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Evidence Guide: UEGNSG225A - Perform routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment

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UEGNSG225A - Perform routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment

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

Prepare and plan for routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment

  1. Work schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material lists are received, analysed and confirmed if necessary by site inspection
  2. Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites
  3. WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the performing of routine maintenance of pipeline, facilities and equipment are identified, obtained, understood and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated
  4. Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures
  5. Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed and control measures for identified hazards are implemented, prioritised and monitored against the work schedule.
  6. The facilities/equipment is made safe by ensuring it is safely isolated, depressurised, tagged and locked out and a permit to work is obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and established procedures
  7. Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and obtained and checked for operation and safety.
  8. Relevant persons at worksite are confirmed to be current in First Aid and other related work procedures such as licensed to operate equipment according to requirements
  9. Liaison and communication with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land-owners is completed so work can be carried out where necessary
  10. Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
  11. Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures
  12. Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements including traffic management plans
Work schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material lists are received, analysed and confirmed if necessary by site inspection

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

Completed
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WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the performing of routine maintenance of pipeline, facilities and equipment are identified, obtained, understood and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated

Completed
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Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures

Completed
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Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed and control measures for identified hazards are implemented, prioritised and monitored against the work schedule.

Completed
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The facilities/equipment is made safe by ensuring it is safely isolated, depressurised, tagged and locked out and a permit to work is obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and established procedures

Completed
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Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and obtained and checked for operation and safety.

Completed
Date:

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Relevant persons at worksite are confirmed to be current in First Aid and other related work procedures such as licensed to operate equipment according to requirements

Completed
Date:

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Liaison and communication with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land-owners is completed so work can be carried out where necessary

Completed
Date:

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

Completed
Date:

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Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures

Completed
Date:

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Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements including traffic management plans

Completed
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Perform routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment

  1. WHS/OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
  2. Appropriate materials, tools, equipment and measuring devices are selected and used correctly and safely.
  3. Hazardous activities such as lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed and currency according to requirements confirmed
  4. Routine maintenance of distribution facilities and equipment is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to established procedures
  5. Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and WHS/OHS risks are reported to the authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
  6. Unplanned events in the performing of routine maintenance of distribution pipeline, facilities and equipment is undertaken within the scope of established procedures
  7. Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired required Knowledge and Skills
  8. Ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
WHS/OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards

Completed
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Appropriate materials, tools, equipment and measuring devices are selected and used correctly and safely.

Completed
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Hazardous activities such as lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed and currency according to requirements confirmed

Completed
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Routine maintenance of distribution facilities and equipment is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to established procedures

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

Completed
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Unplanned events in the performing of routine maintenance of distribution pipeline, facilities and equipment is undertaken within the scope of established procedures

Completed
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Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired required Knowledge and Skills

Completed
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Ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures

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Complete work and relevant documentation

  1. Work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with established procedures
  2. Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and established procedures where applicable
  3. Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
  4. Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
  5. Relevant work permit(s) are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements
  6. Work completion records, reports as installed, modified drawings, documentation and information are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified
Work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with established procedures

Completed
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Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and established procedures where applicable

Completed
Date:

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Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures

Completed
Date:

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

Completed
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Relevant work permit(s) are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements

Completed
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Work completion records, reports as installed, modified drawings, documentation and information are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified

Completed
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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

8) The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard 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 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 practiced. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors 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 — 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 required knowledge and 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 employability skills

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.

Perform routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, code, regulations and procedures as described in 9.) Range Statement and including:

Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace

Group

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

Item List

A WHS/OHS

All

Perform risk assessments

Interpret technical drawings and symbols

Ensure emergency response procedures in place

Communicate with authorities and stakeholders

Obtain work permits

Use and interpret Dial Before You Dig reports

B Piping Access Procedures

At least 3

Excavation

Trenching

Shoring

Stitch bore

Horizontal drilling

Directional drilling

C Piping Materials

At least 2

Nylon (polyamide) pipeline laying, joining and stop off techniques

UPVC pipeline laying , joining stop off techniques

PE pipeline laying, joining and stop off techniques

Steel pipeline laying, joining and stop off techniques

D Procedures

All

Isolate, vent and purge gas pipeline systems

Operation of gas detector

Operate service locator

Where relevant, calculate nitrogen volume needed

Practical application of AS3723 Installation and maintenance of plastic pipe systems

E Isolation Procedures

At least 2

High pressure stop off

312

Bagtube

Squash off jacks

Squash off pliers

F Unplanned Events

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 Competency Standard 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 performing routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment.

Assessment of this competency must also be undertaken in either an actual workplace or under a simulated work environment. Assessment must also integrate the employability skills.

Method of assessment

8.4)

This Competency Standard 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 Competency Standard Unit applies. This requires that the specified Required Knowledge and 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 required knowledge and 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 Competency Standard Units where listed.

UEGNSG132A

Carry out basic work activities in a gas industry work environment

UEGNSG141A

Apply Workplace Health and Safety regulations codes and practices in the gas industry

UEGNSG133A

Comply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry

UEGNSG134A

Establish a utilities work site

BSBFLM312B

Contribute to team effectiveness

BSBFLM303C

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

Required Skills and Knowledge

7)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 performing routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment.

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. The extent of the required skills and knowledge is provided below. It forms an integral part of this unit

KS01-G225A Distribution pipeline maintenance

Evidence shall show an understanding of the performing routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, codes and established procedures to an extent indicated by the following aspects:

T1. Relevant WHS/OHS, emergency and environmental requirements and procedures

T2. Relevant Australian Standards, codes and regulations

T3. Types of pipeline, facilities and equipment to be inspected and tested

T4. Tools, equipment, instruments, PPE and emergency equipment required

T5. Manufacturers specifications, manuals, part lists, calibration forms, checklists

T6. On site risk assessment

T7. Leakage surveys and pin pointing gas leaks

T8. Isolation, depressurisation, tagging and lockout of pipeline facilities and equipment requirements and procedures, this includes valves, flanges, fittings, markers and signs

T9. Routine inspection and testing of pipeline facilities and equipment requirements and procedures.

T10. Maintenance activities requirements and procedures

T11. Faults managed during routine maintenance

T12. De-isolation all sources of energy, removal of tags and locks and return to

normal operation requirements and procedures

T13. Communication and recording/reporting documentation requirements and

Procedures

Range Statement

9)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 Competency Standard Unit shall be demonstrated in relation to performing routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment which may include valves, actuators and flanges; heaters and heat exchangers; metering equipment; process control equipment; gas analysis equipment; piping systems; sumps and drains; pressure vessels/filtration equipment; pumping systems and equipment; compression systems and equipment.

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:

Equipment

Tools, equipment and testing devices

Types of faults

Documentation

Reports