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Monitor pipeline civil works

Monitor pipeline civil works

Unit of competency
National Code
PMASUP242
State Code
AXM48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor civil works and maintenance being undertaken by external contractors on pipeline easements and associated facilities.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to identify and report on the nature of civil works to be undertaken, establish the suitability of the equipment and machinery to be used in the work, ensure the site is accessible to equipment and authorised personnel, and work with third-parties and contractors. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.3 Coordinate with appropriate personnel
2 Interpret civil drawings and data
  • 2.1 Determine required civil works through the interpretation of reports and investigations
  • 2.2 Access and interpret pipeline alignment drawings to determine area of excavation/civil activity
  • 2.3 Liaise with appropriate authorities, third parties and/or company personnel
3 Inspect machinery
  • 3.1 Inspect equipment required to undertake civil works to ensure that it conforms to requirements
  • 3.2 Determine most appropriate method of deploying equipment to site
  • 3.3 Monitor equipment deployment to site and take action
4 Prepare easement/ site for civil activities
  • 4.1 Inspect site for the civil works prior to any work commencing
  • 4.2 Ensure site is prepared
  • 4.3 Apply knowledge of pipeline crossing design prior to excavation/ activity commencing
  • 4.4 Ensure permits have been issued for the work
5 Monitor easement/ site for civil activities
  • 5.1 Monitor civil works and take action
  • 5.2 Restore the work affected area on completion of civil works
  • 5.3 Ensure issued permits have been closed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8940 PMASUP242B Monitor pipeline civil works Unit of competency