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

UEGNSG354 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Control excavations in the vicinity of gas transmission pipelines

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEGNSG354 - Control excavations in the vicinity of gas transmission pipelines
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan, control and monitor excavations in the vicinity of gas transmission pipelines to ensure the integrity of the pipeline is not compromised.It includes applying relevant legislation, code of practice, regulations and workplace procedures, and completing work and relevant documentation.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 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 to control excavations in the vicinity of gas transmission pipelines
  • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied to ensure safe systems of work are followed
       
Element: Works schedule/s, job requirements, drawings, plans, materials and equipment are examined to assess the extent of required work preparation
       
Element: Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Utility assets are identified by contacting responsible authorities
       
Element: WHS/OHS and environmental risk control measures are identified, evaluated and prioritised against the work schedule
       
Element: Job requirements and workplace procedures for the work are obtained for all work sites and communicated to relevant person/s
       
Element: Relevant work permits/authorisations are obtained to coordinate the work in accordance with regulatory and job requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Resources, including person/s, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for the job are identified, scheduled, coordinated and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Clients are provided with possible solutions and options within the scope, acceptable cost and requirements
       
Element: Communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and work coordinated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures
       
Element: Person/s participating in the work are briefed, inducted and responsibilities coordinated and authorised in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Monitorand control excavation in the vicinity of gas transmission pipelines
  • WHS/OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
       
Element: Analysis of information to identify key issues is undertaken, as required, and information is evaluated for relevance and validity to the requirements
       
Element: First aid and other related work procedures are performed in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Hazardous activities are safely exercised in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements
       
Element: Equipment faults are identified through inspection and testing of operational equipment in accordance with work schedule and requirements
       
Element: Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and WHS/OHS risks assessed and reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Operating conditions of equipment are monitored in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Excavation is benched or shoring is used in accordance with relevant legislation and requirements
       
Element: Other utility assets are located and confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to identify any repairs or maintenance required in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Solutions to unplanned events and non-routine problems are identified and actioned in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Quality and safety checks of the work are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures and community and industry standards
       
Element: Complete work and relevant documentation
  • Excavation work is checked against work schedule for conformance and anomalies and proposed solutions are reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Accidents and injuries are reported and followed up in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Work site is rehabilitated/cleaned up and confirmed safe in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Relevant work permit/s are signed off in accordance with job requirements
       
Element: Work completion records, reports, documentation and as installed/modified drawing/s are completed, processed and appropriate person/s notified
       

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), environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied to ensure safe systems of work are followed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excavation work is checked against work schedule for conformance and anomalies and proposed solutions are reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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