This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to work in proximity of gas transmission construction plant and equipment, and complete work and documentation in accordance with relevant legislations, codes of practice, regulations, industry standards and workplace procedures.

It includes the operating parameters and safety issues of a range of specific plant and equipment dedicated to the construction of transmission pipelines at a construction work site.

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 work in proximity of plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures and environmental measures for the site are identified, obtained and applied

1.2

Job requirements and workplace procedures for the site are obtained and discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule

1.3

WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4

Easement is inspected and assessed to determine relevant requirements in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit and/or relevant notification is obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

1.7

Equipment, plant, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the work are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

1.8

Relevant person/s are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved

1.9

Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required for the work are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures

1.10

Responsibilities for first aid, emergencies and work safety procedures for an incident at the worksite are checked and confirmed with relevant person/s

1.11

Third-party issues are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

1.12

Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Work in proximity of plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed

2.2

Materials, tools, equipment and measuring devices required for the work are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.3

Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures and job instructions

2.4

Work is carried out to the required standard, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits, and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles

2.5

WHS/OHS risks and incidents are reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6

Unplanned events are referred to the authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Remedial action required when constructing pipeline easements is dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures

2.8

Quality and safety checks are carried out in accordance with work instructions and workplace procedures

3

Complete work and relevant documentation

3.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures for work completion are followed

3.2

Work site is tidied and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Work completion documentation is completed accurately and provided to relevant person/s 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.

backfilling must include at least one (1) of the following items of plant and equipment:

padding machine

excavator

grader

dozer

front end loader

clearing and grading must include at least one (l) of the following items of plant and equipment:

dozer

excavator

grader

backhoe

front end loader

ditching must include at least one (1) of the following items of plant and equipment:

excavator

rock saw

bucket wheel trencher

hydro-testing must include at least one (1) of the following items of plant and equipment:

crane truck

side boom

rough terrain crane

joint coating must include at least one (1) of the following items of plant and equipment:

sand blasting rig (skid steer)

over ditch wrapping machine

thermal coil

lowering and laying must include at least one (1) of the following items of plant and equipment:

side boom with roller cradles

excavator

performing mechanical (minor maintenance) must include at least four (4) of the following items of plant and equipment:

excavator and vacuum lift

bending machine and mandrels

internal line up clamp

tack rig

side boom

roller cradles

rock saw

bucket wheel trencher

thermal coil

over ditch wrapping machine

padding machines

mitsu bucket

stringing and bending must include at least one (1) of the following items of plant and equipment:

excavator

bending machine with mandrels

side boom

Gas Industry

Transmission