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Evidence Guide: UEGNSG003A - Locate, prove and protect gas distribution assets

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

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UEGNSG003A - Locate, prove and protect gas distribution assets

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

Prepare to locate, prove and protect gas distribution assets

  1. Instructions for the preparation of the work activity are received and confirmed to ensure clear understanding
  2. OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are received and confirmed to ensure they are understood as to be applied in the carrying out of the work
  3. Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment needed to locate, prove and protect gas distribution assets are identified, scheduled and checked to ensure they work correctly as intended and are safe to use in accordance with established procedures
  4. Appropriate persons are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved
  5. Resources and materials needed to locate, prove and protect gas distribution assets are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with established procedures
  6. Schedule of work including practices for working safely are confirmed in accordance with established procedures
Instructions for the preparation of the work activity are received and confirmed to ensure clear understanding

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OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are received and confirmed to ensure they are understood as to be applied in the carrying out of the work

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Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment needed to locate, prove and protect gas distribution assets are identified, scheduled and checked to ensure they work correctly as intended and are safe to use in accordance with established procedures

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Appropriate persons are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved

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Resources and materials needed to locate, prove and protect gas distribution assets are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with established procedures

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Schedule of work including practices for working safely are confirmed in accordance with established procedures

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Carry out the location, proving and protecting of gas distribution assets

  1. OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices required for the locating, proving and protection of gas distribution assets are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
  2. Further instructions are sought from appropriate persons for unplanned events or conditions occurring
  3. Standard operating procedures are followed effectively and the appropriate tools are used correctly to locate and prove the location of the gas distribution assets
  4. Gas distribution asset location is clearly marked
  5. Effective communication occurs with third parties prior to undertaking activities to ensure the protection of the gas distribution asset
  6. Schedule of work is regularly checked and followed to ensure work is completed in an agreed time, to a quality standard and with a minimum of waste
OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices required for the locating, proving and protection of gas distribution assets are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards

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Further instructions are sought from appropriate persons for unplanned events or conditions occurring

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Standard operating procedures are followed effectively and the appropriate tools are used correctly to locate and prove the location of the gas distribution assets

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Gas distribution asset location is clearly marked

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Effective communication occurs with third parties prior to undertaking activities to ensure the protection of the gas distribution asset

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Schedule of work is regularly checked and followed to ensure work is completed in an agreed time, to a quality standard and with a minimum of waste

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Completion of relevant documentation for locating, proving and protecting gas distribution assets is undertaken

  1. Appropriate persons are notified of completion of the work and provided with the location and proving of assets report and documentation
  2. Equipment and tools and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
Appropriate persons are notified of completion of the work and provided with the location and proving of assets report and documentation

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

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

9) 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

9.1)

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

9.2)

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 — UEG11’. 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/procedures/workplace

Group No

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

Item List

A

All

Interpret alignment sheets, maps, technical drawings and symbols

Service locators

Traffic barricades

Correctly interpret plans, drawings and maps

Obtain procedures and/or work instructions

Correctly interpret instructions

Advise stakeholders of upcoming work

Advising third parties on work permit requirements

Perform service location in the area

Correct use of PPE required for locating services

The use of traffic control management for own activities where appropriate

Relevant OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures are applied

Apply basic planning skills

G

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

9.3)

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 locating, proving and protecting gas distribution assets.

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.

Method of assessment

9.4)

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

9.5)

There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit.

Required Skills and Knowledge

8) 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 carrying out work activities in a utilities industry work environment.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

KS01-G003A

Gas distribution assets

G 2.1.20

Customer relations

Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements for providing good customer relations to Gas Industry stakeholders, indicated by the following:

Notify stakeholders of activities

Communicate with stakeholders within scope of responsibilities

Refer stakeholders to appropriate parties

Demonstrate understanding of ring fencing requirements (if applicable)

Keep the customer informed on job progress

Provide good customer relations

G 2.1.26

Communicate in the workplace

Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to communicate effectively in a Gas Industry work team indicated by the following:

Effective use oral and written communications methods to achieve work related outcomes and solutions.

Effectively receive, interpret and respond to workplace information and instructions

Effectively convey and report work related information to fellow workers and customers

Interact with fellow workers in a socially and culturally appropriate manner

G 2.2.5

Read and interpret specifications

Evidence shall show an ability to read and interpret specifications found in drawings and procedures used in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:

Interpret specifications including material types and units of measure

Interpret gas specifications such as pressure ratings and class of pipe and fittings

Understand the need to use only approved/specified materials

G 2.2.33

Locate utilities and service

Evidence shall show an understanding and an ability to locate services, indicated by the following:

Identification of relevant authorities or enterprises to contact regarding the location of other utilities services (gas, water, electricity, telecommunication, sewerage and stormwater)

Read and interpret plans and drawings to identify the location of utilities and services

Identification of utilities and services conduits and cables

Correct use of electronic and manual service locators

Apply hand excavation as required for the purposes of locating utilities and services

G 2.2.45

Read and Interpret Utilities Drawings and Diagrams

Evidence shall show a demonstrated ability to correctly identify, interpret and use drawings in Gas Industry workplaces, indicated by the following:

Identify a range of plans and drawings typically used in the Gas Industry

Identify the purpose and application of a range of drawings

Identify commonly used symbols and abbreviations

Read and interpret scales and legends

Identify dimensions and orientations

Identify accessibility of work site in relation to roadways

Identify underground and overhead utilities and services such as gas, water, electricity supply and telecommunications

Identify structures

Identify key features from sectional details and elevations

Interpret horizontal and vertical measurements

Apply drawings and diagrams in a three dimensional environment

Range Statement

10) 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 carrying out work activities on Gas distribution assets.

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:

Legislation (2)

Safety equipment (2)

Emergency and hazardous work situations (2)

Established procedures and requirements

Personal Protective equipment