Assessment Requirements for UEGNSG710 Read and record meter readings

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for UEGNSG710 Read and record meter readings

Modification History

Release 1: This is the first release of this unit of competency in the UEG Gas Industry Training Package.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:
applying planning skills applying relevant legislation, regulations, industry and community standards and codes of practice applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements checking tools, equipment, testing devices and personal protective equipment (PPE) for correct operation and safety cleaning, checking and storing tools, equipment and surplus resources/materials communicating orally and electronically undertaking meter reading process and recording data coordinating work with others involved dealing with unplanned events/situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment following manufacturer instructions maintaining a safe and clean workplace obtaining and interpreting job requirements and work schedule obtaining records on previous routes and meter readings performing quality, final and safety checks planning and recording meter reading routine/sequence recording and updating new or changed information recording damage or faults to meters recording meter readings.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:
environmental and sustainable energy principles and practices hazards, risk assessments and control measures oral and electronic format for reporting meter reading plan and determine routes problem-solving techniques quality checks relevant authorities relevant legislation, industry and community standards, codes and regulations relevant manufacturer instructions relevant materials, tools, equipment, devices and PPE relevant permits and authorisations required relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements relevant workplace policies and procedures relevant workplace records and documentation route sequences site and data issues techniques to communicate both electronically and verbally types of meters used for utilities industries work safety and emergency procedures work schedules and job requirements.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment. Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions. Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Resources for assessment must include access to: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6a6c032e-ffcb-4f3d-8063-415efbd261e8