Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
1) Scope: |
1.1) Descriptor |
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This Competency Standard Unit covers the performance of minor maintenance of pipelines, facilities and associated equipment. This competency standard includes using equipment, tools and testing devices; identifying the types of faults; completing the appropriate documentation and reports in accordance with requirements. |
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 |
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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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Literacy and numeracy skills |
4.2) 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 |
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Writing |
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Numeracy |
3 |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
5) |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
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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 and plan for minor maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities and equipment |
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Work schedule 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 |
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OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the performing of routine maintenance of pipeline, facilities and equipment are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated |
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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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1.5 |
Risk control measures for identified hazards are prioritised, implemented and monitored against the work schedule |
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The facilities/equipment are 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 |
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Resources including appropriately licensed persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in working order |
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Relevant persons at worksite are confirmed to be current in First Aid and other related work procedures according to requirements |
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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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Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures |
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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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Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements |
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Perform routine maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities and equipment |
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OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards |
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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 |
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Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are applied to the performing of routine maintenance of pipeline, facilities and equipment to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements |
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2.4 |
Routine maintenance of distribution facilities and equipment is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to established procedures |
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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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Unplanned events in the performing of routine maintenance of transmission pipeline, facilities and equipment is undertaken with the scope of established procedures |
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Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills |
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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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Routine maintenance is completed and results recorded and notified |
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Work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements, anomalies are reported in accordance with established procedures |
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Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and established procedures where applicable |
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Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and 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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3.5 |
Relevant work permit(s) are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements |
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3.6 |
Work completion records, reports as installed, modified, drawings, documentation and information are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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 performing routine maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities and equipment. |
All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. |
KS01-G307B |
Transmission pipeline facility and equipment maintenance |
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G 3.3.22 |
Plan and prepare for low, medium and secondary pipeline inspection and testing procedures (above 1050kPa) Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to plan and prepare for low, medium and secondary pipeline inspections and testing on a Gas Industry pipeline (Transmission), indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.23 |
Secure facilities/equipment prior to inspection and testing of low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa) Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to secure facilities and equipment for inspection and testing of low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment on a Gas Industry pipeline (Transmission), indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.24 |
Inspect and test low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa) in accordance with procedures, OHS and environmental requirements Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to inspect and test low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment in accordance with procedures, OHS and environmental requirements, indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.25 |
Correctly diagnose and assess faults of low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa) Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to correctly diagnose and assess faults of low, medium and secondary pipeline, facilities and equipment, indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.26 |
Plan and prepare for high pressure pipeline inspection and testing procedures Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to plan and prepare for high pressure pipeline inspection and testing procedures for a Gas Industry pipeline (Transmission), indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.27 |
Secure facilities/equipment prior to inspection and testing of high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to secure facilities and equipment prior to the inspection and testing of high pressure Gas Industry pipeline (Transmission), facilities and equipment, indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.28 |
Inspect and test high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment in accordance with procedures, OHS and environmental requirements Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to Inspect and test high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment in accordance with procedures, OHS and environmental requirements, indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.29 |
Correctly diagnose and assess faults of high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment Evidence shall show an understanding of how to correctly diagnose and assess faults of high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment on a Gas Industry pipeline (Transmission), indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.30 |
Plan and prepare for routine maintenance on low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa) Evidence shall show an understanding of how to plan and prepare for routine maintenance of low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment on a Gas Industry pipeline (Transmission), indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.31 |
Secure work area prior to maintenance of low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa) Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to secure work areas prior to maintenance of low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment on a Gas Industry pipeline (Transmission), indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.32 |
Perform routine maintenance on low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa) Evidence shall show an understanding of the performing routine maintenance on low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment for a Gas Industry pipeline (Transmission), indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.33 |
Notify completion of work on low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment (above 1050kPa) Evidence shall show an understanding of the procedures for the notification of the completion of work on low, medium and secondary pipelines, facilities and equipment, indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.34 |
Plan and prepare for routine maintenance of high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment Evidence shall show an understanding of the procedures required to plan and prepare for routine maintenance of high pressure pipelines and equipment on a Gas Industry pipeline (Transmission), indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.35 |
Secure work area and equipment prior to repair Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to secure a work area and equipment prior to repair on a Gas Industry pipeline (Transmission), indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.36 |
Perform routine maintenance on high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to undertake the routine maintenance on high pressure pipeline, facilities and equipment, indicated by the following:
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G 3.3.37 |
Notify completion of work on high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment Evidence shall show an understanding of the process for completing work on high pressure pipelines, facilities and equipment, indicated by the following:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
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 — UEG11’. Evidence shall also comprise: |
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Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace |
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The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated |
Item List |
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A |
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Relevant knowledge of AS 1697 Relevant knowledge of AS 2885 Relevant knowledge of AS 2865 Interpret technical drawings and symbols. Documentation (permits, schedules) Risk assessment implemented Implementation of Safety Procedures Able to communicate instructions/schedules Approvals from authorities Emergency Response procedures Environmental Code of Practice applied Communicate with other authorities and Stakeholders |
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B |
At Least 2 |
Basic knowledge of: Steel pipeline coating repair Steel pipeline coating testing Steel field joint coating |
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All |
Purging a pipeline: Purging Procedures Relevant compliance with AS 2885 Operation of Gas Detector Isolating, venting and purging gas pipeline systems Communication with authorities Related environmental issues |
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D |
At Least 2 |
Basic knowledge only: City Gate operation. Line Valve operation Pressure control procedure |
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All |
Basic understanding only: Trenching Shoring |
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All |
Basic understanding only: Pipeline Cathodic Protection. Relevant electrical safety. |
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G |
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Re-commission pipeline. Pressure control procedure All testing of repairs checked/completed Pressure is according to specifications |
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Final Inspections are carried out Site rehabilitation/reinstatement carried out Drawings/plans updated Reports completed Sign Off Procedures carried out |
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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 |
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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 performing routine maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities and equipment. |
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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 employability skills |
Method of assessment |
9.4) |
This Competency Standard Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 ‘Assessment Guidelines’. |
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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. |
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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UEGNSG302B |
Maintain pipeline easements |
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UEGNSG329A |
Gas transmission pipeline surveillance |
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UEGNSG308B |
Identify, evaluate and control threats to transmission pipelines |
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UEGNSG309B |
First on site emergency response on a transmission pipeline |
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UEGNSG310B |
Supervise and monitor contract work |
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UEGNSG311B |
Site control of third party works in the vicinity of a transmission pipeline |
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 be demonstrated in relation to perform routine maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities 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 (3) |
Tools, equipment and testing devices (3) |
Types of faults (3) |
Documentation (3) |
Reports (3) |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Competency Field |
11) |
Transmission. |