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

UEGNSG712 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Read and record meter readings

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEGNSG712 - Read and record meter readings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan meter reading routines/sequences, carry out meter readings, complete the reading and record utilities industries meter reading data. It includes efficient planning and scheduling of routes that include availability of competent meter readers, vehicles and relevant meter reading equipment. It also includes scheduling, sequencing a route for others, accessing account information and records relating to previous readings, recording meter readings, determining damage or faults to meters and updating records to show new and changed information.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 Support Services
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 and record meter reading routine/sequence
  • Work instructions are obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s and routes planned and mapped to correspond with schedule requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Records on previous routes and meter readings are obtained and confirmed against the work schedule in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures, environmental and sustainable energy measures and workplace policies and procedures for the work are obtained and applied
       
Element: Suggestions to assist with the route planning, reading and recording of meters are made to others involved in the work as required
       
Element: Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit/authorisation is obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Resources, including equipment, tools, personal protective equipment (PPE) and route sequences, are obtained and checked for correct working operation and safety in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
       
Element: Responsibilities for work safety and emergency procedures at the work site are confirmed with relevant person/s and job requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Client issues are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with industry and community standards and workplace procedures
       
Element: Records are maintained in accordance with job instructions and work schedule for a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Carry out meter reading process
  • WHS/OHS and risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures are followed
       
Element: Relevant materials, tools, equipment and devices are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
       
Element: Meter reading is carried out to the required quality standard, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, equipment, and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
       
Element: Meter reading and data recording is carried out in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
       
Element: Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised, and newly identified hazards WHS/OHS risks assessed and reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Unplanned events or conditions are referred to the relevant person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Problem-solving techniques are applied to deal with unplanned events or conditions encountered at work site to ensure work instructions and workplace procedures are met
       
Element: Quality checks of the work are undertaken in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete meter reading and record meter readings
  • WHS/OHS risk control measures for work completion are followed
       
Element: Accidents and incidents are actioned and reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work site is tidied and made safe in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
       
Element: Tools, equipment and any surplus resources/materials are cleaned, checked and stored securely in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work completion records, report forms and data sheets are completed accurately, with unusually high or low meter readings noted and new or changed information updated in accordance with job instructions and 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 instructions are obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s and routes planned and mapped to correspond with schedule requirements in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS and risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures are followed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS risk control measures for work completion are followed 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

UEGNSG712 - Read and record meter readings
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Assessment Record Sheet

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