Monitor and operate flow control, pressure measuring and regulating devices for gas transmission Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: UEGNSG356A - Monitor and operate flow control, pressure measuring and regulating devices for gas transmission

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UEGNSG356A - Monitor and operate flow control, pressure measuring and regulating devices for gas transmission

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

Prepare to monitor and operate complex flow control devices and equipment

Work requirements for monitoring and operating complex flow control, measuring and regulating devices are interpreted from plans, specifications and instructions
Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons
WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the monitoring and operating of complex flow controls are obtained and confirmed
Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures
WHS/OHS and environmental risk control measures for identified hazards are prioritised, implemented and monitored against the work schedule
Relevant work permits are obtained to access, isolate/de-energise systems and perform work according to requirements and established procedures
Resources including appropriately licensed persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the work are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in a safe working order
Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures
Third party issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with established procedures, for example "low voltage electrical work".
Site preparation, safety plan and the work schedule are confirmed in accordance with established procedures.

Work requirements for monitoring and operating complex flow control, measuring and regulating devices are interpreted from plans, specifications and instructions

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

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WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the monitoring and operating of complex flow controls are obtained and confirmed

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

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WHS/OHS and environmental risk control measures for identified hazards are prioritised, implemented and monitored against the work schedule

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Relevant work permits are obtained to access, isolate/de-energise systems and perform work according to requirements and established procedures

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Resources including appropriately licensed persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the work are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in a safe working order

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Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work

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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

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Third party issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with established procedures, for example "low voltage electrical work".

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Site preparation, safety plan and the work schedule are confirmed in accordance with established procedures.

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Repair and replace complex flow control devices and equipment and monitor system performance

WHS/OHS and Environmental policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards

WHS/OHS and Environmental policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards

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Information on device and equipment performance is collected and reported in accordance with organisational requirements

Dealing with customers are consistent with standard operating procedures and the special needs of customers are identified and considered in targeting client service
Routine inspections of system are scheduled and monitored in accordance with the work schedule and established procedures
Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and WHS/OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
Data on system performance and usage is collected, analysed and reported and unplanned events in the monitoring and operation of complex flow control are undertaken with the scope of established procedures
Samples are taken in accordance with established procedures and known solutions to a variety of problems are applied
Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures

Dealing with customers are consistent with standard operating procedures and the special needs of customers are identified and considered in targeting client service

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Routine inspections of system are scheduled and monitored in accordance with the work schedule and established procedures

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

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Data on system performance and usage is collected, analysed and reported and unplanned events in the monitoring and operation of complex flow control are undertaken with the scope of established procedures

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Samples are taken in accordance with established procedures and known solutions to a variety of problems are applied

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

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Control and adjust flows and complete records and reports

Flow and overflow regulating systems are inspected and adjustments made to meet demand and customer requirements
Incidents and injuries are reported in accordance with established procedures where applicable
Flows and diversions are determined to facilitate repair or emergency activities in accordance with organisational requirements
Process faults and operational conditions of the system are identified, addressed and reported in accordance with organisational requirements
Work site is cleaned up and confirmed safe and in accordance with established procedures
Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
Relevant work permit(s) are signed off accordance with requirements
Work completion records, reports and documentation are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified

Flow and overflow regulating systems are inspected and adjustments made to meet demand and customer requirements

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Incidents and injuries are reported in accordance with established procedures where applicable

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Flows and diversions are determined to facilitate repair or emergency activities in accordance with organisational requirements

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Process faults and operational conditions of the system are identified, addressed and reported in accordance with organisational requirements

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Work site is cleaned up and confirmed safe and in accordance with established procedures

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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

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Relevant work permit(s) are signed off accordance with requirements

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Work completion records, reports and documentation are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified

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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 work performance 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. Monitoring and operating of complex flow control, measuring and regulating devices for gas pressure and flow control in transmission systems in accordance with relevant legislation, code, regulations and procedures as described as described in 9.) Range Statement and including:

Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace
Group No	The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated	Item List
A	At least 3	Interpret technical drawings and symbols Selection of appropriate tools and equipment System knowledge of Transmission pipelines and stations Relevant knowledge of AS3885 Part 3
B	All	Auxiliary control systems knowledge and understanding Wide open monitor operation Monitor Active Regulation Two stage pressure reduction with monitor override
C	All	RTU control of regulators
D	At least 2	Pressure Controllers, operation, maintenance and understanding Commissioning/Setting Troubleshooting Pressure Boosters minor repairs Knowledge of types/models
E	At least 2	Regulator knowledge and understanding Sleeve types Control valves Pressure reliefs Diaphragm types Hydraulic Plug types
F	All	Valve maintenance and operation. Automatic Line Break Valves operation and maintenance Configuration of Ball, Plug, Gate, Instrument and Butterfly valves
G	At least 3	Working knowledge of: Diaphragm meters Rotary meters Turbine meters Ultrasonic meters Orifice plates Coriolis meters Oil changing
H	At least 3	Operational checks Single run units Dual run units City gates or Trunk Receiving Stations (TRS) District regulators Pressure Reliefs
I	At least 3	Maintenance Activities Single run units Dual run units City gates District Regulators Pressure Reliefs
J	At least 3	Pressure alterations Industrial units City gates Regulator Stations Distribution mains
K	At least 3	Flaring and Purging Industrial units City gates Regulator Stations Distribution mains
L	At least 3	Overpressure Protection Systems function and operation. OPSO Internal pressure relief systems Pressure relief valves Slam Shut systems Valve Actuator and control systems
M	All	Paperwork: Risk assessments Time sheets Completing work records Notifications and work permits Equipment check lists Meter bypass forms Service orders Pressure recording charts
N	At least one occasion	Deal with an unplanned event by drawing on required knowledge and 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.
	In addition to the resources listed above, in Context of and specific resources for assessment, evidence should show demonstrated competency in monitoring and operating flow control, pressure, measuring and regulating devices for gas transmission.
	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 l 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
	UEGNSG133A	Comply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry
	UEGNSG134A	Establish a utilities infrastructure 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 monitoring and operating complex flow control, measuring and regulating devices on gas transmission systems.

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-G356A

Transmission pipeline flow control, pressure, measuring and regulating devices

Evidence shall show an understanding of monitoring and operating complex flow control, measuring and regulating devices on gas transmission systems in accordance with relevant legislation, code, regulations and procedures. to an extent indicated by the following aspects:

T1. Principles of control systems used in monitoring and control of applicable organisational gas infrastructure

T2. Component types, function and operation including:

data collection and equipment control functions including:

Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)

Plant Control System (PCS) what’s this mean?

PLC’s Programmable Logic Controllers

DCS’s Distributive Control Systems

system controller interface such as Human Machine Interface (HMI) data and voice communication including:

Satellite Link

Internet Protocol (IP)

Modem/ISDN

UHF/VHF Radio

Microwave

Local Area Network (LAN)

Wide Area Network (WAN)

T3. Remote Telemetry Units (RTU’s) and associated controller operation including:

start up and shut down of process controllers and RTU equipment

adjustment of process set point control and status e.g. local/remote and auto/manual

alarm monitoring, acknowledgement, prioritisation and escalation

alarm inhibit/enablement/disablement.

T4. Gas conditioning and monitoring equipment

principles of operation

components