Elements and Performance Criteria

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 the construction and laying of distribution pipelines.
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:
Services (2)
Appropriate persons (2)
Materials (2)
Tools and equipment (2)
Safe working procedures (2)
Legislative requirements (2)

EVIDENCE GUIDE
9) The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this 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. Complete Groups A and B. Complete 1 of the following Groups: Group C, D. Complete 2 of the following Groups: E, F, G, H. Complete Groups I and J.



Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace


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


A
All
Interpret technical drawings and symbols
Isolate, vent and purge gas pipeline systems and services
Operation of gas detector
Emergency response procedures
Operate service locator
Use and interpret Dial Before You Dig reports


B
At least 2
Excavation
Trenching
Stich bore
Horizontal drilling
Directional drilling


C
At least 4
Nylon (Polyamide) pipeline laying techniques
Nylon gluing
Connection of Nylon to other materials
UPVC pipeline laying techniques
UPVC solvent cemented joints
UPVC moulded joints
UPVC compression couplings or flanges
Connection of UPVC to other materials
Practical application of AS4645.3 ‘gas distribution networks plastics pipe systems’


D
At least 4
Saddle Fusion
PE pipeline laying techniques
PE Electrofusion
PE Butt Fusion
Compression couplings or flanges
Connection of PE to other materials
Practical application of AS4645.3 ‘gas distribution networks plastics pipe systems’


E
At least 2
Steel pipeline coating repair
Steel pipeline coating testing
Steel field joint coating


F
At least 3At least 3
Connection of steel to other materials
Sleave application
Clamp application
Hot tap and stopple
Practical application of AS4645.2 ‘gas distribution networks - steel pipe systems’


G
All
Connection of copper to other materials
Silver brazing
Copper bending


H
All
Work utilising relevant OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures
Working knowledge of the relevant confined space entry compliance code
Maintain a safe and clean workplace
Work safely with hazardous materials and equipment
Apply safe manual handling techniques
Communicate effectively in the workplace
Apply basic planning skills


I
All
Install services in accordance with procedures and with minimum impact on landscaping
Disconnect services
Connect and test services
Light appliances


J
At least one occasion
Deal with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

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 constructing and laying distribution pipelines.

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

UEENEE101A
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

UEGNSG104B
Comply with environmental policies and procedures

UEGNSG105B
Establish the work site