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Evidence Guide: PMASUP344 - Monitor and control repairs and modifications on operational pipe

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PMASUP344 - Monitor and control repairs and modifications on operational pipe

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare and plan for pipeline repair or modifications

  1. Examine the work area and ensure there is adequate access to the affected section of the pipeline
  2. Identify any on-site hazards or irregularities
  3. Obtain plans, instructions, relevant codes and drawings of proposed works
  4. Ensure pipeline repairers are aware of site hazards and confirm that a permit to work has been issued
  5. Convey information concerning the identified repair/modification to all parties concerned with the repair
  6. Inform third-parties of the need for access to the site, as necessary
Examine the work area and ensure there is adequate access to the affected section of the pipeline

Completed
Date:

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Identify any on-site hazards or irregularities

Completed
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Obtain plans, instructions, relevant codes and drawings of proposed works

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure pipeline repairers are aware of site hazards and confirm that a permit to work has been issued

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convey information concerning the identified repair/modification to all parties concerned with the repair

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inform third-parties of the need for access to the site, as necessary

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor pipe welding, cutting and fabrication

  1. Ensure the pipeline system is prepared in accordance with procedures and made safe for work to commence
  2. Monitor the work to ensure that welding, stoppling or modifications are carried out according to the approved work plan
  3. Verify that the necessary inspection and testing is conducted on the repaired or modification area
  4. Confirm that test results are valid and that the work has been conducted to specification
  5. Facilitate site clean-up to remove waste materials and debris and restore the site to original condition
  6. Sign off the permit to work at the completion of the work
  7. Ensure that all environmental and heritage obligations are met
Ensure the pipeline system is prepared in accordance with procedures and made safe for work to commence

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor the work to ensure that welding, stoppling or modifications are carried out according to the approved work plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verify that the necessary inspection and testing is conducted on the repaired or modification area

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm that test results are valid and that the work has been conducted to specification

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facilitate site clean-up to remove waste materials and debris and restore the site to original condition

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sign off the permit to work at the completion of the work

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that all environmental and heritage obligations are met

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommission pipeline

  1. Contact the control centre and advise when repairs are completed successfully and arrange for the system to be brought back on line
  2. Where the line has been manually isolated, restore pipeline operation when authorised to do so
  3. Inspect the area of the pipeline subject to the permit to work for any sign of leakage or defects
  4. Confirm the pipeline is holding pressure and the system is meeting operational requirements
Contact the control centre and advise when repairs are completed successfully and arrange for the system to be brought back on line

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where the line has been manually isolated, restore pipeline operation when authorised to do so

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect the area of the pipeline subject to the permit to work for any sign of leakage or defects

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm the pipeline is holding pressure and the system is meeting operational requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Complete reports and documentation

  1. Complete site reports and documentation as required by regulatory bodies or company procedures
  2. Ensure site drawings are updated to show accurate location of repair or modification
  3. Liaise with relevant company departments to ensure all records and drawings are updated to reflect the repair/modification
Complete site reports and documentation as required by regulatory bodies or company procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure site drawings are updated to show accurate location of repair or modification

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liaise with relevant company departments to ensure all records and drawings are updated to reflect the repair/modification

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control hazards

  1. Identify hazards in the pipeline system work area
  2. Assess the risks arising from those hazards
  3. Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care
Identify hazards in the pipeline system work area

Completed
Date:

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Assess the risks arising from those hazards

Completed
Date:

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Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respond to problems

  1. Identify possible problems in pipeline or process
  2. Determine problems needing action
  3. Determine possible fault causes
  4. Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
  5. Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred
  6. Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person
Identify possible problems in pipeline or process

Completed
Date:

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Determine problems needing action

Completed
Date:

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Determine possible fault causes

Completed
Date:

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Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility

Completed
Date:

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Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Completed
Date:

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare and plan for pipeline repair or modifications

1.1

Examine the work area and ensure there is adequate access to the affected section of the pipeline

1.2

Identify any on-site hazards or irregularities

1.3

Obtain plans, instructions, relevant codes and drawings of proposed works

1.4

Ensure pipeline repairers are aware of site hazards and confirm that a permit to work has been issued

1.5

Convey information concerning the identified repair/modification to all parties concerned with the repair

1.6

Inform third-parties of the need for access to the site, as necessary

2

Monitor pipe welding, cutting and fabrication

2.1

Ensure the pipeline system is prepared in accordance with procedures and made safe for work to commence

2.2

Monitor the work to ensure that welding, stoppling or modifications are carried out according to the approved work plan

2.3

Verify that the necessary inspection and testing is conducted on the repaired or modification area

2.4

Confirm that test results are valid and that the work has been conducted to specification

2.5

Facilitate site clean-up to remove waste materials and debris and restore the site to original condition

2.6

Sign off the permit to work at the completion of the work

2.7

Ensure that all environmental and heritage obligations are met

3

Recommission pipeline

3.1

Contact the control centre and advise when repairs are completed successfully and arrange for the system to be brought back on line

3.2

Where the line has been manually isolated, restore pipeline operation when authorised to do so

3.3

Inspect the area of the pipeline subject to the permit to work for any sign of leakage or defects

3.4

Confirm the pipeline is holding pressure and the system is meeting operational requirements

4

Complete reports and documentation

4.1

Complete site reports and documentation as required by regulatory bodies or company procedures

4.2

Ensure site drawings are updated to show accurate location of repair or modification

4.3

Liaise with relevant company departments to ensure all records and drawings are updated to reflect the repair/modification

5

Control hazards

5.1

Identify hazards in the pipeline system work area

5.2

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

5.3

Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care

6

Respond to problems

6.1

Identify possible problems in pipeline or process

6.2

Determine problems needing action

6.3

Determine possible fault causes

6.4

Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility

6.5

Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

6.6

Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare and plan for pipeline repair or modifications

1.1

Examine the work area and ensure there is adequate access to the affected section of the pipeline

1.2

Identify any on-site hazards or irregularities

1.3

Obtain plans, instructions, relevant codes and drawings of proposed works

1.4

Ensure pipeline repairers are aware of site hazards and confirm that a permit to work has been issued

1.5

Convey information concerning the identified repair/modification to all parties concerned with the repair

1.6

Inform third-parties of the need for access to the site, as necessary

2

Monitor pipe welding, cutting and fabrication

2.1

Ensure the pipeline system is prepared in accordance with procedures and made safe for work to commence

2.2

Monitor the work to ensure that welding, stoppling or modifications are carried out according to the approved work plan

2.3

Verify that the necessary inspection and testing is conducted on the repaired or modification area

2.4

Confirm that test results are valid and that the work has been conducted to specification

2.5

Facilitate site clean-up to remove waste materials and debris and restore the site to original condition

2.6

Sign off the permit to work at the completion of the work

2.7

Ensure that all environmental and heritage obligations are met

3

Recommission pipeline

3.1

Contact the control centre and advise when repairs are completed successfully and arrange for the system to be brought back on line

3.2

Where the line has been manually isolated, restore pipeline operation when authorised to do so

3.3

Inspect the area of the pipeline subject to the permit to work for any sign of leakage or defects

3.4

Confirm the pipeline is holding pressure and the system is meeting operational requirements

4

Complete reports and documentation

4.1

Complete site reports and documentation as required by regulatory bodies or company procedures

4.2

Ensure site drawings are updated to show accurate location of repair or modification

4.3

Liaise with relevant company departments to ensure all records and drawings are updated to reflect the repair/modification

5

Control hazards

5.1

Identify hazards in the pipeline system work area

5.2

Assess the risks arising from those hazards

5.3

Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care

6

Respond to problems

6.1

Identify possible problems in pipeline or process

6.2

Determine problems needing action

6.3

Determine possible fault causes

6.4

Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility

6.5

Follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

6.6

Report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:

ensure work, safety and permit requirements are conveyed clearly to relevant parties

ensure preparations, work and testing are carried out according to requirements

identify hazards and risks and apply risk control procedures

communicate effectively with team/workgroup, supervisors and other personnel

distinguish between causes of problems/alarm/fault indications, such as:

leakages

blockages

instrument failure

mechanical failure

ice formation

flow variations

recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems

complete forms and documentation.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

welding and cutting techniques on operational pipeline systems

hot tap and stoppling techniques

inspection techniques

pipeline codes and standards

pipeline drawings and plans

the operation of pipe cutting equipment

the operation of lifting and moving equipment

fitting of pipeline repair clamps and sleeves

excavation of pipelines

regulatory framework

organisation procedures, including those covering

safety, emergency and hazard control

work permit systems

maintenance

quality assurance

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

hierarchy of control.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

plant services (steam, condensate and cooling water)

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

remoteness

other hazards that might arise

Routine problems

Routine problems are predictable and have known solutions and include one or more of the following:

lifting equipment failures

fire and explosion

burns

atmospheric hazards

manual handling hazards

static electricity

Non-routine problems

Non-routine problems are unexpected problems, or variations of previous problems and must be resolved by applying operational knowledge to develop new solutions, either individually or in collaboration with relevant experts, to:

determine problems needing action

determine possible fault causes

develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution

follow through items initiated until final resolution has occurred

report problems outside area of responsibility to designated person

Operational knowledge includes one or more of the following:

procedures

training

technical information, such as journals and engineering specifications

remembered experience

relevant knowledge obtained from appropriate people

Pipeline system

This unit of competency includes all such items of equipment and unit operations which form part of the pipeline system, including as appropriate to the facility:

non-destructive testing equipment, such as radiographic, dye penetrant and ultrasonic

pipe cutting and repair equipment

air/gas movers

lifting equipment

plans and drawings