Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
9)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 unit shall be demonstrated in relation to applying environmental policies and procedures in at least one of the following utilities industry work sites including:
Above ground level sites
Below ground level sites
Easements
Public sites, requiring pedestrian and traffic control
Private sites.
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:
Legislation
Inspection
Safety equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Relevant regulation and procedures
Emergency and hazardous work situations
Relevant sections of standard operating procedures

EVIDENCE GUIDE
8) 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
8.1)

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 practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
8.2)

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 Workplace 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 consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below.
Apply environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry as described in 9) Range and including:


Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace

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


A. Accessing and interpreting relevant information
At least 3
Access alignment sheets, maps, technical drawings and symbols
Identify environmental aspects and potential or actual impacts
Identify potential environmental hazards
Participate in risk assessment, JHA or JSA that includes environmental risks

B. Environmental control measure procedures
At least 5
Installation of sediment & erosion control measures as per Legislative or Best Practice requirements.
Weed spread mitigation
Chemical management controls (MSDS, storage, labelling, bunding)
Noise control techniques & work hour limitations
Air emission control measures
Waste management principles (recycling)
Hazardous waste management
Water management requirements (works near waterways)
Vegetation management requirements
Fauna protection
Heritage management techniques.
Community consultation requirements
Rehabilitation requirements

C Awareness of Environmental incident review procedures
At least 2
Environmental incident review
Incident reporting and notification
Incident Investigation
Recommendations to prevent reoccurrence

D Unplanned event procedures
At least one occasion
Respond to 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
8.3)

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:

WHS/OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.
Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this Unit.
Appropriate environmental regulation and work practices.
Appropriate organisational requirements.
Appropriate work environment, equipment and tools.

These should be part of the formal learning/assessment environment.
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.
Note:
Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment, conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy.
The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to locating, proving and protecting utility assets.
Method of assessment
8.4)

This 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 Unit applies. This requires that the specified Required Skills and Knowledge 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 Required Skills and Knowledge described in this unit.
Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
8.5)

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 Units where listed.

UEGNSG132A
Carry out basic work activities in a gas industry work environment

UEGNSG134A
Establish a utilities infrastructure work site