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Coordinate the operation of relevant plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction

Coordinate the operation of relevant plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG307
State Code
ODQ66
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2022
Field of Education
040327 - Plumbing
Original Release Date
28/01/2022
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the operation of relevant plant and equipment necessary for the construction of transmission pipelines. It includes preparing for transmission pipeline construction, coordinating the operation of relevant plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction, and completing work and relevant documentation. Plant and equipment used for transmission pipeline construction may include excavator and vacuum lift, bending machine and mandrels, internal line up clamp, tack rig, side boom, roller cradles, rock saw, bucket wheel trencher, sand blasting unit, thermal coil, over ditch wrapping machine, padding machines and mitsu bucket.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practise in the workplace. Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for transmission pipeline construction
  • 1.1 Job instructions are obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s
  • 1.2 Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings, safety data sheets (SDS), codes of practice and other relevant resources required for the transmission work activity are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, cultural, heritage and sustainable energy policies and procedures for the work are obtained and confirmed relevant person/s
  • 1.4 Easement is inspected and assessed using appropriate mediums and civil activities to determine job requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Person/s participating in the work are communicated with to determine and confirm the work schedule
  • 1.6 Suggestions to assist with constructing pipeline easements are made to others involved in the work in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Hazards and WHS/OHS risks are identified, assessed and prioritised and control measures implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Responsibilities under the relevant work permit are obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.9 Resources, including equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job, are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.10 Responsibilities for first aid and incidents at the work site are checked and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.11 Third-party issues are referred to appropriate person/s in accordance with industry and community standards
  • 1.12 Relevant person/s are identified and consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively and safely in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
2 Operate relevant plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and policies and procedures are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with job instructions, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Work area is isolated, made safe and civil activities and construction of pipeline easements are carried out in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures and relevant codes of practice
  • 2.4 Easement is constructed to ensure completion in agreed timeframes and to industry standards with a minimum of waste in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Potential hazards and safety risks are identified and reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with established procedures
  • 2.6 Unplanned events and non-routine problems are referred to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied when constructing pipeline easements in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Quality and safety checks of the work are conducted in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
3 Complete work and relevant documentation
  • 3.1 Pipeline easement work undertaken is checked against work schedule for conformance with job requirements and anomalies reported to authorised person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Accidents and incidents are actioned and reported to authorised person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment, plant and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Appropriate person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Work completion records, report forms, documentation and data sheets are completed in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
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