Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
1) Scope: |
1.1) Descriptor |
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Coordination of the operation of relevant plant and equipment necessary for the construction of transmission pipelines. This competency refers to: Excavator and vacuum lift; Bending machine and mandrels; Internal line up clamp; Tack Rig; Side Boom; Roller Cradles; Rock Saw; Bucket Wheel trencher; Sand Blasting Unit; Thermal Coil; Over ditch wrapping machine; Padding machines; Mitsu Bucket |
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 limit the age at which a person 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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UEGNSG328A |
Supervise the operation of plant and equipment for the construction of transmission pipelines |
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 |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
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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 plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction |
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Work instructions are received and confirmed |
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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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Easement is inspected and assessed using appropriate mediums and civil activities to determine in accordance with standard operating procedures relevant requirements |
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Discussion occurs with all persons to establish and confirm work schedule |
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Suggestions to assist with constructing pipeline easements are made to others involved in the work |
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Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored according to established procedures |
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Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit isreceived and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons |
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Resources including equipment such as tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are obtained and in working order according to established procedures |
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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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Third party issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry and community standards |
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Maintain relevant plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction |
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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 in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements confirmed to eliminate the prospects of incidents |
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Work area is isolated and made safe and civil activities and construction of pipeline easements is carried out in accordance with given instructions and established procedures |
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Easement is constructed and 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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Operational knowledge as applied to potential hazards and safety risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures |
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Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures |
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Remedial action associated with constructing pipeline easements are dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met |
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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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Complete procedures for operation of relevant plant and equipment for the construction of transmission pipelines |
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Pipeline easement work undertaken is checked 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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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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Appropriate persons are notified of work completion according to established procedures |
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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 |
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 using of equipment and tools to perform work in a transmission pipeline construction industry work environment. |
All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. |
KS01-G325A (Coordinate) |
Plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction |
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G 2.3.16 |
Transmission pipeline construction OHS, environmental and cultural legislative and regulatory requirements Evidence shall show an understanding of the practical work requirements embedded in the OHS, Environmental and Cultural Legislation and Regulations. For OHS:
For Environmental:
For Cultural and Heritage Awareness:
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G 2.3.22 |
Effective communication on a gas transmission pipeline construction site (between operators and ground crew) Evidence shall show an Knowledge of on-site pipeline construction communication strategies including:
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G 2.3.24 |
Operation of transmission pipeline construction plant and equipment Evidence shall show an understanding the general operating parameters of the following gas industry transmission pipeline plant and equipment:
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G 4.1.22 |
Knowledge of the capability and capacity of gas industry transmission pipeline construction plant and equipment across variable terrain and environment Evidence shall show an understanding of how plant and equipment reacts in a variety of terrain and climates including:
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G 4.1.23 |
Dealing with contingencies in a remote area Evidence shall show an understanding of survival techniques in remote areas including:
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G 4.1.24 |
Loading capacity and scheduling requirements for the delivery of plant and equipment on vehicles across state roads and tracks Evidence shall show an understanding of loading capacity including:
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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 this 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 and 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 practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included 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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Monitor the effective use of plant and equipment. Ability to deal with conflict. Ability to supervise staff. Organise equipment according the needs of the project incorporating environmental/geological constraints (logistical organisation). Dealing with and reacting to a variety of contingencies eg rain and transport of plant and equipment. |
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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 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 maintaining pipeline easements. |
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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 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 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) |
There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit. |
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 Unit shall be demonstrated in relation to maintaining pipeline easements. |
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: |
Transmission Pipeline Plant and Equipment |
Transmission Pipeline Construction Tools and Equipment |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Competency Field |
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Transmission discipline. |