Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
1) Scope: 1.1) Descriptor |
This Unit covers the undertaking of inspections, testing and coating of steel pipelines in a utilities industry workplace. It includes the use of testing and application equipment; coatings used; coating defect assessment surveys; MSDS information and handling of chemicals/flammable liquids. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
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This competency standard shall apply to any basic and safe work site where Gas Industry operations occur. It could also apply, where applicable to other workplaces in the electricity supply industry (transmission and distribution and generation), the electrotechnology industry and the water industry, subject to all Occupational Health and Safety and duty of care requirements being met for the workplace. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
License to practice |
3.1) |
The skills and knowledge described in this unit are not subject to licence regulation other than those directly related to Occupational Health and Safety, gas/electricity/water industry safety and compliance, industrial relations, environmental protection, telecommunications, anti discrimination and training. Commonwealth, State/Territory or Local Government legislation and regulations may exist that limits the age of persons who can operate certain equipment. |
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit(s) |
4) |
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Competencies |
4.1) |
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Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed: |
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Nil |
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Literacy and numeracy skills |
4.2) |
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Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 ‘Literacy and Numeracy’ |
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Reading 3 |
Writing 3 Numeracy 3 |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
5) This unit contains Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
6) Elements describe the essential outcomes of a competency standard unit |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Prepare pipelines for coatings, inspection and testing |
1.1 |
Work instructions are received and confirmed |
1.2 |
Relevant requirements and established procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are discussed with all persons to establish and confirm the work schedule |
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1.3 |
OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed |
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1.4 |
Suggestions to assist with the correct and safe coating of pipelines are made to others involved in the work |
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1.5 |
Appropriate persons are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively and hazards identified, risks assessed, control measures identified, confirmed and reported according to established procedures |
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1.6 |
Pipeline coating and related inspection and tests are planned for under the relevant work permit and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons |
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1.7 |
Resources including equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are obtained and in working order according to established procedures |
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1.8 |
Relevant responsibilities associated with First Aid and other related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures and followed in the instance of an incident |
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1.9 |
Client issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry and community standards |
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1.10 |
Site is prepared according to given instructions and the work schedule for a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures |
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Inspect, test and coat pipeline |
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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 in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements confirmed to eliminate the prospects of incidents |
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2.3 |
Operational knowledge for the coating of pipelines is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures |
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2.4 |
Pipeline coatings are visually inspected to determine condition in accordance with given instructions and established procedures |
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2.5 |
Pipeline is tested to determine condition in accordance with requirements and established procedures |
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2.6 |
Pipeline is coated where required in accordance with established procedures |
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2.7 |
Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures |
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2.8 |
Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures |
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2.9 |
Information related to status and any irregularities are reported and recorded using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met |
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2.10 |
Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures |
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3 |
Complete inspection/test/coating of pipeline |
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Work area is isolated to enable repair to proceed against work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures |
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Accidents and incidents are actioned and reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures |
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3.3 |
Coating materials applied to the pipeline, work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures |
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3.4 |
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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3.5 |
Appropriate persons are notified of work completion according to established procedures |
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3.6 |
Work completion records, report forms and data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices for the coating pipelines. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. |
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G 2.1.1 |
Working in the gas sector Evidence shall show an understanding of how work is conducted in the Gas Industry, specifically:
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G 2.1.2 |
Identify roles of statutory authorities Evidence shall show an understanding of the roles of statutory authorities (government agencies, both State and Federal) that operate in the Gas Industry, including identifying:
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G 2.1.3 |
Identify employment roles and responsibilities Evidence shall show an understanding of the roles of major groups in the Gas Industry, that is employers and employees, including:
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G 2.1.4 |
Apply relevant OHS legislation, regulations, policies and procedures Evidence shall show an understanding of the basic workplace health and safety legislation and how this applies to individuals in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.5 |
Maintain safe, clean and healthy workplace Evidence shall show an understanding of how to work safely in the gas industry indicated by the ability to:
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G 2.1.6 |
Work safely with hazardous materials and equipment Evidence shall show an understanding of what constitutes hazardous materials and the equipment and processes used to safely work with these indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.7 |
Apply safe manual handling techniques in the workplace Evidence shall show an understanding of manual handling and how to apply this knowledge to handling heavy and awkward objects in a Gas Industry workplace, specifically:
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G 2.1.8 |
Control traffic at the work-site Evidence shall show knowledge and skills in coordinating traffic flow at a workplace where traffic control is required, that is, where work is conducted on or near a road, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.9 |
Respond to emergency and accident situations Evidence shall show knowledge and skills in dealing with emergency or accident situations at a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.14 |
Read and interpret workplace documents Evidence shall show an ability to read and interpret Gas Industry documents indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.15 |
Complete routine workplace forms, memos and reports Evidence shall show an ability to complete routine Gas Industry forms, memos and reports either written or electronic, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.16 |
Identify requirements of work activity Evidence shall show ability to:
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G 2.1.17 |
Apply basic planning skills Evidence shall show a demonstrated ability to apply basic planning skills in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.18 |
Conduct tasks to complete work activity Evidence shall show ability to organise the activities to complete a job in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.19 |
Review work activity Evidence shall show an ability to review work activities undertaken in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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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:
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G 2.1.21 |
Problem solving Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to undertake basic problem solving in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.22 |
Confined spaces Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to recognise and operate in confined spaces in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
Note: A confined spaces entry ticket would satisfy and exceed the requirements of this EKAS clause |
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G 2.1.25 G 2.1.26 |
Protect the environment Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to perform work in the gas industry in a manner that protects the environment indicated by the following:
Note: Environmental damage can be caused by chemicals, oil, water contamination, carcinogenic agents, gases, dusts, waste contamination and noise Communicate in the workplace Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to communicate effectively in a Gas Industry work team indicated by the following:
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G 2.3.1 |
Identify pipeline coatings Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to identify pipeline coating on a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following:
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G 2.3.2 |
Describe OHS and environmental requirements Evidence shall show an understanding of the OHS and environmental requirements associated with coating a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following:
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G 2.3.3 |
Apply and test new coating Evidence shall show an understanding of the application and testing of new coatings applied to a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following:
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G 2.3.4 |
Determine pipeline locations Evidence shall show an understanding of determining the pipeline locations for a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following:
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G 2.3.5 |
Operate tools and equipment for testing/inspecting pipelines Evidence shall show an understanding of the operation of tools and equipment for the testing and inspecting of pipeline on a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following:
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G 2.3.6 |
Establish and reinstate work site for pipeline inspection and coating Evidence shall show an understanding of the establishing and reinstating of a worksite for the inspection and coating of a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following:
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G 2.3.7 |
Inspect pipeline coating Evidence shall show an understanding of the inspecting of pipeline coatings on a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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9) The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
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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 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. |
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Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
9.2) Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met. |
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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 UEG06'. Evidence shall also comprise:
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Range of tools /equipment /materials /procedures / |
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The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated |
Item List |
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At least 7 |
Abrasive blasting equipment Compressors Low voltage/high voltage holiday detectors Paint thickness coating gauges and meters Pipe wrapping machines Spray painting equipment Abrasive blast comparators and standards Densitometers Coating defect assessment survey equipment (DCVG method equipment, person technique method equipment) Hand/power tools Heating torch |
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B |
All |
Inspection of pipeline coatings Testing pipeline coatings Safe handling procedures for a range of dangerous and toxic chemicals and compounds OHS and environmental legislative requirements associated with the use, application and disposal of coating materials Coating defect assessment and application methods |
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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 contains Employability Skills This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:
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In addition to the resources listed above, in Context of and specific resources for assessment, evidence should show demonstrated competency in coating gas pipelines. |
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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 . |
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Method of assessment |
9.4) 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 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. |
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Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units |
9.5) |
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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. |
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UEGNSG102B |
Carry out work activities in a utilities industry work environment |
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UEENEEE101A |
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
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UEGNSG104B |
Comply with environmental policies and procedures |
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UEGNSG105B |
Establish the work site |
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BSBFLM312B |
Contribute to team effectiveness |
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BSBFLM303C |
Contribute to effective workplace relationships |
Range Statement
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 Competency Standard Unit shall/may be demonstrated in relation to the coating of gas pipelines. 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: Testing and application equipment (2) Coatings (2) Coating defect assessment surveys (2) MSDS (2) |
Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
11) |
Transmission. |
Custom Content Section
Competency Field |
12) |
Transmission. |