List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Plan and prepare maintenance activity | 1.1 | Interpret topographical and geographical maps to determine the selection of access to pipeline route |
| 1.2 | Select and operate equipment appropriate to the maintenance task in accordance with procedures |
| 1.3 | Inspect and assess easement to determine the required maintenance activities |
| 1.4 | Interpret assessment results and take action |
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2 | Maintain pipeline easement and surrounding environment | 2.1 | Maintain easement in accordance with legislative requirements and enterprise requirements |
| 2.2 | Isolate and secure any required work areas as required by procedures |
| 2.3 | Monitor and log the condition of signage/gates and easement ancillary equipment |
| 2.4 | Take action, as required |
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3 | Maintain liaison with stakeholders | 3.1 | Maintain continuous liaison and contact with pipeline system stakeholders |
| 3.2 | Advise stakeholders of intended activities in accordance with procedures |
| 3.3 | Conduct meetings with stakeholders to discuss notified issues as required |
| 3.4 | Record meeting outcomes in accordance with legislative and enterprise requirements |
| 3.5 | Take action, as required |
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4 | Control hazards | 4.1 | Identify hazards in pipeline work area |
| 4.2 | Assess the risks arising from those hazards |
| 4.3 | Implement measures to control those risks in line with procedures and duty of care |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:
interpret topographical and geographical maps
identify maintenance needs
plan and prepare for equipment, access and resources needed to undertake maintenance
identify hazards and control risks
distinguish between causes of problems/alarms/fault indications, such as:
various disturbances on or in the easement
visual evidence of a pipeline rupture
erosion and subsidence
liaise and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including:
landowners
contractors
company personnel
regulators and other officials
complete records.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
legal obligations and standing of both parties as it relates to access rights
pipeline system and access routes
appropriate and safe vegetation control techniques
erosion control techniques
pipeline signage and application requirements
regulatory framework
organisation procedures, including those covering
safety, emergency and hazard control
communications
use and maintenance of vehicles
environmental management
hierarchy of control.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of an operating plant
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
must include maintenance of an actual pipeline easement, the use of appropriate items of equipment requiring demonstration of operation and responding to problems
may use industry-based simulation for part only of the unit where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:
walk-throughs
demonstration of skills
industry based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition, the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they must assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed
being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work