Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
1) Scope: |
1.1) Descriptor |
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This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required for the application of permit to work procedures where multiple energy sources require isolation for safe access to high voltage, low voltage or mechanical apparatus. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
2) |
This unit is intended to augment formally acquired competencies. It describes generic isolation and access procedures for the maintenance and operation of plant at the enterprise level. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
License to practice |
3) |
The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a licence to practise. However, practice in this unit is subject to regulations directly related to Occupational Health and Safety. |
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. Where pre-requisite pathways have been identified. All competencies in the Common Unit Group must be have been completed. Common Unit Group |
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
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UEPOPS301B |
Conduct single energy source isolation procedures for permit to work. |
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 levels. A description of what each level entails is provided in Section 2.3.1 Language, Literacy and Numeracy. |
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Reading |
4 |
Writing |
4 |
Numeracy |
4 |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
5) |
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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Plan and prepare for isolation, de-isolation and restoration |
1.1 |
Work requirements are identified from request/work orders or equivalent and clarified/confirmed with the appropriate parties or by site inspection |
1.2 |
Safety issues are identified to comply with statutory, enterprise and site requirements |
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1.3 |
Materials, equipment and resources required to satisfy the job plan are identified, requisitioned, obtained and inspected for compliance with job specifications |
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1.4 |
Work is planned in detail with the responsible issuing officer, including sequencing and prioritising of work, and the maintenance of plant security and capacity in accordance with permit/site requirements |
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1.5 |
Job requirements including permits/risk assessment are coordinated with other personnel involved in, or affected by, the isolation in accordance with enterprise/site requirements |
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1.6 |
Where appropriate the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of on-the-job training |
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2 |
Perform isolation |
2.1 |
Plant to be isolated is correctly identified |
2.2 |
Isolation is performed in accordance with enterprise/site permit to work procedures |
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2.3 |
Verify the effectiveness of the isolation, dissipation and restraint of energy sources in accordance with enterprise/site procedures |
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2.4 |
Isolations are confirmed with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with enterprise/site procedures |
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3 |
Perform de-isolation and restoration |
3.1 |
De-isolation and restoration of plant is performed in accordance with permit to work procedures |
3.2 |
De-isolations are confirmed with others involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with enterprise/site procedures |
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3.3 |
Work completion details are finalised in accordance with enterprise/site 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 conducting multiple energy source isolation procedures for permit to work. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows: KS01-PO 402B Multiple energy source isolation procedures for permit to work T1 Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of:
T2 Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the competency standard unit and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and the Range Statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines. 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 |
9.1) |
Longitude 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 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. 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 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 pre-requisites 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 – UEP12”. Evidence shall also comprise:
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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:
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions. Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work. In addition to the resources listed above in Context of assessment’, evidence should show competency working in limited spaces with different types of plant and equipment as well as different structural/construction types and methods and in a variety of environments. |
Method of assessment |
9.4) |
This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Section 1.3.00 Assessment Guidelines. 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 skills. |
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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UEPOPS301B |
Conduct single energy source isolation procedures for permit to work |
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. Other personnel involved may include issuing officer, isolating officers, recipient in charge and testing officer or their equivalent. Work completion details may include log books, computer input. Gaining access to specific HV apparatus. ESAA Safe isolation and Access Guidelines. Permits may include any documentation/forms approved for use by the enterprise safety rules and permit to work procedures. Plant flow diagrams, single line diagrams, protection diagrams, manufacturers manuals Energy sources may include but not be limited to Electrical (HV) (LV), Mechanical, Electrical, Refrigeration (CFC) and Radioactive Sources. Generic terms are used throughout this Training Package for vocational standard shall be regarded as part of the Range Statement in which competency is demonstrated. The definition of these and other terms are given in Section 2.1 Preliminary Information and Glossaries. |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Competency Field |
11) |
Operations. |