This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to supervise and monitor contractors.

It includes providing information, guidance and direction to contractors to conduct their duties.

This unit does not include the technical expertise required to perform the services, but focuses on supervising and monitoring the process from a contractor management perspective.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare to supervise and monitor contract staff

1.1

Work schedule/s, drawings, plans, job requirements and material lists are obtained and analysed and site inspection conducted, as necessary, to determine the preparation work required for planning and coordination

1.2

Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

Hazards and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) risks are assessed and control measures implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4

Job requirements and workplace procedures for the work are obtained for work sites and communicated to relevant person/s, including contract staff

1.5

WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained for the work being performed and communicated to relevant person/s including contract staff

1.6

Relevant work permit/s are obtained to access and perform the work in accordance with regulatory and job requirements and workplace procedures

1.7

Person/s, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures

1.8

Contractual requirements of person/s performing the work, including relevant qualifications, competency, currency, licenses, site induction and condition of equipment are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.9

First aid officer at the work site is confirmed in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

1.10

Communication issues with relevant stakeholders are resolved and work coordinated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures

1.11

Person/s participating in the work, including contract staff, are briefed and responsibilities coordinated and authorised in accordance with workplace procedures

1.12

Site is prepared to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures

1.13

Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with job requirements and traffic management plan

2

Monitor and supervise contractor activities

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and policies and procedures are followed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Hazardous activities are safely conducted by contractors in accordance with job instructions, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2.3

Contractor activities are monitored and supervised to ensure job completion in agreed timeframes and to industry standards with a minimum of waste in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

2.4

Contractor activity is supervised in accordance with the work schedule and workplace procedures

2.5

Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised, hazards and WHS/OHS risks and incidents are assessed and reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6

Unplanned events encountered when monitoring and supervising contractor activity are identified and actioned in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures

2.7

Problem-solving and troubleshooting techniques are applied to problems encountered when monitoring and supervising contractor activity

2.8

Quality and safety checks of the contractor work are undertaken in accordance with job and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3

Complete monitoring and supervision records

3.1

Inspection of the contract job is checked against work schedule for conformance with job requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

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

3.3

Waste materials are safely disposed of and work site is rehabilitated/cleaned up and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

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

3.5

Relevant work permit/s are signed off and equipment returned to service in accordance with job and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3.6

Data is recorded and work completion records, reports and as installed/modified drawings and documentation are completed, processed and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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.

Gas Industry

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