Maintain cathodic protection systems

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver UEGNSG401A, 'Maintain cathodic protection systems'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Maintain cathodic protection systems' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1

Prepare and plan for maintenance activities

1.1

Cathodic protection system maintenance activity is identified and confirmed according to the work schedule(s), drawings, plans, requirements and established procedures

1.2

Readings from cathodic protection monitoring equipment and galvanic anode beds are taken at regular intervals and data collected in accordance with

1.3

Relevant work schedules and requirements are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites

1.4

OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the maintaining of cathodic protection systems are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated

1.5

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

1.6

Risk control measures for identified hazards are prioritised, implemented and monitored against the work schedule

1.7

Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and established procedures

1.8

Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in working order

1.9

Relevant persons at worksite are confirmed to be current in First Aid and other related work procedures according to requirements

1.10

Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land-owners are resolved to carry out work where necessary

1.11

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

1.12

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

1.13

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

2

Maintain and adjust cathodic protection system equipment

2.1

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

2.2

Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, excavations, trenches, or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed and currency according to requirements confirmed

2.3

Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills is applied for maintaining of cathodic protection systems to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements

2.4

Cathodic protection system is maintained at maximum efficiency and the maintaining of cathodic protection systems is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to established procedures

2.5

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

2.6

Unplanned events in the maintaining of cathodic protection systems is undertaken with the scope of established procedures

2.7

Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills

2.8

Data is collected and interpreted and ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures

3

Re-establish system and notify completion of work

3.1

System is re-established in order to meet pipeline system operational requirements and the work undertaken is checked against work schedules for conformance with requirements, anomalies are reported in accordance with established procedures

3.2

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

3.3

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

3.4

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

3.5

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

3.6

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

UEGNSG401A appears in the following qualifications:

  • UEG30110 - Certificate III in Gas Industry Operations