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

UEGNSG501B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEGNSG501B - Operate gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand
Description 1) Scope:1.1) DescriptorThis competency standard covers the assessing and responding to anticipated demand. This competency standard also refers to Industry products and services; Authoritative sources; Product information; Stakeholders; Organisational requirements; Interpersonal skills; Nominated person(s); Product and service issues.
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)UEGNSG203B Commission and decommission gas distribution pipelinesOrUEGNSG304B Commission/decommission gas transmission pipelinesLiteracy 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’Reading4Writing4Numeracy4
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: Plan to operate gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand
  • Information, requirements and established procedures are detailed, analysed and the extent of the preparation of the work determined for planning and coordination
  • Work is prioritised and sequenced for the most efficient and effective outcome following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes to a quality standard and in accordance with established procedures
  • Risk control measures for identified hazards are prioritised, implemented and evaluated against the work schedule
  • Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites
  • Communicate with Gas Industry stakeholders, produce gas schedule based on bid and or nomination information
  • Operation is carried out in accordance with organisational procedures
  • OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the work are identified to ensure safe systems of work are followed
  • Relevant stakeholders are provided with possible solutions and options within the scope, acceptable cost and requirements
  • Liaison and communication issues with relevant stakeholders are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
  • Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities coordinated and authorised where applicable in accordance with establish procedures
       
Element: Operate gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand
  • OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
  • Work is performed and coordinated in accordance with a work schedule and to requirements
  • Remedial actions are taken to overcome any shortfalls encountered in the work schedule according to requirements and established procedures
  • Schedule is produced according to the information collected in accordance with established procedures
  • Any abnormal conditions are recognised and responded to in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Solutions to problems are identified and actioned using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills according to requirements
  • Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with requirements and established procedures
       
Element: Complete and review operation of gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand
  • Work undertaken is checked against schedule for conformance with requirements, anomalies are reported in accordance with established procedures
  • Works completion records, reports, documentation and information is confirmed, processed and the appropriate persons notified as per established procedures
       


Evidence Required

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9) The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard 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 practiced. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample 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

At least 1

Work site context:

Gas Industry production, transmission and distribution areas

Location — control centres or other places where communication processes occur

B

All

Use of relevant computer systems

Work requests from other parties

Relevant procedures for equipment use

Perform work under or without supervision

Work carried out in regular or specified timeframe

Written requests and reports

C

All

Locate, interpret and apply relevant information

Analyse process functions and problems

Apply relevant customer service policies and procedures

Use appropriate workplace language and communication technologies and techniques

Maintain relevant workplace records

Demonstrate understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills associated with this competency standard

Demonstration of each element on several occasions

D

At least one occasion

Deal with unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions incor-porated in holistic assessment with above listed items

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 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 operating gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 assessing and responding to anticipated demand.

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

KS01-G501B

Meeting nominated demand

G 4.1.2

Understand the effective operation of Gas Industry plant, equipment and materials

Evidence shall show an understanding of the effective operation of Gas Industry plant, equipment and materials, indicated by the following:

understand and apply of relevant industry engineering terminology and units

understanding of pipeline system operating parameters

demonstrate operational knowledge of systems such as pumps, compressors, regulation, shutdown equipment, measurement systems by on-site or remote operation as applicable.

understanding of relevant inspection and testing procedures for applicable plant and equipment

understanding the process of commissioning and decommissioning of relevant equipment such as pipework, vessels and compressors, including on-site and remote operation as applicable.

Understanding the characteristics of gas flows including compressed and non-compressed operations

Understanding the characteristics, operation, capabilities and limitations of applicable tools and equipment including prime movers, compression and control systems, pipeline facilities and associated equipment

understanding the operation of gas analysis and measuring equipment

G 4.1.3

Communicate effectively in the Gas Industry at a supervisory level

Evidence shall show an understanding of communication techniques required in supervisory roles in the Gas Industry, indicated by the following:

communicate effectively with a variety of Gas Industry stakeholders, using strategies for dealing with difficult situations. The communication includes oral, written or electronic communications, : with various stakeholders including:

workplace colleagues

workplace managers

relevant customers and suppliers

regulatory bodies

property/land owners (including traditional land owners) and tenants

emergency response organisations

G 4.1.4

Understand Gas Industry products, processes and characteristics

Evidence shall show a comprehensive understanding of Gas Industry products and characteristics, indicated by the following:

understand the Gas Industry products and the characteristics and tolerances of the product including:

principles of applicable gas laws

gas pressure

gas temperature

compressibility

relative density – specific gravity

hydrocarbon and water dew points

components of applicable natural gases including LPG

standard gas conditions

combustion

venting and purging principles

Effects of temperature and pressure on infrastructure

G 4.1.7

Complete Gas Industry reports and documentation

Evidence shall show an understanding and application of completing and interpreting enterprise-specific supervisory level Gas Industry reports including ,but not limited to:

periodic operational reports

budget reports and summaries

regulatory reporting requirements

G 4.1.8

Use a personal computer

Evidence shall demonstrate requirements to use personal computer and undertake fundamental tasks, indicated by the following:

send, answer and manage emails

access the Internet for research purposes

write documents using a word processing program

develop a basic spreadsheet using a spreadsheet program

apply formatting including cutting and pasting across a variety of computer applications (eg from excel to word)

G 4.1.9

Supervise transmission pipeline operations

Evidence shall show an understanding, applicable at a supervisory level, of gas transmission pipelines, indicated by the following:

pipeline threats, identification and control

pinpointing pipeline locations

excavation machinery and their effects used near pipelines

pipeline specifications

coatings for corrosion protection

HB105 Guide to Pipeline Risk Assessment in accordance with AS2885 Part 1 and Part 3

applicable pipeline legislation, regulatory and advisory standards and codes of practice.

G 4.1.16

Demonstrate operational understanding of Gas Industry facilities and infrastructure

Evidence shall show an operational understanding required at a supervisory level for applicable Gas Industry facilities and infrastructure, including, but not limited to:

regulation and metering facilities

compression facilities

gas processing facilities such as coal seam methane plants

LPG processing facilities

scraper stations and pigging facilities

odourisation facilities

reference to relevant operating policies and procedures

G 4.1.17

Demonstrate knowledge of pipeline systems

Evidence shall show an understanding required at a Gas Industry supervisory level of general principles associated with pipelines and other gas infrastructure, indicated by the following:

identification, control and management of relevant threats against pipeline infrastructure and facilities

identification of pipeline locations

application of guidelines for the use of excavation machinery near pipelines and infrastructure and damage

operational specifications and safe working limitations of pipelines and infrastructure

principles of cathodic protection and corrosion mitigation

HB105 Guide to pipeline risk assessment in accordance with AS2885.1, AS2885 Part 3

applicable pipeline legislation, regulations, advisory standards and codes of practice.

G 4.1.19

Understand and apply commercial agreements in a Gas Industry environment

Evidence shall show an understanding of the knowledge of gas industry commercial agreements, indicated by the following:

understanding the application of applicable commercial agreements and contractual requirements including, but not limited to:

Gas Supply Agreements (GSA)

Gas Transportation Agreements (GTA)

Gas Processing Agreements (GPA)

Gas Imbalance Trading procedures

Spot market contracts

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 assessing and responding to anticipated demand.

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:

Areas to control

Gas infrastructure

Records/reports

Information systems

Industry products and services

Authoritative sources

Product information

Stakeholders

Organisational requirements

Interpersonal skills

Nominated person(s)

Product and service issues

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
Information, requirements and established procedures are detailed, analysed and the extent of the preparation of the work determined for planning and coordination 
Work is prioritised and sequenced for the most efficient and effective outcome following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes to a quality standard and in accordance with established procedures 
Risk control measures for identified hazards are prioritised, implemented and evaluated against the work schedule 
Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites 
Communicate with Gas Industry stakeholders, produce gas schedule based on bid and or nomination information 
Operation is carried out in accordance with organisational procedures 
OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the work are identified to ensure safe systems of work are followed 
Relevant stakeholders are provided with possible solutions and options within the scope, acceptable cost and requirements 
Liaison and communication issues with relevant stakeholders are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work 
Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities coordinated and authorised where applicable in accordance with establish procedures 
OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards 
Work is performed and coordinated in accordance with a work schedule and to requirements 
Remedial actions are taken to overcome any shortfalls encountered in the work schedule according to requirements and established procedures 
Schedule is produced according to the information collected in accordance with established procedures 
Any abnormal conditions are recognised and responded to in accordance with organisational procedures 
Solutions to problems are identified and actioned using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills according to requirements 
Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with requirements and established procedures 
Work undertaken is checked against schedule for conformance with requirements, anomalies are reported in accordance with established procedures 
Works completion records, reports, documentation and information is confirmed, processed and the appropriate persons notified as per established procedures 

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