endorsement outcomes

This competency standard unit is presented as a composite unit that has nine (9) specific outcomes. There are nine (9) distinct endorsable outcomes in which competence can be achieved and which is to be reported. This is done because of the high degree of commonality in knowledge, process or function. Reporting the unit with the inclusion of an endorsement allows for the formal identification of the necessary applied skills related to workplace outcomes and at the same time reflects the work classification(s) generally understood by industry. The specific unit outcomes are:

1. Backfill

2. Clear and Grade

3. Ditching

4. Hydro Testing

5. Joint Coating

6. Lower and Lay

7. Mechanical (minor maintenance)

8. String and bend

9. Welding

Note:

The outcome of this unit may be used for the purpose of licensing and or registration against one or more of the following plant and equipment: Dozer; Excavator; Grader; Backhoe; Front End Loader; Skid Steer; Heavy Rigid Truck; Rough Terrain Crane. Where a candidate has an existing nationally endorsed competency or state/territory issued license in any of the plant and equipment found in this unit, competency will need to be demonstrated in the relevant endorsement.

This Unit shall be demonstrated in relation an area of endorsement designated against certain items of plant and equipment. The areas of endorsement and related plant and equipment are as follows:

Backfill

At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment

Padding Machine
Excavator
Grader
Dozer
Front End Loader

Clear and Grade

At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment

Dozer
Excavator
Grader
Backhoe
Front End Loader

Ditching

At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment

Excavator
Rock Saw
Bucket Wheel Trencher

Hydro Testing

At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment

Crane Truck
Side Boom
Rough Terrain Crane

Joint Coating

At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment

Sand Blasting Rig (Skid Steer)
Over Ditch Wrapping Machine
Thermal Coil

Lower and Lay

At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment

Side Boom with Roller Cradles
Excavator

Mechanical (minor maintenance)

At least 4 of the listed items of plant and equipment

Excavator and Vacuum Lift
Bending Machine and Mandrels
Internal Line up Clamp
Tack Rig
Side Boom
Roller Cradles
Rock Saw
Bucket Wheel Trencher
Thermal Coil
Over Ditch Wrapping Machine
Padding Machines
Mitsu Bucket

String and bend

At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment

Excavator
Bending Machine with Mandrels
Side Boom

Welding

At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment

Side Boom
Internal Line up Clamp
Tack Rig

Endorsement

Endorsement in the unit shall be separate for each item of plant and equipment listed in the Range Statement of the unit above, for which competency is attributed. More than one endorsement may be demonstrated.

In addition to the above range of items, 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:

Effective communication on a transmission pipeline construction site between operators and ground crew (eg hand signals etc)

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 instructions are received and confirmed 
OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed 
Easement is inspected and assessed using appropriate mediums and civil activities to determine relevant requirements in accordance with standard operating procedures 
Discussion occurs with all persons to establish and confirm work schedule 
Suggestions to assist with constructing pipeline easements are made to others involved in the work 
Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored according to established procedures 
Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit is received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons 
Resources including equipment such as tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are obtained and in working order according to established procedures 
Relevant responsibilities associated with first aid and other related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures and followed in the instance of an incident 
Third party issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry and community standards 
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 in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements confirmed to eliminate the prospects of incidents 
Work area is isolated and made safe and civil activities and construction of pipeline easements are carried out in accordance with given instructions and established procedures 
Easement is constructed and confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures 
Operational knowledge as applied to potential hazards and safety risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures 
Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures 
Remedial action associated with constructing pipeline easements is dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met 
Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures 
Pipeline easement work undertaken is checked against work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures 
Accidents and incidents are actioned and reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures 
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 
Appropriate persons are notified of work completion according to established procedures 
Work completion records, report forms and data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures 

Forms

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