UEGNSG108A
Operate and monitor pipeline control systems

1) This Unit covers operating and monitoring of pipeline systems (including valve systems, instrument and control systems prime movers, compression systems). This competency standard refers to Pipeline Control Systems; Prime Movers; Instrument and Control Systems; Valve Systems; Emergency Response procedures; Relevant Persons; Tools, Equipment and Testing Devices; Types of Faults and Reports.

Application

3)

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.


Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit(s)

2)

Competencies

2.1)

Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed:

Nil


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Plan for operation

1.1

Operational area is checked for hazards and the works schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material lists are detailed, analysed if necessary by site inspection and the extent of the preparation of the work determined for planning and coordination

1.2

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

1.3

Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule

1.4

Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites

1.5

OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the work are identified to ensure safe systems of work are followed

1.6

Relevant work permits are secured to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and established procedures

1.7

Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled, coordinated and confirmed in a safe and technical working order

1.8

Clients are provided with possible solutions and options within the scope, acceptable cost and requirements

1.9

Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work

1.10

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

1.11

Status of the system is sought through communication with pipeline control centre in accordance with established procedures

2

Operate and monitor system

2.1

OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards

2.2

First Aid and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and established procedures

2.3

Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and aloft, use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements

2.4

Equipment faults are identified through inspection and testing of operational equipment in accordance with a work schedule and to requirements

2.5

Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards assessed and OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures

2.6

Operating conditions of equipment are monitored through gauge levels, temperatures, flow indicators in order to determine performance of equipment and system

2.7

Information concerning the operation of the pipeline system is monitored and conveyed to relevant persons to ensure safe and efficient operation of the pipeline system

2.8

Fault finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to operational systems and equipment to identify any repairs or maintenance that is required according to requirements and established procedures

2.9

Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are applied to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements

2.10

Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned using acquired Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills according to requirements

2.11

Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure a quality like outcome is achieved for the client and to a community and industry standard

3

Shutdown system and equipment

3.1

Work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies which are reported and solutions identified in accordance with established procedures

3.2

Accidents and injuries are reported and followed up in accordance with requirements and established procedures

3.3

Work site is rehabilitated/cleaned up and confirmed safe and in accordance with established procedures

3.4

Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures

3.5

Relevant work permit(s) are signed off accordance with requirements

3.6

Works completion records, reports as installed/modified drawing(s) and documentation and information is confirmed, processed and the appropriate persons notified

Required Skills

6) 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 operating and monitoring pipeline control systems. The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills (EKAS) required is given in Volume 2 - Part 2.2 EKAS. It forms an integral part of this unit.

G 4.1.1

Operating and supervising in the Gas Industry

G 4.1.2

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

G 4.1.3

Communicating in the Gas Industry at a supervisory level

G 4.1.4

Gas Industry products and services

G 4.1.5

Interpreting Gas Industry drawings

Evidence Required

8) 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

8.1)

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

8.2)

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 UEG06'. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of Performance Criteria 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 skills enabling employment

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/materials/procedures/
workplaces/other variables

Group No

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

Item List

A

All

Interpret technical drawings and symbols

Ensure emergency response procedures are in place

Communicate with other authorities and stakeholders

Communicate schedules/coordinate to persons

Ensure practical application of AS2865

Interpret MSDSs

Carry out job safety analysis

Obtain work permit

Use and interpret dial before you dig or its equivalent report

B

At least 3

Excavation

Trenching

Shoring

Stitch bore

Horizontal drilling

Directional drilling

C

At least 3

Nylon (polymide) pipeline laying techniques

Nylon gluing/stop off

Horizontal drilling

Directional drilling

D

At least 5

PE pipeline laying techniques

Large diameter PE

PE electro fusion

PE butt fusion

Saddle fusion

Socket fusion

PE stop off

Compression couplings or flanges

Connection of PE to nylon

Practical application of AS3723 Installation and Maintenance of plastic pipe systems

E

At least 4

UPVC pipeline laying techniques

UPVC solvent cemented joints

UPVC moulded joints

UPVC stop off

UPVC couplings or flanges

Connection of UPVC to steel

Practical application of AS3723 Installation and maintenance of plastic pipe systems

F

At least 2

Steel pipeline coating repair

Steel pipeline coating testing (Jeeper)

Steel, field joint coating

G

At least 3

Connection of PE to steel mains

Steel mains welding

Steel mains repair

Sleeve application

Clamp application

Hot tap and stopple

H

All

Isolate, vent and purge gas pipeline systems

Operation of gas detector

Operate service locator

Where relevant, calculate nitrogen volume needed

I

At least 2

High pressure stop off

312

Bagtube

Squash off jacks/squash off pliers

J

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

8.3)

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 operating and monitoring pipeline control systems

Assessment of this competency must also be undertaken in either an actual workplace or under a simulated work environment. Assessment must also integrate the key competencies in section 8.6 of this competency standard.

Method of assessment

8.4)

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

8.5)

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 Units where listed.

BSBFLM405A

Implement operational plans

BSBCMN411A

Monitor a safe workplace

Key Competencies

8.6)

Evidence that particular Key Competencies have been achieved within this Unit is in the context of the following Performance Criteria of evidence.

Key Competencies

Example of Application

Performance Level

How are ideas and information communicated within this competency?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

3

1.4; 1.8; 1.9; 1.10

How can information be collected, analysed and organised?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2

1.2; 1.3

How are activities planned and organised?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2

1.2; 1.7; 2.5

How is team work used within this competency?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2

1.2; 1.4; 1.10

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

N/A

How are problem solving skills applied?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2

2.10

How is use of technology applied?

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2

3.6

Skills Enabling Employment

8.7)

Evidence that competency in this unit incorporates skills enabling employment is in the context of the following performance.

Skills for Employment

Example of Application

1

Developing and using skills within a real workplace

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

All

2

Learning to learn in the workplace

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1.3; 2.10

3

Reflecting on the outcome and process of work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

3.6

4

Interacting and understanding of the context of the work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1.4; 1.9; 2.10

5

Planning and organising the meaningful work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

1.3

6

Performing the work task in non-routine or contingent situations

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application:

2.10


Range Statement

7) 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 Unit shall/may be demonstrated in relation to operating and monitoring pipeline control systems. 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:

Pipeline control systems

Prime movers

Instrument and control system

Valve system

Emergency responses

Relevant persons

Tools, equipment and testing devices

Types of faults

Reports


Sectors

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

Refer to the Evidence Guide


Licensing Information

License to practice

3.1)

The skills and knowledge described in this unit are not subject to licence regulation other than those directly related to Occupational Health and Safety, gas/electricity/water industry safety and compliance, industrial relations, environmental protection, telecommunications, anti discrimination and training. Commonwealth, State/Territory or Local Government legislation and regulations may exist that limit the age at which a person can operate certain equipment.