Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
10) This relates to the unit of competency 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 the maintaining of 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:
Legislative and regulatory requirements for rigging
Rigging equipment, tools and materials
Crane Truck
Data Collectors
Generator
Permit to Work
Specific unit endorsement outcomes
This competency standard unit is presented as a composite unit that has nine (9) specific outcomes. There are nine (9) distinct endorsable outcomes in which competence can be achieved and which is to be reported. This is done because of the high degree of commonality in knowledge, process or function. Reporting the unit with the inclusion of an endorsement allows for the formal identification of the necessary applied skills related to workplace outcomes and at the same time reflects the work classification(s) generally understood by industry. The specific unit outcomes are:
1. Backfill
2. Clear and Grade
3. Ditching
4. Hydro Testing
5. Joint Coating
6. Lower and Lay
7. Mechanical (minor maintenance)
8. String and bend
9. Welding
This unit shall be demonstrated against the coordination of construction activities which are directly aligned to the 9 endorsements. These endorsements specify designated plant and equipment. The endorsements and related plant, equipment and other variables are as follows:

Backfill
All
Padding MachineExcavatorGraderDozerFront End LoaderMitsu Bucket
Clear and Grade
All
DozerExcavatorGraderBackhoeFront End Loader
Ditching
All
ExcavatorRock SawBucket Wheel TrencherGeneral Digging ConditionsHard Digging Conditions
Hydro Testing
All
Crane TruckSide BoomRough Terrain CranePumpsDead Weight TesterTemperature Probes and SensorsHeadersDrying PlantAfter CoolerPigChart RecorderLighting TowersGauging Plate
Joint Coating
All
Grit Blasting Rig (Skid Steer)Wrapping MachineThermal CoilTemperature Probes and Sensors
Lower and Lay
All
Side Boom with Roller CradlesExcavator
Mechanical (minor maintenance)
All
Excavator and Vacuum LiftBending Machine and MandrelsInternal Line up ClampTack RigSide BoomRoller CradlesRock SawBucket Wheel TrencherThermal CoilOver Ditch Wrapping MachinePadding MachinesMitsu Bucket
String and bend
All
ExcavatorBending Machine with MandrelsSide BoomPipe TruckVacuum Lift
Welding
All
Side BoomInternal Line up ClampTack RigTemperature Probes and SensorsHeaders

EVIDENCE GUIDE
9) This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit of competency and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit of competency 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)

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.

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 work performance 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; and

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range; and

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in ‘Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills’ of this unit; and

Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills; and

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures; and

Demonstrated performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below: Must complete A, and one of the following groups B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J depending on the endorsement.



Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace


Group No
The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated
Item List


A
All
OHS
Communication
Environment
Conflict resolution
Effective Supervision
Effective Planning
Manage pipeline construction records
Manage pipeline construction procedures
Draw at least once on the relevant essential knowledge and skills related to the endorsement area


B
All
Backfill:
Ensuring that bedding material meets specified requirements
Ensuring the soil compaction meets specified requirements
Correct placement of marker tape


C
All
Clear and Grade:
Manage survey marker placement procedures
Ensuring environmental and cultural compliance


D
All
Ditching:
Ensuring compliance with regulator standards related to excavation
Selection and ensuring correct operation of required plant, tools and equipment for various ground conditions


E
All
Hydro Testing:
Ensuring the suitability and/or availability of water source for testing and practicable disposal
Ensure effective safety controls are in place, particularly at public access points
Working knowledge of ASNZ 2885.5 requirements
Ensuring relevant OHS procedures are applied, particularly in relation to working out of normal hours


F
All
Joint Coating:
Ensure applicators follow manufacturers guidelines
Ensure effective joint coating testing techniques are applied


G
All
Lower and Lay:
Ensure crew correctly places pipe string
Ensure pipe coating integrity is maintained
Effective communication is applied to coordinate multi point lift of the pipe string
Effective coordination with as built survey


H
All
Mechanical (Minor Maintenance):
Ensure that pipeline construction plant, equipment and tools are effectively maintained to meet construction schedule


I
All
String and Bend:
Understand capabilities of stringing plant, equipment and tools
Limitations of the Vacuum Lift and consequences of incidents
Appropriate motor vehicle license and skills training for ROW driving
Accurate calculations for determining sequence of delivery of pipes
Bending Procedures.
Understand capabilities of bending plant, equipment and tools
Understanding the consequence of shifting centres of gravity
Trigonometric calculations for bending procedures


J
All
Welding:
Ensuring welding joints are performed in accordance with welding procedures
Ensuring welding plant, equipment and tools are suitable to produce welded joints that meet specified requirements
Ensuring relevant OHS procedures are applied, particularly in relation to working with potentially dangerous tools and equipment in a high temperature environment

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 organisational requirements.

Appropriate work environment, equipment and tools.

In addition to the resources listed above, in Context of and specific resources for assessment, evidence should show demonstrated competency in maintaining pipeline easements.

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) Assessment Method(s):

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.