UEGNSG209B First on site emergency response on a distribution pipeline

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UEGNSG209B First on site emergency response on a distribution pipeline

Modification History

Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor

Unit Descriptor	1) Scope:
1.1) Descriptor
This competency standard shall cover the responding to a call from internal or external stakeholder to confirm status of pipeline emergency and take first on site response activities. This person is directly responsible for managing site response with the following priorities: protect human life, reduce trauma, maintain systems safety, ensure system supply, protect the environment and protect property. The competency standard is applied against the procedures found under the latest edition of AS 1697 Australian and New Zealand Standard. Includes Tools and equipment, Maps and Drawings, Established Procedures, PPE and First Aid Equipment, Traffic Control, Emergency response manuals, Security Breach Investigation Practices.

Application of the Unit

Application of the Unit	2)
This competency standard shall apply to any basic and safe work site where Gas Industry operations occur.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

License to practice	3)
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 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 those who can operate certain equipment.

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite Unit(s)	4)
Competencies	4.1)
Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed:
Nil

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’
Reading	3	Writing	3	Numeracy	3

Employability Skills Information

Employability Skills	5)
This unit contains Employability Skills
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
1	Plan to perform first on site emergency response	1.1	Specific requirements, drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material and equipment are examined. The extent of preparation for the work is assessed
1.2	Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule
1.3	Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites
1.4	OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the work are identified to ensure safe systems of work are followed
1.5	Relevant work permits are secured to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and established procedures
1.6	Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled, coordinated and confirmed in a safe and technical working order
1.7	Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land-owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
1.8	Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities coordinated and authorised where applicable in accordance with establish procedures
1.9	Status of the system is sought through communication with pipeline control centre in accordance with established procedures
2	Carry out first on site emergency response	2.1	OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
2.2	First Aid and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and established procedures
2.3	Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and aloft, use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements
2.4	Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and OHS risks are reported to the authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
2.5	Operating conditions of equipment are monitored through gauge levels, temperatures, flow indicators in order to determine performance of equipment and system
2.6	Negotiation processes with third parties concerning the threat to the pipeline occurs to ensure the pipeline can be monitored.
2.7	Liaison, where appropriate is performed with emergency authorities to ensure the safety of the public and property
2.8	Preliminary evidence is collected from the scene as per established procedures
2.9	Fault finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to identify any repairs or maintenance that is required according to requirements and established procedures
2.10	Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are applied to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
2.11	Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned using acquired Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills according to requirements
2.12	Ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure a quality like outcome is achieved for the client and to a community and industry standard
3	Review, record and report first on site emergency response	3.1	Work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies which are reported and solutions identified in accordance with established procedures
3.2	Accidents and injuries are reported and followed up in accordance with requirements and established procedures
3.3	Work site is rehabilitated/cleaned up and confirmed safe and in accordance with established procedures
3.4	Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
3.5	Relevant work permit(s) are signed off accordance with requirements
3.6	Works completion records, reports as installed/modified drawing(s) and documentation and information is confirmed, processed and the 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 for first on site emergency response on a distribution pipeline.
All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies.

KS01-G209B	Distribution pipeline first on scene emergency response
G 2.1.8	Control traffic at the work site Evidence shall show knowledge and skills in coordinating traffic flow at a workplace where traffic control is required, that is, where work is conducted on or near a road, indicated by the following: Read and interpret relevant traffic authority regulations for traffic control at a worksite Identify signs and devices required to control pedestrians and traffic at a worksite depending on traffic flow volumes Apply techniques for controlling pedestrians and traffic at various worksites Use procedures for monitoring traffic controls Set up and monitor pedestrian and traffic controls
G 2.1.21	Undertake problem solving Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to undertake basic problem solving in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following: Demonstrate problem solving and diagnostics methodology Identify possible solutions Recommend probable solutions and Apply basic problem solving techniques
G 2.2.33	Locate utilities and services Evidence shall show an understanding and an ability to locate services, indicated by the following: Identification of relevant authorities or enterprises to contact regarding the location of other utilities services (gas, water, electricity, telecommunication, sewerage and stormwater) Read and interpret plans and drawings to identify the location of utilities and services Identification of utilities and services conduits and cables Correct use of electronic and manual service locators Apply hand excavation as required for the purposes of locating utilities and services
G 2.2.34	The selection, the use and application of materials Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to use correct tools, materials and equipment to undertake work on a gas industry workplace, indicated by the following: Appropriate tools, materials and equipment are identified for preparing the site, excavating trenches and reinstating the site Safety requirements for using tools, materials and equipment Correct use of appropriate PPE Procedures for using, cleaning and storing tools, materials and equipment Procedures for checking tools, materials and equipment Reporting faulty tools, materials and equipment
G 2.2.38	Reinstate site Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to reinstate a gas industry excavation site, indicated by the following: An understanding of spotter/competent observer requirements Identify Environmental and Safety Hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Standard operating procedures to identify procedures for backfilling and consolidation Procedures for pipe padding/bedding Procedures for trench padding/bedding and compaction, backfilling and consolidations Trench and site restoration and reinstatement techniques including marker tape Ground surface level finishes Notification of appropriate authorities and requirements for temporary or permanent restorations
G 2.2.46	Use tools, plant and equipment relevant to the gas industry Evidence shall show an ability to safely use tools, plant and equipment relevant to the Gas Industry, indicated by the following: Identify the various types, uses and application of tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Understand and comply with manufacturer's guidelines for the correct use of tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Understand and comply with the enterprises procedures for the correct use of tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Understand and comply with all OHS requirements for the correct use of tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Comply with power safety rules when using electrically operated tools, plant and equipment Identify site hazards, assess risks and implement control measures when using tools, plant and equipment used in the Gas Industry Comply with good manual handling techniques when lifting, moving or storing tools, plant and equipment Tools and equipment may include but not limited to drills, shovels, hammers, knives, saws, hand tools, small generator sets, air compressors and hoses, pneumatic and/or electric hammers, rollers and compactors, concrete and ceramic cutters, boring equipment, trenching equipment, etc.
G 3.2.7	Prepare reports Evidence shall show an understanding of the preparation of reports applicable to the commissioning and decommissioning of Gas Industry pipelines (Distribution), indicated by the following: Apply procedures and legislative requirements for maintaining appropriate reporting and recording systems Complete job records and process information to appropriate/relevant department Recorded non-conformances and incidents including customer outages in accordance with procedures and legislative requirements.
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: communicate effectively with a variety of Gas Industry stakeholders, using strategies for dealing with difficult situations. The communication includes oral, written or electronic communications, : with various stakeholders including: workplace colleagues workplace managers relevant customers and suppliers regulatory bodies property/land owners (including traditional land owners) and tenants emergency response organisations
G 4.1.4	Understand Gas Industry products, processes and characteristics Evidence shall show a comprehensive understanding of Gas Industry products and characteristics, indicated by the following: understand the Gas Industry products and the characteristics and tolerances of the product including: principles of applicable gas laws gas pressure gas temperature compressibility relative density – specific gravity hydrocarbon and water dew points components of applicable natural gases including LPG standard gas conditions combustion venting and purging principles Effects of temperature and pressure on infrastructure
G 4.1.5	Interpreting Gas Industry drawings Evidence shall show an ability to interpret and understand Gas Industry technical drawings, indicated by the following: understanding and interpreting relevant technical drawings including, but not limited to: Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (PID) Facility and pipeline construction and as-built drawings Geographical Information System (GIS) drawings and data Electrical drawings Survey maps Pipeline route maps and alignment sheets
G 4.1.10	Understand security breach procedures Evidence shall show an understanding required to identify security breaches and the required action in dealing with such breaches, indicated by the following as applicable: identification of different types of security incidents including but not limited to: physical security breaches at gas infrastructure threat assessment and management confidential information security communication with applicable emergency service and regulatory organisations compliance with applicable enterprise security policies and procedures
G 4.1.11	Follow emergency/incident control procedures Evidence shall show an application of emergency/incident control procedures used for applicable gas infrastructure, indicated by the following: compliance with applicable enterprise emergency/incident control policies and procedures communication with relevant stakeholders application of relevant procedures
G 4.1.12	Follow evidence preservation and investigation techniques Evidence shall show an application of site investigation and evidence gathering techniques, indicated by the following: investigating events maintaining integrity of site gathering evidence from site preserving evidence and site for further investigation.

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
9) 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)
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.
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 practiced. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment 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.
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.
A representative body of Performance Criteria demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:
Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and range
Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and range
Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit to such an extent that the learner’s performance outcome is reported in accordance with the preferred approach; namely a percentile graded result, where required by the regulated environment
Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills
Conduct work observing the relevant anti discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures
Demonstrate performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below.

Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace
Group No	The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated	Item List
A	All	Identify threats to the integrity of distribution pipelines Evidence preservation process Evaluate threats that impact level of secondary response Control the escalation of threats to the public, environment, transmission pipelines and facilities Have a working knowledge of relevant sections of the latest edition of AS1697 Have a working knowledge of security breach procedures Have a working knowledge of emergency response manual Demonstrate the practical use of communications equipment
B	All	Interpret technical drawings and symbols Operation of gas detector Operate pipe locater Work utilising relevant OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures Practical knowledge of the properties of product being transported Work safely with hazardous materials and equipment Apply safe manual handling techniques Communicate effectively in the workplace Negotiation skills Apply basic planning skills First Aid certificate level 2
C	At least one occasion	Deal with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions in the holistic assessment with the items listed above

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:
OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.
Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this Competency Standard Unit.
Appropriate environmental regulation and work practices.
Appropriate work environment, equipment and tools.
In addition to the resources listed above, in context of specific resources for assessment, evidence should show demonstrated competency of first on site emergency response on a distribution pipeline.
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’.
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)
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.
UEGNSG102B	Carry out work activities in a utilities industry work environment
UEENEEE101A	Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEGNSG104B	Comply with environmental policies and procedures
UEGNSG105B	Establish the work site
BSBFLM312B	Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBFLM303C	Contribute to effective workplace relationships

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 first on site emergency response and distribution pipeline.
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:
Tools and equipment (4)
Maps and drawings
Established procedures
PPE and First Aid equipment
Traffic control
Emergency response manuals
Security breach investigation practices

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.

Competency Field

Competency Field	11)
Distribution.