Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
1) Scope: |
1.1) Descriptor |
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This Competency Standard Unit covers the coordination and monitoring of staff and contractors working on a transmission pipeline construction worksite. It requires the application of skills and knowledge to provide information, guidance and direction to staff and contractors in the conduct of their duties. It does not cover the high levels of technical expertise required to actually perform the services but focuses on the key knowledge and skills required to supervise, coordinate and monitor the process from a work supervision and contractor management perspective. The competency standard is applied against the procedures found under the latest version of AS 2885.1 and AS 2885.4 in a Gas Transmission Pipeline Construction context. |
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) |
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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 |
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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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Plan and prepare for supervising and monitoring staff and contractors |
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Work schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material lists are detailed, analysed if necessary by site inspection and the extent of the preparation of the work determined for planning and coordination |
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Contractor obligations such as relevant insurance requirements and OHS/plant requirements are identified and managed in accordance with established company procedures |
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Work is prioritised and sequenced for the most efficient and effective outcome following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes to a quality standard and in accordance with established procedures |
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Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule |
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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, cultural and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated |
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Relevant work permits are checked to ensure that work performed is done according to requirements and established procedures |
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Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified and scheduled in accordance with project management plans |
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Contractual requirements, such as qualifications of personnel to perform the work, competency of the contractor, site induction and condition of equipment are confirmed |
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Confirmation of adequate access for work crews to first aid personnel and amenities according to requirements |
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Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land-owners are resolved |
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Persons participating in the work are fully briefed and respective responsibilities coordinated and authorised where applicable in accordance with established procedures |
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Site is prepared according to work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals 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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Monitor and supervise staff and contractors |
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OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed by all personnel to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards |
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Lifting, climbing, 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 is applied to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements |
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Staff and contractor activity 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 according to established procedures |
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Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned using acquired Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills according to requirements |
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Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills |
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2.8 |
First Aid and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and established procedures. |
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2.9 |
Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure a quality outcome is achieved. |
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Complete monitoring and supervision records |
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Inspection of the job is checked against works schedule to determine conformance with requirements, anomalies are reported in accordance with established procedures |
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Accidents and injuries are reported and followed up in accordance with requirements and established procedures |
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Waste materials are safely disposed of and the 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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Data is accurately recorded and work completion records, reports, drawings, documentation and any other relevant information is finalised and processed according to 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-G326A |
Transmission pipeline staff and contractor |
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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:
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G 2.3.18 |
Effective communication with third party asset owners in exposing, surveying and reinstating their assets safely Evidence shall show an understanding of how to effectively communicate with third party asset owners about:
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G 2.3.21 |
Knowledge of ASNZ 2885 for transmission pipeline construction crews Evidence shall show an understanding of the relevant sections of:
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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 4.1.3 |
Communicate effectively in the Gas Industry at a supervisory level Evidence shall show an understanding of communication techniques required in supervisory roles in the Gas Industry, indicated by the following:
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G 4.1.21 |
Drug and alcohol awareness and effects on the workforce Evidence shall show an understanding of dealing with drug and alcohol abuse in a transmission construction worksite and other applicable gas industry workplaces. It includes:
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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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G 5.1.2 |
Apply problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution techniques Evidence shall show an understanding and application of problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution techniques in a Gas Industry environment, 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 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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Interpret technical drawings and symbols Emergency response procedures in place Schedules communicated/coordinated to persons Carry out job safety analysis and inductions Obtain work permit Relevant knowledge of the latest version of AS 2885.1 and AS 2885.4 Australian and New Zealand Standard Apply basic planning skills Work utilising relevant OHS and environmental legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures Maintain a safe clean workplace Contractor management Communicate effectively in the workplace Problem solving skills Maintain documentation Planning and organising |
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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 supervising and monitoring contract staff. |
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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 supervision and monitoring contract staff |
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: |
Access preparation |
Permit to Work |
Permit to Access Land |
Approval for construction |
Stake holder approvals |
Verification and identification of third party assets |
Environmental and cultural heritage controls |
Maps and Drawings |
Established Procedures |
PPE and First Aid equipment |
Resources |
Records/documentation |
Safe working procedures |
Relevant Persons |
Traffic Control |
Assessing risk |
Competency |
Interpersonal skills |
Plant and Equipment used in Transmission Pipeline Construction |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Competency Field |
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Transmission discipline. |